Show Season Recovery: The Overlooked Rider Routine
Show Season Recovery: The Overlooked Rider Routine As equestrians, we spend endless hours planning recovery for our horses after a busy show season. We give them time off, adjust t
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From CrossFit to HYROX: How to Train Smarter for Hybrid Endurance Competitions
From CrossFit to HYROX: How to Train Smarter for Hybrid Endurance Competitions Hybrid fitness races like HYROX are exploding in popularity—and it’s easy to see why. They’re g
Is Your Young Athlete at Risk? Proven Ways to Prevent Injury and Build Performance
Is Your Young Athlete at Risk? Proven Ways to Prevent Injury and Build Performance In youth sports, few things are more frustrating than an athlete sidelined by injury, especially
Do All Physical Therapists Understand Exercise? The Truth May Surprise You
Do All Physical Therapists Understand Exercise? The Truth May Surprise You Physical Therapists Are Are Not All the Same Here’s a truth we see all the time: just because someone h
What’s the Best Warm-Up for Pickleball?
What’s the Best Warm-Up for Pickleball? 10 Essential Moves to Stay Fast, Loose, and Injury-Free Pickleball may look friendly from the sidelines—but step onto the court, and you
Running Into the School Year: How Parents Can Keep Their Miles Up
Running Into the School Year: How Parents Can Keep Their Miles Up As summer winds down and school ramps back up, many parents find their calendars filling up fast—school drop-off
Personalized Group Workouts Led by Experts—Here’s Why Adults in Thornton, CO Love Them
Personalized Group Workouts Led by Experts—Here’s Why Adults in Thornton, CO Love Them Ever walked out of a workout class wondering if you did anything right—or if it even he
What’s the Safest Way to Return to Sport After ACL Surgery?
What’s the Safest Way to Return to Sport After ACL Surgery? From Function to Full Performance: The Step-Wise ACL Return-to-Sport Process ACL injuries don’t just sideline your b
Why Pickleball Players Are Turning to Physical Therapy for Longevity and Performance
Why Pickleball Players Are Turning to Physical Therapy for Longevity and Performance Pickleball isn’t just a trend—it’s a full-blown movement. If you’re like many active ad
Back to School, Back to Sport: How Student Athletes Can Prevent Injuries This Fall
How to React Faster and Stay in the Saddle When Your Horse Spooks Fall sports season is here—and if you’re a high school or college athlete, you’re probably itching to ge
How to React Faster and Stay in the Saddle When Your Horse Spooks
How to React Faster and Stay in the Saddle When Your Horse Spooks You’re halfway through your ride when—out of nowhere—a squirrel darts across the trail. Your horse jumps sid
The Achilles Epidemic in Sports
The Achilles Epidemic in Sports: Why Athletes Must Train Smarter, Not Harder A Wave of Achilles Injuries Is Reshaping Pro Sports If you’ve been following the latest headlines in
Why Your Best Ski Season Starts Now
Why Your Best Ski Season Starts Now: Prepare for Winter Sports Before the Snow Falls You wouldn’t hit a black diamond cold—so why prepare like it? If winter is your favorite se
Movement: Your Secret Weapon Against Pain and a Bad Mood
Movement: Your Secret Weapon Against Pain and a Bad Mood At UNITE.rehab.perform, we talk a lot about how movement helps reduce pain and support injury recovery — but there’
Post-Surgery? Why Timing Matters in Physical Therapy
Post-Surgery? Why Timing Matters in Physical Therapy If you’ve recently had orthopedic or sports-related surgery, the clock is ticking. Not just on your recovery — but on how q
Calling All Pickleball Athletes: These 5 Injuries Are Common—Here’s How to Beat Them
Calling All Pickleball Athletes: These 5 Injuries Are Common—Here’s How to Beat Them Pickleball might look low-impact at first glancebut regular players know better. The quick
Sports Performance Physical Therapy for Chronic Low Back Pain
5 Reasons You Should Consider Sports Performance Physical Therapy for Your Chronic Low Back Pain From the Experts at UNITE.rehab.perform Chronic low back pain isn’t just annoying
Why Rest Isn’t Always the Best (Especially for Athletes)
In the world of recovery and injury prevention, there’s a long-standing myth: rest is the ultimate cure for pain, fatigue, or injury. While rest can play a role in healing...
Why “Just Rest” Isn’t The Answer For Pickleball Pain
Rest alone won’t fix your pickleball pain—and it might even set you back. Instead of stepping away from the court, it’s time to uncover the real reason behind your pain.
