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By Nikki Bach SPT and Jessica Ford (Dietz) PT, DPT, NCS Have you ever experienced dizziness that seems to be related to your neck? If so, you may be suffering from a condition known as “cervicogenic dizziness”. This blog will discuss the definition of cervicogenic dizziness, associated symptoms, how physical therapy can help, and expectations […]

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a potentially disabling disease of the brain and spinal cord (i.e. the central nervous system). MS is a condition that causes the immune system to attack its protective sheath (called myelin) that surrounds every nerve. This protective sheath is very important when it comes to the health and efficiency of your […]

Ski season is nearly here and it’s time to begin preparing for your first ride down the mountain. Making sure that your hip, knee, and core stabilizer muscles are strong and working well is a great way to aid in avoiding skiing injuries and ensuring a long and fun season. Ski injury prevention starts with […]

By Erin Mumby, PTA There are multiple roadblocks mothers may encounter when returning to running postpartum. Prolapse, incontinence, diastasis recti, C-section symptoms, weakness and/or pain may be present and interfere with attempts to return to or beginning a running program. Seeking professional guidance from a pelvic floor specialized physical therapist for help returning to running […]

Written by Jessica Dietz, PT, DPT, NCS According to the American Heart Association, someone in the United States has a stroke every 40 seconds. The effects of stroke continues to be the leading cause of serious long-term disability in the United States. However, up to 80% of strokes can be prevented by lifestyle changes (especially […]

According to the CDC, 2.87 million TBI-related emergency department (ED) visits, hospitalizations, and deaths occurred in the United States in 2014. Concussions are considered a type of mild Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI); while there is no structural damage, there is a temporary chemical imbalance/flux . The CDC further describes concussions as “any bump, blow, or […]

By Aaron Page, DPT Therapydia Denver Physical Therapist Earlier this year, I was fortunate enough to be selected as one of the medical providers for the Burton US Open Snowboarding Championships in Vail, CO, just up the hill from our Denver clinic. Needless to say, this event brought many of its own unique and exciting […]

As a part of Therapydia’s Pelvic Floor Dysfunction Treatment, our physical therapists help patients to eliminate symptoms of pain and discomfort by strengthening weakened muscles and relaxing muscles that may be too tight. Along with manual therapy techniques, stretching, and patient education, custom exercises are prescribed to patients in order to increase hip and core […]

Part of the manual therapy umbrella, visceral mobilization (aka visceral manipulation) is a hands-on treatment technique used to mobilize the organs. When everything in your body is working properly, all of your organs should move and slide over each other smoothly. Unfortunately, strain, overuse or poor posture can cause organs like the kidneys, bladder and […]

Therapydia physical therapist Aaron Page, DPT gives us a couple of quick tips to alleviate neck and upper back pain. These simple exercises can be performed almost anywhere and can help you break out of that slouching position that is so easy to fall into. Sure, you may get a couple of odd looks in […]