by otm | Nov 22, 2025 | Sports Medicine, Active Lifestyle
Why OCR (and Not Just Pro Athletes) Uses Sports Medicine for Everyday Injuries Summary: Non-surgical sports medicine treats active adults with knee sprains, tendonitis, and overuse injuries, not just professional athletes. More than 70% of sports injuries...
by otm | Oct 3, 2025 | Sports Medicine, Active Lifestyle, Specialty
Stay Safe on the Slopes: Preventing Common Ski Injuries in Colorado Ski season is just around the corner, and if you’re like most Coloradans, you’re probably already checking snow reports and planning your first trip to the mountains. There’s nothing...
by otm | May 29, 2025 | Specialty, Sports Medicine, Active Lifestyle, Spine Back Neck & Pediatric Spine, Shoulder Disorders
If you’re feeling nagging discomfort or sharp pain between your shoulder blades, especially after working at a desk or finishing a workout, you’re not alone. At Orthopaedic & Spine Center of the Rockies (OCR), many of our patients report upper back...
by otm | Apr 16, 2025 | Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R), Sports Medicine, Active Lifestyle, Physiatry, Knee Disorders, Specialty
An ACL tear is one of the most common and frustrating knee injuries for athletes and active individuals. Whether you twisted your knee on the field or felt a sudden pop during a workout, knowing your treatment options and recovery path is key to getting back to what...
by otm | Dec 18, 2024 | Sports Medicine, Concussions
Sports concussions are a common concern for athletes of all ages, at all levels. While the effects can vary, the goal remains the same: a safe and timely return to play and daily activities. This blog dives into updated research on the effects, recovery, and...
by otm | Apr 25, 2024 | Specialty, Sports Medicine
A twisted ankle or injured shoulder can mean more than just a few weeks off the field or in rehab. It can be a trigger that causes arthritis from injury later in life. There are many instances in which sports injuries have lead to arthritis in adults. Arthritis...
