Sherrie Ballantine-Talmadge, DO
Orthopedic Sports Medicine
Board Certified
Care Philosophy
I believe in the ability to positively impact every person's life, one patient at a time. Whether it is getting the high school athlete healthy so she can be on her school's varsity team or the weekend warrior strong to complete his first marathon, I believe it is my job as a sports medicine physician to partner with my patients to help them accomplish their individual goals. I truly do strive to care for the whole person, mind, body and spirit in my sports medicine practice. Incorporating my osteopathic roots, I look at each patient as a system which needs to be healthy in its entirety. I thoroughly enjoy getting to know each of my patients individually in order to provide the best possible treatment plan for each person. As a previous competitive figure skater, I understand many different aspects of sports medicine and am, frequently, able to relate to my patients from when I was the patient on the exam table.
Clinical Interest for Patients
Concussion Women in Sports Medicine/Female Athlete Triad Eating Disorders Osteopathic Manipulation Primary Care Sports Medicine
Title(s)
Vice-Chair of USA Figure Skating Sports Medicine & Sports Science Committee
Credentials
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
Specialty
Family Medicine, Orthopedic Sports Medicine
Scheduling Phone Number
303-315-9900
Gender
Female
Languages
English
Hospital Affiliation
University of Colorado Hospital
CU Sports Medicine and Performance Center
Phone: 303-315-9900 303-315-9900
Provider Information
Specialties
- Family Medicine (2009,2015)
- Orthopedic Sports Medicine
Conditions
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Bones, Joints and Muscles
Arthritis , Shoulder Injuries and Disorders , Spine Injuries , Sprains and Strains , Leg Injuries and Disorders , Fractures , Osteoporosis , Back Pain , Bone Infections , Knee Injuries and Disorders , Scoliosis , Foot and Ankle Injuries and Disorders , Carpal Tunnel Syndrome , Neck Disorders and Injuries
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Spine
Sacroiliac Joint , Sciatica , Degenerative Scoliosis , Lumbar spinal stenosis , Slipped Disc , Lumbar disc herniation , Radiculopathy , Scoliosis , Cervical disc herniation , Spondylolisthesis , Degenerative Disc Disease , Cervical spinal stenosis , Spondylolysis
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Injuries and Wounds
Wounds
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Wellness and Prevention
Exercise and Physical Fitness
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Child and Teen Health
Children's Health , Teen Health , Pediatric Diseases and Conditions
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Primary Care
Treatments and Services
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Spine
- Bones, Joints and Muscles
Interests and Activities
Personal Interests
In my spare time, I enjoy hiking with my husband and two daughters as well as wildlife and landscape photography, Rocky Mountain wildflowers, music, dance, and any chance to get outside and be in nature and with animals. We love watching our two young daughters grow and enjoy all the wonderfully, unique adventures Colorado and the West have to offer. In addition, we love our community and neighborhood. I love to read and as a child of a World War II Marine veteran, I have a special passion for WWII literature.
Volunteer Activities
I am committed and passionate about education, development of youth self esteem and youth physical and mental health. Any chance I can get I am happy to be found at community fairs and outreach events. In addition, I am passionate about women's health in all stages of life, from childhood issues to geriatric issues. I am an advocate for education being the key to success so love to also serve at community fairs to highlight women's health issues. Finally, I do free lectures to local dance and other performing arts studios/facilities, in order to raise more awareness of the treatment of the Athlete in the Arts.
Department
Associate Professor of Clinical Practice, Orthopedics
Professional Memberships
American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM), Member American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), Member American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM), Member American Osteopathic Association (AOA), Member Performing Arts Medical Association (PAMA), Member US Figure Skating Sports Sciences And Medicine Committee (USFSA), Member
Research and Grants
Grants
On Thin Ice: Preparing and Caring for the Ice (2008)
Research Interests for Patients
Concussion - I currently serve on Boulder Valley School District Brain Injury Resource Team, where we have created and implemented a concussion policy for all Boulder Valley School District children, from elementary school up to high school. Our future research will be centered around implementation and creation of school policy to assist concussed children sooner and more efficiently within schools. In addition to epidemiological data, we are creating a forum where we can provide earlier active interventions for concussed students to avoid long term sequelae from concussion.
Education and Training
Medical Schools
DO, Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine of Midwestern University (2005)
Undergraduate Schools
BA, North Central College (IL) (1999)
Internships
Resurrection Medical Center Program (2006)
Residency Program
Resurrection Medical Center Program (2008)
Fellowships
Toledo Hospital Program (2009)
Information for referring providers
Referral Contact Phone
303-315-9900
Referral Contact Fax
303 315-9902