Bio
Jane is co-founder and director of Alta Physical Therapy and Pilates, a clinic that offers both conventional and alternative physical therapy. Jane loves the opportunity to optimize each person’s health, well-being and athletic performance, using a unique blend of techniques from her extensive knowledge of physical therapy, the healing arts and exercise science.
Boulder CO is where Jane works - with a diverse group of experienced, innovative therapists.
Specialties:
- Physical Therapy
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Affiliation:
- Alta Physical Therapy and Pilates
Location:
- Boulder, CO
Group Memberships
Credentials
- Education
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B.S.: Ergonomics, University of California, Santa BarbaraB.S.: Physical Therapy, University of California, San FranciscoMMSc, PT: Orthopedic Physical Therapy, Emory University
- Additional Certifications of Specialty Qualifications
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- Professional Membership or Societies
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Member - American Physical Therapy Association, orthopedic, sports and private practice sections, 1978-2012International BodyTalk Association, 2002-2012
- Honors or Awards
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Top 25 Women Owned Businesses, 2011
Activity
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What causes plantar fasciitis?
Plantar fasciitis is an inflammation and micro tearing of the ligament that supports the arch in your foot-- the plantar fascia. When your foot hits the ground, the plantar fascia stretches to...
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How is Achilles tendonitis treated?
Achilles tendonitis is very treatable but takes patience because tendon injuries take six to eight weeks to heal once all the aggravators are removed. You may not have to stop running but activity ...
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How can I stretch my upper back?
The question that comes to mind is why are you stretching your upper back? The vast majority of patients I see have muscle imbalances in which the muscles in the chest are tight, with shoulders rou...
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How bad is it to sit in front of a computer screen for hours each day?
Sitting all day is hazardous to your health. When you realize just how hazardous, you’ll be jumping out of your chair at the slightest excuse. Good idea. Looking at 8,800 men and women (...
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What should I know about hiking?
“Hiking downhill is harder than going up– I’m always on guard and if there’s any scree, I slip.” says my friend.“Besides, my back gets tight and sore. If on...
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Should I get an MRI for back pain?
MRI: Not the Whole StorySince we started using MRI routinely to help treat back problems in 1994, success in treatment actually decreased. How can that be? For most orthopedic pathologies, the MRI ...
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How does stress affect back pain?
As physical therapists, we are forever in search of ways to loosen tight muscles. And, knowing what causes muscle tightness is important in determining an appropriate treatment. Many situations cau...
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What is physical pain?
When I decided to go to physical therapy school, how did I miss the fact that every day I would be discussing pain? I thought about helping people walk and move with ease, but pain never seemed lik...
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How bad are 4-inch heels for my feet?
We all recoil at the ancient practice of foot binding, right? Description of wrapping girls’ feet in progressively tighter bandages is disturbing. Why would anyone endure such torture? Okay l...
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How do I stay motivated to exercise?
Just knowing you should exercise, (and there are a million reasons why), does not make it happen. But turning something into a habit is exactly what makes it happen. Like brushing your teeth &ndash...
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What causes Achilles tendonitis?
Achilles tendonitis is an injury to the tendon that connects your calf muscle to your heel. This injury may or may not be painful and may include a bump on the tendon in the injured area.&nbs...
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What are natural treatments for plantar fasciitis?
There are numerous ways to treat plantar fasciitis and some you can easily initiate yourself. Try the following strategies:Ice massage: Rub an ice cube directly over the area of discomfo...
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What can I do for plantar fasciitis?
There are numerous ways to treat plantar fasciitis and some you can easily initiate yourself.Ice massage: Rub an ice cube over the area of discomfort in a circular motion for 5-7 minutes.Stret...
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What are the symptoms of plantar fasciitis?
If you have significant pain at the bottom of your heel as you step out of bed in the morning or when starting to walk after sitting, chances are you have plantar fasciitis. Running may b...
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