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Sports Injuries,

6 Tips to Prevent Winter Sports Injuries

The Western Slope of Colorado is a winter sports hotbed. Whether you enjoy skiing, snowboarding, ice skating, hockey, snowmobiling, sledding, snowshoeing or ice climbing, you have access to some of the best terrain and conditions. While these activities are a great source of fun, they can also be dangerous. Each year, roughly 200,000 people are…

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Fit and Healthy, Sports Injuries,

Fitness Tips to Prevent Sports Injuries

Participating in athletic activities are a great outlet. They provide a source of fun in your life while helping you stay active and fit. Whether your athletic pursuits are simply leisure activities with friends or on a competitive level, they provide tremendous physical and mental benefits. But these health benefits also come with a caveat…

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Physical Therapy, Sports Injuries,

What Is the Difference Between Sports Medicine and Physical Therapy?

The Western Slope of Colorado provides a wide range of opportunities to enjoy the outdoors, and it’s no surprise that many people in this region lead a very active lifestyle. While skiing, climbing, mountain biking, hiking, and other outdoor activities bring tremendous joy, they also come with the risk of injury. If you’ve suffered a…

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Sports Injuries,

Most Common Winter Sports Injuries

The winter is a great time to engage in athletic activities. This is especially true in the Western Slope of Colorado, where the mountains give us access to a wide range of winter sports to enjoy. Skiing, snowboarding, ice skating, sledding, hockey, snowmobiling and ice climbing are all popular activities in the White River Valley,…

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Sports Injuries,

Common Ski Injuries and Treatments

Ski season is here. For many people along the Western Slope of Colorado, nothing is more exciting during the winter than a huge powder day. While skiing can be exhilarating, it’s also dangerous. The sports medicine team at Colorado Advanced Orthopedics sees a lot of patients every winter with serious ski injuries. While you can…

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