Specialty

Tuesday, April 9, 2019

Heel pain can happen to anyone at any time and occasionally you might experience pain one day and be fine the next. This can leave you wondering if you should see a doctor or if you should let it resolve itself. In short, if you’re in pain, you should see…

Friday, March 8, 2019

National Athletic Training Month is held each March to spread awareness about the positive impact that athletic trainers have in the community. If you participated in any high school sports or have children that do, you have likely come into contact with an athletic trainer. This month is set aside…

Tuesday, March 5, 2019

Many people suffer from chronic pain and limited motion in their shoulders as they age. Often this is the result of arthritis in the shoulder, or a break down in cartilage in the joint. If you have pain, limited function, and difficulty sleeping, and injections and other medications don’t seem…

Wednesday, January 23, 2019

Dry needling looks a lot like acupuncture, but it serves a very different purpose. Acupuncture is a method used to open a person’s energy flow or chi to promote healing and can treat a range of symptoms from nausea to knee pain. Dry needling, which is growing in popularity, is…

Wednesday, January 9, 2019

In the winter, our physical therapy department at Front Range Orthopedics & Spine sees an uptick in injuries from winter-related activities. These can be muscle strains from shoveling snow or slipping on ice, all the way to more serious sports injuries from skiing and snowboarding accidents. Our physical therapy department…

Wednesday, December 12, 2018

It’s that time of year when families and friends are heading to the slopes to ski and snowboard. Every once in a while, someone comes home injured. Here are some common skiing and snowboarding injuries and how you can prevent them. Common Injuries Knee and Leg Injuries When most skiers…

Wednesday, October 10, 2018

When people think of orthopedic injuries they often think of knees, hips, and ankles. In reality, our hands are often exposed to over use and potential injury. When diseases, accidents, and repetitive stress lead to injuries of your upper extremities (hands, arms, elbows, forearms, wrists and shoulders) hand therapy might…

Wednesday, October 3, 2018

Cycling is supposed to be a low-impact exercise. So why do your knees hurt when biking? There are many possible causes for knee pain when you cycle, though many are treatable – or avoidable with a good fit and tune on your bike – to keep you racking up the…

Tuesday, September 25, 2018

Join us for a free seminar on treatment options for back pain with Dr. Matthew Gerlach, Board-Certified Spine Surgeon.  Learn about common causes of back pain, conservative treatments and the latest in surgical options.   Light refreshments will be served.   Wednesday, Oct. 10 from 6:00 – 7:30 PM at Longmont…

Monday, August 27, 2018

FREE Seminars: Knee and Hip Pain Treatment Options Monday, Sept. 10, 6:00-8:15 p.m. Longmont United Hospital – Picasso Room 1950 Mountain View Ave., Longmont, CO 80501   Learn about the different types of knee and hip pain and causes, conservative treatment options, and the latest in surgical techniques including minimally…