by Rise RSP | Jun 10, 2025 | Research & Evidence
As a Denver athlete or regular exerciser, you’ve probably heard: “Movement is medicine!” And indeed, cardio, lifting, and high-intensity workouts offer incredible health benefits. But—is there such a thing as too much exercise? A 2021 study published in Cell...
by Rise RSP | May 27, 2025 | Knee Pain
If knee pain’s slowing you down, you might be wondering if surgery is the only way forward. It’s not. At Rise Rehab and Sport Performance, we help active people in Denver move better and hurt less without going under the knife. Most of the time, the pain you feel...
by Rise RSP | May 20, 2025 | Knee Pain
Tearing your meniscus can feel like a major setback—especially if you’re active, athletic, or just trying to stay mobile. If you’ve been told you have a torn meniscus, your first question is probably: Do I need surgery? And right after that: Can physical...
by Rise RSP | May 6, 2025 | Back Pain
There’s something uniquely rewarding about hiking in Colorado: endless blue skies, challenging terrain, and breathtaking summit views. But if you’ve ever finished a hike only to be greeted by nagging lower back pain when walking, you’re not alone. At Rise Rehab and...
by Rise RSP | Apr 29, 2025 | Foot & Ankle, Running
If you’re a runner in Colorado, chances are you’ve felt that nagging ache just above your heel. Maybe it started as tightness in the morning. Maybe it flared up after a few hill repeats. Either way, Achilles tendon pain is one of the most common overuse injuries...