Onward Denver

Imagine this:

You did your research, and you decided to take up weightlifting, or join a run club, or jump into a CrossFit class, or sign up for that Hyrox. You invested in your health and future. You started to notice a nagging pain after, so you look into it.

You get an x-ray, and you hear:
“You’re bone on bone, stop doing that”
“This is the worst knee I’ve ever seen”
“Running is horrible for your joints”

And suddenly the story shifts from confidence to fear. What now?

Don’t let words that create fear stop you. Your body is far more resilient and adaptable than you’ve been led to believe.

You need support. Let us step in. Our job is to help you better understand your body, rebuild confidence, and create a plan that keeps you doing what you love for the long run.

(Of course, sometimes conservative care does not fully address symptoms, especially in advanced osteoarthritis with significant change in joint structure. We support and advocate for a whole-team approach in these cases where surgery can be necessary.)

Low back pain with deadlifting or bending over? Instead of skipping the gym (again!), come in and use this rEMOM as a warmup, then ask your coach how to appropriately modify your workout.

A rEMOM is a rehab EMOM. Start a clock, and at the top of each minute, start the next exercise. 45 seconds of work, 15 seconds of transition time. Complete 3 rounds.
Minute 1: moderate-high intensity low-impact cardio to get the blood pumping
Minute 2: 15-20 prone press-ups through a pain-free range of motion to reintroduce extension and address stiffness
Minute 3: Sorenson hold - isometrics can be great for pain relief and to warm up your target muscles

Follow up with mobility work to get primed for the workout, then hit it!

Dr. Bree Fair is a physical therapist committed to helping active individuals of all ages move with confidence and purpose. She has a special passion for pelvic floor physical therapy, supporting women throughout pregnancy and postpartum as they navigate the physical demands of motherhood. Dr. Fair also has a strong clinical interest in ACL injury prevention and rehabilitation, guiding patients through every stage of recovery so they can safely continue to participate in the activities they love. Her goal is to help each individual achieve lasting movement success while preventing injury, enhancing performance, and optimizing function in everyday life.

Bree is a Georgia native with a Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology, focus in Exercise Science, and completed her Doctorate of Physical Therapy at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Outside of the clinic, you can find her in the gym weight lifitng or enjoying the outdoors running, hiking, snowboarding, or playing pickleball. When she’s not outdoors, you’ll likely find her in the kitchen baking homemade bread or a favorite sweet treat.

Bree will be available at our Denver and Arvada locations!

Move and feel better during pregnancy. Stop dealing with pain that you were told is “normal” (because it doesn’t have to be). Prepare for labor and delivery. Get guidance into postpartum recovery and return to movement.

Stop guessing and start solving with a specialist who cares about YOU!

Questions? Shoot us a message or schedule a free 15 minute phone consult at the link in bio.