Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation
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Built to Persevere
Tyler Williams remembers the exact moment his life changed. He was skiing Aspen Mountain in 2010 when he looked down and noticed something missing: his ski pole.
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New Physical Therapy Clinic Expands Access to Aspen Valley Health’s Network of Care
Aspen Valley Health (AVH) has reopened its physical therapy clinic in downtown Aspen in a new—and some say better—location.
First Tracks Ahead: Mindful Movements for a Safe Winter Ski Season
Skiing and snowboarding have unique demands on the body compared to summer sports. This can catch us off-guard and leave us feeling sore after opening day on the slopes.
How to Physically Train for a Long-Haul Backpacking Trip
Summer is here, the snow has turned to river runoff, and the days are nice and long, which means it’s hiking season! If this is the year you’ve decided to up your backcountry game…
What Is Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation?
February is American Heart Month – a great time to take stock of your cardiac health and, if needed, consider cardiopulmonary rehabilitation. What is cardiopulmonary…
Warming Up Smarter
MEDICALLY REVIEWED BY JOE KAGAN, PT, DPT, CSCS Physical Therapist at Aspen Valley Health
What is Pelvic Health Therapy?
Aspen Valley Health’s Rehabilitation Services department added pelvic floor therapy to its services in 2020 — and the growing uptake and positive results for patients, especially…
Feel Better, Move Better: Expanded Expertise Gets You Back on Your Feet Faster
Just in the last six years, the team has added therapists specializing in physical, occupational and speech therapy, growing from a handful of therapists to 28 on staff today.…
Q&A with Louie Carder: Insights on the AVH Team Advantage
Rehabilitation Services Director Louie Carder says there are three different types of therapists on staff including 22 physical therapists, four occupational therapists and two…
Best Skiing Exercises: Power-Up Your Early Ski Season Fitness
Photo: Jack Michael catching freshies.
Keeping Young Athletes at the Top of Their Game
Local young athletes and sports enthusiasts have plenty of options to choose from all year long. During the winter months, it’s hockey, basketball, snowboarding and skiing. In…
The Sooner the Care, the Better the Health Outcomes
It’s a fact: Providing patients with direct access to physical therapy services is proven to improve medical outcomes, lower costs and make wiser use of healthcare resources. Now,…