Do you love running—but hate the pain that keeps coming back? You’re not alone. Almost half of all runners get injured every year. The most common problems? Knee pain, plantar fasciitis and tight Achilles tendons. These aches can steal your joy and keep you from running your best. But here’s the good news: most of […]
By Dr. Rhett Polka | One80 Physical Therapy – Loveland, CO Low back pain is one of the most common reasons people come to see us. Maybe it hurts when you get out of bed. Maybe it shows up after standing too long, sitting too much, or lifting something heavy. Most people try to fix […]
Plantar fasciitis has become one of the most mistreated, and misunderstood, injuries we see in the clinic. Whether you’re a runner, weekend warrior, or just someone trying to stay active, you’ve probably been told incorrectly that plantar fasciitis needs rest, ice, stretching and inserts. Let me save you months (or years) of frustration… Here are […]
Have you ever seen athletes or people at the gym wearing colorful tape on their shoulders, knees, or backs? That’s Kinesio tape, and people claim it helps with pain, movement and sports performance. But here’s the truth: it doesn’t really do anything. What Science Says About K Tape Although some people think tape magically makes […]
As Doctors and clinicians committed to science-based practice, we’ve observed the growing popularity of dry needling with concern. While it’s been sold as a way to treat pain, a closer look at the science shows more questions than answers. What is Dry Needling? Dry needling is when small needles are poked into muscles to make […]
Have you ever wondered: How soon is too soon? Should I wait and see if it just goes away? Do I need to get x-rays or see a physician first? At One80 Physical Therapy®, we understand that when pain and injury occur, timing is everything. Our experience shows that the optimal window for […]
When conventional physical therapy only scratches the surface, One80 Physical Therapy® goes deep to address the root cause of your shoulder pain. It’s not about quick fixes, it’s about lasting solutions. The patented One80 System® is not just another treatment method, it’s a philosophy, a comprehensive approach that targets the underlying dysfunction causing your shoulder […]
The road to recovery, and the path to prevention, shouldn’t be a solo sprint. At One80 Physical Therapy®, we’re the setting the pace in rehabilitating runners and keeping them injury-free. Shin splints, Achilles tendinitis, runner’s knee, plantar fasciitis — these are common issues that can derail your training. But why settle for the typical treatments […]
Back pain isn’t just a nuisance, it’s the most common cause of days missed at work and doctors’ office visits. It disrupts our activities, play, and peace of mind. But before you think its just something you’ll have to put up with, know this, the patented One80 System® has changed the game. Do we have […]
A New Paradigm in Physical Therapy Forget what you think you know about physical therapy because The One80 System® is rewriting the rules. This isn’t your run-of-the-mill treatment approach, it’s a patented revolution in how we view and treat the human body. Why patent a physical therapy method? Because innovation that works this well deserves […]