Expert Insights on Performance & Recovery
The Graft Guide: Navigating ACL Graft Options for Denver Athletes
Whether you went down on the ski slopes, tweaked your knee on the soccer field, or pushed too hard during a trail run in the foothills, an ACL tear is one of the most common, and most dreaded, injuries for Denver athletes. The good news? ACL reconstructions have come a long way, and with the right graft choice and rehab plan, most athletes return to full sport.
Top 3 Training Mistakes for Cyclists & Triathletes
Most cyclists and triathletes we see at Tundra Performance and Physical Therapy work and push very hard. They get after it. We know how frustrating it is to be fully committed to your training and sometimes still feel like your body is working against you. Sometimes it’s pain, maybe stiffness, or maybe a beginner cyclist transitioning to more serious rides and looking to get to the next level. More often than not, it comes down to a few key mistakes that are incredibly common and completely fixable.
Here are the 3 most common training mistakes we see in our physical therapy clinic:
The Bench Press: Feet Up or Feet Down
This past week, on a few occasions working with my patients I landed on the conversation of feet up or feet down when bench pressing. Now in the context of a physical therapy clinic, the generalization and potential history of back pain amongst our population skews to slightly higher, thus the consensus of these conversations was feet up to protect their backs.
I’m here to say, benching with your feet up certainly is an option and not necessarily incorrect, however, there are items to consider in the conversation.
The Soreness Myth in Weightlifting and Physical Therapy
Soreness is something we talk about a lot in the clinic. Primarily in the context of expectation setting to the session with a patient. But what is soreness and is it a necessary evil to get stronger and achieve your goals?
Return-to-Ski Testing: Are You Actually Ready to Go Back?
You feel better.
Your swelling is down.
You’re lifting again.
But are you actually ready to ski?
This question matters more than most people realize because “feels good” and “ready for the mountain” are two very different things.
The Big Announcement is Here!
We’re excited and thrilled to welcome Katie Sauer PT, DPT to the Tundra Performance and Physical Therapy team!
She's a sports physical therapist originally from the East Coast. Graduating from Syracuse University in 2020 with a BS in Health and Exercise Science. From there she went on to graduate school, receiving her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of Rhode Island in 2024. She’s been a practicing sports physical therapist in Denver since then.