by otm | Jun 11, 2026 | Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery, Shoulder Disorders, Active Lifestyle, Sports Medicine
Rotator Cuff Tear Treatment: Do You Need Surgery or Not? Quick Summary Most rotator cuff tears start with non-surgical treatment including physical therapy, activity modification, and sometimes injections for 6 to 12 months Surgery becomes more likely when you have...
by otm | May 20, 2026 | Foot & Ankle, General Orthopaedics, Hip & Knee Joint Replacement, Active Lifestyle, Sports Medicine
Hiking Knee Pain Prevention: A Colorado Hiker’s Guide to Trail-Ready Joints Quick Summary Most hiking knee pain is caused by weak quads, glutes, and hip stabilizers that can’t handle steep Colorado descents A focused 30-day conditioning plan targeting quad...
by otm | Mar 11, 2026 | Active Lifestyle, Foot & Ankle, Podiatry, Sports Medicine
Spring Athletes Returning to Training: How to Fix Ankle Instability After Winter Deconditioning Quick Summary Ankle instability after repeated sprains happens when ligaments stretch and proprioceptive sensors fail to protect the joint Conservative rehabilitation with...
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 | Specialty, Active Lifestyle, Sports Medicine
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, Shoulder Disorders, Spine Back Neck & Pediatric Spine, Active Lifestyle, Sports Medicine
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...
