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The Science Behind Taping: Which One is Best?
Taping is a widely used tool in sports therapy, providing support, pain relief, and neuromuscular benefit, and it’s something I tend to utilize often in my practice in Peyton, Colorado. But with different types of tape available, understanding their strengths is...
Top Tips for Ski Injury Prevention This Season
Ski season is finally here — and whether you’re carving down the runs at Breckenridge, pushing your limits at Copper Mountain, enjoying the terrain parks at Keystone, or taking a weekend trip up to Monarch, it’s time to make sure your body is ready for the slopes. As...
How Dry Needling Can Boost Recovery and Performance
As a performance physical therapist and board-certified orthopedic clinical specialist in Colorado Springs, Colorado, (and specifically Falcon) I see athletes and active adults every day who are limited by muscle pain, tightness, or restricted mobility. At PhysioEdge...
How to Bulletproof Your Knees for Hiking in the Front Range
If you've hiked any part of Colorado’s beautiful Front Range—from the red rocks of Garden of the Gods to the steep switchbacks of Mount Herman—you know that your knees feel it. The combo of elevation changes, rocky terrain, and long descents can be brutal on your...
Top 5 Running Injuries (And How to Prevent Them)
As a performance physical therapy clinic based in Colorado, we work with runners of all levels—from weekend warriors to elite trail racers and ultra marathoners. One thing they all have in common? Running injuries. Between the challenging elevation, steep terrain, and...
Weightlifting: A Key to Reversing Biological Age by Up to 8 Years
Emerging research underscores the profound impact of strength training on aging. A study led by Professor Larry Tucker at Brigham Young University, involving over 4,800 participants aged 20 to 69, found that individuals engaging in strength training for an hour, three...
A Balancing Act – The Under-Appreciated Importance of Balance
The Power of Balance: Why It Matters in Sports, Aging, and Everyday Life As the owner and lead physical therapist at PhysioEdge Physical Therapy & Sports Performance in Colorado, I see firsthand how balance impacts every aspect of our lives. Whether you're an...
Unlocking the Power of Red-Light Therapy for Recovery & Performance
In the world of physical therapy and sports performance, red light therapy (RLT) has emerged as a game-changer for pain relief, mobility improvement, and muscle recovery. Research-backed and increasingly adopted by athletes, RLT works at the cellular level to...
Chiropractors vs. Physical Therapists
I often get asked my opinion on chiropractors. I think mostly this question is asked with the intention of stirring the pot or with the expectation that I’ll go on a soapbox and bash chiro, but that’s not the case. In this post, I want to help differentiate between...
The TLDR: Concussions
With the recent start of the 2024-2025 football season, I thought it was only fitting to talk about concussions, AKA mild TBIs. So, you've just had a tumble on the field or a bump on the head and you’re wondering if you’ve got a concussion. No need to panic; you’re...
How to Improve Your Sleep
Sleeping Beauty: Tips for Optimizing Your Sleep It’s definitely a hot topic right now, and the days of “I’ll sleep when I’m dead” and being praised for holding that mantra are long gone. Nowadays, some of the most successful people attribute their successes to a...
The Silent Killer: Dangers of Prolonged Sitting and the Benefits of Standing More
Today, the average adult spends most of their day sitting—whether it's at a desk, in a car, or on the couch. As a physical therapist, I see firsthand the detrimental effects this sedentary lifestyle has on our bodies. Prolonged sitting is more than just a harmless...