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Tips for Setting Health Goals in the New Year!

It’s about that time to set goals for the New Year! It is normal with the changing of the year to evaluate where you’ve been, what you’ve...

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Dry Needling vs Acupuncture – They Are “Knot” the Same

Before we talk about the difference, let’s point out the obvious similarities – the needle. Both types of treatment rely on a sharp...

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Why it's important to stick to your Plan of Care (during holiday season + always!)

It's that time of year again! We are approaching holiday season and the end of the year. What does that mean for a lot of us? Busy...

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Aquatic Therapy: Who can benefit from pool therapy?

Benefits of being in a pool: Buoyancy of water causes an individual to feel lighter and float upwards An individual who is unable to...

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What is the Rotator Cuff, exactly?

To clear up any confusion, the proper term is, indeed, the Rotator Cuff. It is not a rotator “CUP” or a Rotator Cuff or Cup either. So...

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You Are NOT your MRI: Why you shouldn’t focus on your MRI results

When seeing your doctor for a new injury, it is likely that your doctor will send you to get X-rays to clear for any suspected fracture...

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Hip Pain: Dry Needling vs. Cortisone Injections

A wonderful research article we'd like to share on Dry Needling vs. Cortisone injections for hip pain:

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What is the key to unlocking your “core”?

It’s the latest catch phrase. Everything you read about running, being an athlete, preventing low back pain, recovering from injuries,...

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When should a ballet dancer begin pointe work?

Ahhh…. The question every budding ballerina eventually asks their mother, father, or dance teacher! When, indeed, is the RIGHT time for...

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Understanding Common Running Injuries

There are many common injuries that can arise from running - check out the causes, prevention adn treatment plans below Plantar fasciitis...

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When to Use Ice Versus Heat

There is often much confusion about when to use ice and when to use heat. There are different mechanical effects to each, and different...

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Warming-Up Prior to Exercise

The purpose of the warm-up is to prepare the body and ease it into a state of more intense exercise. It’s important to warm-up for a few...

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Exercise Programming – On Choosing Repetitions and Sets

How many repetitions of an exercise should one perform? And how many sets? Good question. And let’s start by clarifying those terms....

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Want To Improve Your Memory? TRY EXERCISE!

Exercise benefits the body in so many different ways. Exercise has the ability to reduce insulin resistance, reduce inflammation,...

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Pediatric PT: Does My Kiddo Need Physical Therapy?

Kids can join the fun at Coal Creek Physical Therapy too! Here at CCPT, we can help with a variety of orthopedic conditions such as...

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Prehab Before Joint Replacement Surgery

Do you have a joint replacement surgery in your future? Are you putting it off because you're afraid of the rehab? Is your joint pain...

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The Essentials of Good Squat Technique

Every day our body goes through the motion of a squat. Even if you don’t go to the gym and practice squats, you perform the same motion...

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Stretching vs Foam Rolling

I have a love / hate relationship with my foam roller. You may have experienced the “hurts so good” feeling that takes your breath away...

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Cycle: Better, Stronger, Smarter

As the beautiful Colorado spring emerges, so many of us plan to return to our bikes to enjoy this beautiful landscape. An aspect of...

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5 Ways to Break a Workout Rut

Once you have made exercise a part of your life, it seems like it should be easy to keep going. After weeks, months, or even years of...

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louisville

315 west south boulder road

louisville, colorado | #100 + #209

boulder

350 broadway street

boulder, colorado | #50

Mon-Thurs

7:00 am to 6:00 pm

Friday

7:00 am to 5:00 pm

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louisville

315 west south boulder road

louisville, colorado | #100 + #209

​

boulder

350 broadway street

boulder, colorado | #50

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Mon-Thurs

7:00 am to 6:00 pm

​

Friday

7:00 am to 5:00 pm

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health happenings.

FEEL BETTER. LIVE A LIFE YOU LOVE!

HEY! WE ARE HIRING A PT!
click here to learn more.