Sports Medicine
Competitive and recreational athletes get comprehensive care for sports and related injuries at CU Sports Medicine. We treat athletes across the Front Range, encompassing care for hip & knee, hand, foot & ankle, elbow & shoulder, and spine. That includes compartment syndrome, sprains and strains, osteoarthritis, tendonitis, and much more.
With radiology and rehabilitation services conveniently located on-site, our orthopedic specialists work alongside these experts, as well as with certified physical therapists, to return patients quickly and safely to their normal activities. At CU Sports Medicine, patients can have diagnostic tests and a physician's evaluation on the same day in the same location.
Our multidisciplinary team has two goals: a timely and accurate diagnosis, and the fastest recovery possible. We treat patients at any age, any level and for any injury including concussions, hand & wrist, PRP injections, spine, joint preservation, foot & ankle, hip, knee, pediatric sports medicine, shoulder, and women’s sports medicine.
Pediatric Sports Medicine
Our pediatric sports medicine experts, including doctors, athletic trainers, physical therapists, dietitians and other specialists, lead the region in state-of-the-art treatment for young athletes.
Our pediatric sports injuries treatment services include:
- Same-day or next-day appointments at locations throughout Colorado
- Concussion diagnosis, guidance and return-to-play evaluations
- Fracture management with same-day X-rays, splinting and casting for broken bones
- A sports medicine physical therapy program with four regional gyms specifically designed for strength, speed, agility and endurance training
- Surgeons dually trained in pediatric orthopedic surgery and sports medicine
- Consultations for sports-related challenges, including balanced nutrition, psychology, breathing and injury complications
- Education sessions taught by certified athletic trainers for primary care providers, parents, athletic directors, coaches and athletic trainers
- Sports nutrition consultations to help young athletes optimize their sports performance
- Opportunities for patients to participate in innovative research projects focused on understanding the efficacy of different treatments for youth sports injuries