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This month we highlight National Pain Awareness Month. If you suffer from chronic pain, you are not alone. Millions of Americans deal with pain on a daily basis. These statistics from the Integrative Pain Science Institute are eye-opening. 100 million adults report chronic pain 25 million adults experience daily pain 10 million adults report high […]

Thanks to those of you who joined us on July 14th to learn about intermittent fasting. Christy Thiel, master nutrition therapist, gave an excellent presentation about the misconceptions around fasting and the benefits of fasting for overall health. If you missed Christy’s lecture, then read below for some highlights. Intermittent Fasting What is intermittent fasting? […]

If you are reading this, take a long, deep breath in through your nose. Notice how your torso moves as you fill your lungs. Now, exhale slowly, and concentrate on relaxing all of the muscles in your face. (Feel free to repeat this several times.)   Congratulations, you just practiced yoga! That’s right. Yoga practice […]

June is officially Walk and Bike Month in Loveland, Colorado. Join the community and Foothills Orthopedic & Sport Therapy P.C. in kicking off summer with a walk, a hike or a bike ride.   City Sponsored Events The city of Loveland has a full calendar of events to celebrate walking and biking. Activities are for […]

Here at Foothills Orthopedic & Sport Therapy, we are passionate about meeting the needs of individuals with hypermobile connective tissue. This includes the more common Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders [HSDs] and  Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome [hEDS], as well as the 13+ rare & ultra-rare types of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome [EDS].   People with hypermobile connective tissue disorders are […]

Hello, My name is Lisa and I am the receptionist at the Foothills Loveland location. I started working at Foothills Physical Therapy around two years ago. About seven years ago I adopted my dog Bailey and have faithfully walked her every morning and night. I felt like it was just helping me with weight loss […]

    Foothills Orthopedic & Sport Therapy is pleased to welcome Minija Edgar, PT, DPT to our clinical staff in Loveland. Minija is no stranger to our practice. Those of  you who frequent our Fort Collins location may remember Minija when she worked in the front office from 2018-2019.   Minija grew up in Louisville, […]

What Is Myofascial Cupping?   Cupping is a therapeutic technique that has been in practice for thousands of years. Historical records show that cupping has been used in Chinese, Indian, and Egyptian medicine traditions. It is based on negative pressure, or suction. Cups are placed against the skin, and then a hand pump draws air […]

Have you made your New Year’s resolutions yet? Many of us start the new year with goals for weight loss and improved health. While these are excellent goals, it can be hard to get started without guidance. Continue reading for some tips to help improve your diet and increase your physical activity.   Nutrition Tips […]

The holiday season is just around the corner. It’s the time of the year to make memories with your family and friends. However, it is also the time of the year when we as physical therapists see injuries related to falls on snow and ice, or off of ladders. We also see pain and injuries […]