Must-Reads For Whole-Body Health & Wellness
In honor of World Book Day, we’re sharing two of our favorite health-forward reads that support your journey to move better, feel better, and live stronger.
From Desk Job To Peak Performance
Discover how prolonged sitting impacts your posture and performance—and how a few small tweaks can help you reclaim your body and boost your energy.
Why Strength Training Is Essential For ALL Athletes
Think strength training is just for bodybuilders? Think again—it's the key to unlocking endurance, power, and injury resilience for athletes at every level.
A Rehab-Focused Approach To Training
The secret to smarter training? A Doctor of Physical Therapy keeps you strong, pain-free, and performing at your best.
ACL Tear To Repair
The Best Techniques, Expected Outcomes, and Return to Sport Protocol for Athletes Recovering From ACL Tears and Repairs!
The Building Block of Athletic Performance
Protein is the foundation of a strong, resilient body—helping with muscle repair, hormone regulation, immune function, and more. But are you getting enough?
The Power of Preventative Care in PT
Just like you wouldn’t wait for a major health issue to see your doctor, you shouldn’t wait until you’re sidelined by injury to prioritize recovery. Proactive care is the key
Are You Really Ready to Return To Sport?
Just because you’re pain-free doesn’t always mean you’re ready to get back in the game. This guide helps athletes assess their true readiness post-injury, covering strength b
What It Means to Be an Athlete
Being an athlete is about movement, resilience, and lifelong health. At UNITE.rehab.perform, we help you train smarter, recover faster, and stay injury-free—no matter your fitnes
How To Fix Achy Shoulders FAST!
Pushups are a powerhouse move for building strength, but shoulder pain during this staple exercise is all too common. From poor form to tight muscles or overuse, the causes vary—
How Small Group Personal Training Will Drive The Shift To A Healthier Lifestyle
Training is leading the shift to a healthier, more sustainable lifestyle. At UNITE.rehab.perform, we integrate expert coaching with a supportive community to deliver personalized t
Why Rest Isn’t Always The Best
Rest is often seen as the ultimate cure for pain or injury, but relying on it exclusively can do more harm than good. Prolonged rest may lead to muscle atrophy, deconditioning, and
Ski & Snowboard Survival Guide: Fitness Edition
With opening day around the corner, we want to help you get prepped for a fun and injury-free season! Snow sports are a favorite here in Colorado, but each year, many people experi
Holiday Hustle: Tips To Stay On Track During The Holdays
Kickstart your New Year's goal ahead of time. Goals to workout, eat healthy, and stay on track can be made simple! With these healthy tips, you are sure to stay on track this holid
From Ground To Summit: My 14ER Training Featuring Dr. Victoria R.
When I moved out here to Colorado I knew a goal of mine would be to complete as many 14ers as I could. I knew this wouldn’t be easy moving to higher altitude, adjusting my traini
Fit after 50 featuring Coach Mark Shropshire
Fitness in your 50’s is a little different than fitness in your younger years. But it doesn't have to be radically different in my opinion.
The Vestibular System – The Most Important System in the Body That You Are Not Aware Of
What that means is pretty much every sense that your body receives from the outside world runs through the vestibular system and is integrated in the brain.
What to Eat Before, During and After Exercise
What is all the talk about when it comes to diet and exercise?
Reasons Why Adults (and Youth) Athletes Should Strength Train
Gaining strength allows you to perform daily tasks much easier.
Athlete Recovery: Sleep
How many days per week you should train is determined by your training level and status.
Strength & Conditioning Frequency
How many days per week you should train is determined by your training level and status.
Common Myths of Youth Resistance Training
MYTH: Strength training is not safe. FACT: Strength training for young athletes should focus on form and technique and be kept simple to prevent injuries while training. Training
Benefits of Youth Strength & Conditioning
At UNITE.rehab.perform we are offering training to young athletes interested in taking their game to the next level. Our coaches are experienced and present for all training sessi
Strength & Power Training For Youth Athletes
The training of young athletes has been a controversial topic and is fraught with misconceptions and misunderstandings. In the past, children were discouraged from participating i
Having A Nutritious Diet Can Help You Feel Stronger
Having A Nutritious Diet Can Help You Feel Stronger Nutrition has a big impact on your athletic health, whether you’re a serious runner, a weekend warrior, or simply wanting to g