CU Sports Medicine and Performance Center

07/29/2026

Medical Moment: Avoiding Sports Injuries.

As a parent or guardian, it can be intimidating to know how to keep a young athlete healthy and active. A lot of kids are now playing the same sport year-round, including multiple sports teams in the same season.

07/22/2026

Throwing smarter, not softer: How baseball pitchers can protect their elbows.

Computer modeling at the University of Waterloo shows that professional baseball pitchers could make mechanical changes to avoid a common, career-threatening elbow injury without necessarily sacrificing competitive velocity.

07/17/2026

How to Make a Dry or Moist Warm Compress.

You can use a warm compress as a home remedy for everything from soothing tense muscles to draining painful cysts. However, warm compresses are not suitable for use on any fresh injuries.

07/15/2026

New ACL surgery approach helps most patients return to activity.

07/10/2026

Investigation of Effects of Ultrasound Therapy on Trapezius Muscle Stiffness and Choroidal Blood Flow Velocity.

This study evaluated changes in upper trapezius muscle stiffness and choroidal blood flow velocity before and after ultrasonic therapy of the trapezius muscle.

07/08/2026

Supported training improves injury prevention, new study shows.

Serious knee injuries, including anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) ruptures in women's and girls' football, can be reduced through using injury prevention training, according to a new study by La Trobe University researchers.

07/04/2026

Happy 4th of July!
Wishing you and your loved ones a safe, joyful, and memorable Independence Day.

07/03/2026

How Exercise and Physical Therapy Help Diastasis Recti.

Diastasis recti, a common post-pregnancy condition, involves the separation of the abdominal muscles and is best addressed with physical therapy. Avoid exercises like crunches early in recovery, and consult a healthcare provider to tailor a safe, effective exercise plan.

06/26/2026

Physical Therapy Exercises After a Tibial Plateau Fracture.

A tibial plateau fracture is a fracture of the top of the tibia or shin bone. Tibia plateau fractures most commonly occur from motor vehicle accidents, falls, or high-impact sports collisions. For a tibial plateau fracture to heal properly, you will require physical therapy to rehabilitate you back....

06/21/2026

Happy Father’s Day! Thank you to all the wonderful fathers!