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Physical Therapist. Mostly here for the laughs, birds, and bikes

Colorado
Joined October 2011
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"Many have suggested we should make it more difficult to get a car by requiring people to obtain a 'driver’s license' through a series of tests. I’ll translate that for you: they are trying to take away our cars." mcsweeneys.net/articles/the-…
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Not sure how telling an 83 year old they have a “really old spine” is helpful, but here we are…
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1 year, 426 miles on my RadMission @RadPowerBikes . E-bikes are such a joy. Aiming for 500+ in year 2
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Never would have guessed my bouldering crash pad would be so useful for home PT visits.
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Red Rocks Being Constructed (circa 1936-1941) This photo shows the construction of the seating area at @RedRocksCO by men of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) based in Morrison. From the Morrison History Collection at the Jefferson County Archives. 1/
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Thanks for the bike tour @bikestreets ! Looking forward to joining future rides! #bikeden
Courtney Dauwalter (@SalomonSports) wins the 2022 Hardrock 100 in a clockwise and overall course record of 26:44:38. Diana Finkel previously had the CW record of 28:32 (2010) and overall record of 27:18:24 (2009). Our pre-race chat with Courtney: i-rn.fr/22HR100-Courtney #HR100 – at Colorado, USA
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Courtney Dauwalter leads the women’s field at Arrastra Gulch (mile 96) in 25:38 elapsed. Moving fast and looking strong. #HR100
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Hot dang, Denver, you delivered. Two of these guys were delighted to talk about their skating days. “We were quite the spectacle. And everyone was attracted to us. Especially the women.” denverite.com/2022/07/12/the…
Here's my second-annual ask to the universe that someone help me ID these cool skater guys from Denver Juneteenth, 1983, so I can interview them about skating. (Read about the history of Denver's celebration here: denverite.com/2021/06/18/loo…)
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61% of PTs sometimes check the patellar reflex just for kicks.
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Yep.
Friday physio confession: Sometimes I use passive treatments as a straight out bribe to get some people moving. I do this, then you do that.
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Scientists attached tracking devices to magpies and learned something -- namely that they worked together to help each other remove tracking devices. theconversation.com/altruism…
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I see Norman all the time biking past with his crutches. I finally met him today and saw that walking is difficult. Cycling is crucial for many disabled people who either don’t have access to a car or want to maintain their mobility and fitness.
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A guide to cranial nerve testing for musculoskeletal clinicians @TaylorAlanJ @DrFirasMourad @RogerKerry1 @NathanHutting Free acces until 1 March 2022 provided by @jmmtonline! tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.…
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Yes! Making plans for the spring @PrairieMoonNrsy
Lucky to see (and hear) this great horned owl on my walk 🦉
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Some goodness going in on the 23rd Ave bike lane #BikeDen
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E-bike usage evolution: Day 1: promising yourself to only use assist if necessary because you need the exercise Day 2: wow…maybe the lowest assist mode wouldn’t hurt Week 2: turbo mode on all trips
Coloradans looking to KO Parkinson’s find refuge in the boxing ring. 📷 @Presto89 ➡️ coloradosun.com/2021/11/18/p…
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Recently discovered this podcast. It’s wonderful how you can stumble on what you need to hear at just the right time.
OUT NOW - You Matter Session 9 - Joy and Other Emotions are they equally welcome in the clinic? With @lizbayleyphysio Wonderful interview from @mehab_jo What a chat! On all Podcast players, subscribe to your favourite here: physio-matters.com/you-matte…
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