Caryn O’Brian, Billing Manager caryn@acceleratept.com A 1980 graduate of Arvada West, Caryn worked several years as a CAD Operator for Amoco Production Company and then brought her computer skills and experience to help the family business in 1993. This change enabled her to work in her home and contribute to the company’s growth as well… Read More »
Anne Chiles, Medical Records & Office Manager anne@acceleratept.com Anne is a native the Arvada West neighborhood, who started with the Accelerate Physical Therapy in February 2000. Anne’s bright and positive attitude, and her customer service experience promotes our customer satisfaction. Anne enables our patients with her awareness of the frequent changes in medical records and… Read More »
Accelerate Physical Therapy is proud to be members of the Arvada Chamber of Commerce. You can learn more about the Chamber at their website. Here’s a brief description: We are committed to growing and supporting the business community. Through educational programs, networking opportunities, business resources and strategic partnerships, we empower businesses to succeed. With over… Read More »
Healthful self-hydration is very important to a fit lifestyle. Many times our patients suffer from muscular and spinal and joint pain, leg cramps and general malaise that could be an imbalance of fluids and electrolytes. We suggest drinking 2 glasses of water as soon as the discomfort begins. One should consume 1/2 oz. of pure… Read More »
We should be grateful for the instincts and development we have enjoyed since birth. Most of us are fortunate to have taken that crucial first step between 11 and 14 months old. Yes, crawling came first, but accomplishing the skill to walk is one of our immeasurable gifts in life. It is second nature for… Read More »
The prevalence of knee and hip osteoarthritis (OA) has increased in recent years as the average age of our population advances. Increased patient cost reduces clinical time treating symptoms. Yet, increasing incidence of OA challenges therapists to use the most effective ways to treat the pain and functional deterioration, which often accompany OA. There has-been much research into bodyweight supported treadmill walking… Read More »
Most functional movements in the lower extremity take place when the foot is on the ground. The hip, knee and ankle joints, together, comprise the lower extremity kinetic chain. Muscle contractions in closed kinetic chain motion are different from open kinetic chain motion. Joint motion is caused by many controlled muscle contractions. Closed kinetic chain rehabilitation… Read More »
Tennis elbow is pain at the outside of the elbow (also called lateral epicondylitis), caused by stress on the tendons attaching muscles that extend the wrist and fingers. When tears occur, they inflame. Pain can radiate down the forearm. Pain increases with contraction of muscles used when shaking hands, turning doorknobs, picking up objects with… Read More »
Spinal stabilization is an important aspect of recovery from spinal pain, whether the problem is newly acquired or chronic. Exercise and proper body mechanics are well matched in this approach. Injuries and poor posture cause pain resulting in weakness that will not resolve completely without personal effort on the part of the person seeking assistance. The symptomatic spinal segment… Read More »
Active exercise has become better understood over the past ten years as a valuable tool in soft tissue pain and injuries. Improved circulation of blood and other body fluids and controlled reactivation of the joints and muscles are achieved with exercise. Eccentric Exercise Widely publicized in the early and mid 1970’s for its value… Read More »