If you live in Boulder, chances are you walk a lot. You walk the dog. You hike. You walk to coffee. You meet a friend for a loop instead of sitting across a table. You spend a Saturday morning on a trail and think nothing of covering several miles before lunch. And...
If you've been dealing with knee pain for weeks—or even months—it's natural to assume the problem is your knee. After all, that's where it hurts. So you schedule an MRI. Maybe it shows a meniscus tear. Maybe it's arthritis. Maybe you're told it's "wear and tear."...
What Is Proprioception? Proprioception is defined as our sense of where our body is in space. Proprioception is often decreased in people who are hyper-mobile, experience persistent pain, or have recurrent injuries. For example, whiplash can cause decreased head...
If you live with hypermobility or Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), you’ve probably asked yourself: Should I be wearing a brace?Will this make me weaker?Is compression helpful — or just hype? At Alpine Fit Physical Therapy in Boulder, we work with active adults who...
Recovery isn’t passive—it’s when your muscles rebuild and your body adapts to all of your hard work. Here are six active recovery strategies to finish your week feeling strong instead of burnt out. 1. Move Gently When You’re Sore When muscles are sore, it’s a sign...
