Free Screens  for Runners 

Exclusively for  FastForward Members, ALTA is doing free 15 minute assessments to prevent injuries, address nagging 

concerns, and keep people running 

pain-free. 

Thursday, Feb. 19th 5:30 – 7:00 pm 

For more information on FastForward running programs, click the icon to check out their 

website. 

For all Runners: 

Keep you eyes open for upcoming information on a fantastic talk: 

Headaches: Causes & Solutions 

The pounding pain was relentless and almost nauseating. What had begun as mild pain behind her left eye was now making driving seem like a bad idea. What to do? Did this 

call for a trip to the ER, or could she just go home and try to sleep it off? When do you call a PT? 

Sorting out when a headache is just a headache can be daunting, especially when you are in the middle of it. But ruling out bigger problems is important. Here are some symptoms that, if accompanying your headache, require further investigation: 

Dizziness 

Double vision 

Difficulty swallowing 

Nausea 

Numbness 

Anxiety 

Difficulty walking a straight line 

If any of these symptoms accompany your headache, call your doctor right away. 

If, however, the headache is something you’ve experienced before, and you’ve ruled out bigger problems, you may well have a headache that comes from musculoskeletal tightness. The top three vertebrae in the neck might be the first place your therapist investigates. Any well-trained PT will check the ligaments at the base of the skull to make sure instability is not the culprit. But problems in the bones and joints that create headaches can come from farther away as well.

The Science of Running 

to be held at ALTA 

Details to follow 

Schedules are 

Open 

Time is flying by. 

Our schedules are now open through June. Reserve your appt. time – call ALTA at 

303-444-8707 ext. 0 

Put on a 

Happy Face 

Wanna know which balance training 

exercises can boost brain power? Need to figure out why your knee hurts? Or how to make yourself go to the gym? Check out the ALTA Physical Therapy Facebook page. Erin Brooks, PT DPT does a fantastic job of culling health and fitness news and giving you the 

Click Here for Solutions for your Headaches 

Keep Calm and Waddle On: Act like a penguin on the ice 

Walking on icy streets and sidewalks during the winter is treacherous. Wrist fractures, hip fractures, and strains and sprains are more common than ever during the winter. If you want some good strategies for preventing falls on the ice, walk like a penguin. 

Keep your arms apart, your feet spread slightly, and take short, even shuffling steps. Place your foot flat, rather than hitting with the heel. Keep your center of gravity directly over your feet. You may look like a penguin, but how many

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penguins fall on the ice? 

You are more likely to fall while getting in or out of your car, or coming inside and stepping on tile with wet shoes. Any outdoor slopes, however slight, increase fall risks. 

Once you’ve got the penguin shuffle down, here are some important facts about when falls occur and how to prevent them.