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MEET PHYSICAL THERAPIST LARA*

Running Speciality: Running Analysis and Movement Screening

Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist

Doctor of Physical Therapy

Lara Canham, PT, DPT, OCS

Lara's Running Story

I ran my first race at the age of 5, and took it a step further with the Bolder Boulder at the age of 6 (not a record setting time, 2:09:17, but the effort was there!). I participated in track in middle/high school and in college took up endurance running. I've always diversified my interests and now enjoy running, skiing, hiking, rock climbing, biking (basically anything outdoors).

Lara’s Professional Story

I earned a BS in Biology at the University of Notre Dame and have a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of Colorado. With a strong interest in teaching, I am a Senior Instructor and Admissions Advisor for the University of Colorado Doctor of Physical Therapy Program (I teach the running mechanics content in the movement science course!). I am certified in Dry Needling, practice clinically at The Colorado Athlete Physical Therapy, located in LoHi Athletic Club.

*Lara is only able to work with athletes located in Colorado.

Testimonials

  • Lara is amazing. She really takes the time to figure out what is going on with me. She understands how everything in my body is connected and how an issue may present itself one way but really be stemming from something seemingly (to me) unrelated. She always has me try an exercise first and then tells me how it works. If she told me first I probably wouldn’t believe her anyway, it all seems like magic to me. When we try a new exercise that doesn’t end up helping me make much progress she is just as disappointed as I am and when we try something that make a huge difference she is just as (or maybe more) excited than me! I never really understood that being able to run correctly isn’t as easy as it seems like it should be, but sometimes it is the tiniest change that makes a big difference. I am so glad to have Lara helping me learn what those tiny changes are for me while I continue to improve.

    - Mara

  • I am an avid runner and I have been working with Lara for 3 years now through everything from 10K’s to marathons. She is so passionate about what she does, always trying to get to the root of the problem and working from there. She is so knowledgeable and is constantly furthering her education. I know that after seeing her things are going to feel a lot better!"

    -Tiffany

  • I have been seeing Lara for various injuries over the past few years. She has always been extremely thorough, communicates well, patient focused, and willing to try new treatments. After my last injury, I vowed to get better, stronger, faster and moved to a proactive, wellness approach. Lara was excited by the opportunity and has provided me weekly strength, balance, and flexibility training to help prevent future injuries. I schedule a monthly session to work on any issues, update the plan, and make sure that progress is being made. She has always been available through email for any questions and her willingness to do this and customize the workout around my other activities to include those daily living hurdles has been amazing.

  • I began working with Lara Canham in April 2018 to resolve nagging arch pain in both feet that was preventing me from training at full capacity. I was signed up for a trail marathon and three ultra marathons between May and September, and Lara's expert care allowed me to not miss a single day of running. Between the immediate relief brought by the dry needling and the targeted exercises she prescribed, I was able to resolve my arch pain and have a great running season!