Panorama Physical Therapy Foot and Ankle Team Some common questions we receive as clinicians from our patients being treated for foot/ankle pathologies are: What type of shoes should I buy? What brand is best? What shoe is best for my foot? Unfortunately, as with most answers in the physical therapy world, the simplest answer we … read more
Rest, ice, compression, and elevation or RICE, as it is commonly known, has been the standard of treatment for injuries since the acronym was coined by Dr. Gabe Mirkin in 1978 in “Sportsmedicine Book.” Since that time, RICE has been considered the standard in caring for injuries. You would be hard-pressed to find someone who … read more
Healthy foot posture is an important part of maintaining not only healthy feet for a lifetime, but also avoiding other misalignments that can affect the biomechanics of the entire body. An assessment of the foot and ankle can determine not only the health of your feet, but also how your bones, muscles and joints may … read more
Pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD) is the inability to relax and contract the pelvic floor muscles correctly in order to, support the pelvic organs and therefore imperative to proper bowel, bladder, and sexual functions. Common risk factors for Pelvic Floor Dysfunction include childbirth, age, and menopause. The pelvic floor is best illustrated as a hammock that … read more
The University of Denver (DU) Athletics and Panorama Orthopedic & Spine Center have teamed together to provide extraordinary sports medicine and orthopedic care for DU Pioneer athletes! The vision and purpose behind this partnership is to provide the highest quality health care for the student athletes at the University of Denver. Beginning with the 2021/2022 … read more
