How to Stay Active, Flexible, and Pain Free During Winter Travel
While you may not think travel and joint health are related, they certainly can be. Cold temperatures make muscles stiffer, transit can worsen hip or back pain, and the holidays can make exercising harder. All these factors together make things like orthopedic injuries, arthritis, and chronic pain worse. The good news is that there are […]
Preventing Holiday Weight Gain: Tips for Joint-Friendly Eating and Drinking
The holiday season is always filled with celebration and connection, which usually also comes with lots of food and drinks. Whether it be your office party or family gathering, there are plenty of excuses to over-indulge. That is why many people tend to put on a few extra pounds during winter festivities. However, it’s important […]
Preparing for Ski Season: How to Prevent Common Injuries
The temperatures are dropping, meaning many of us are starting to look forward to winter sports. While a lot of people are eager to start skiing or snowboarding, you may want to rethink rushing into hitting the slopes. Activities like skiing require a high level of strength, balance, flexibility, and endurance. Therefore, just like any […]
Take Caution This Winter: Slips on Ice
While the snow and cold are late to come this year, we know they are on their way. Living in the Denver-metro area means a high population of active, healthy people who get outdoors – even in the cold. Slips and falls from ice are common causes of orthopedic injuries – but how do we […]
Preventing Common Sports Injuries for Women
Sports injuries can happen to anyone, but women can sometimes be at higher risk versus their male counterparts. It’s important to understand how the female anatomy can predispose someone to injury and how to properly prevent getting hurt. Injury risk in women Women have certain anatomical and hormonal differences than men which may put them […]
Returning to Sports After an ACL Tear
The knee may comprise four primary ligaments, but the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is the one most commonly injured, especially for athletes. Still, while ACL tears are common, they don’t necessarily mean the end of your athletic career—most people who tear their ACL have a full recovery and can return to their sports without long-term […]
Hip Preservation vs. Replacement: Understanding Your Options
When it comes to sports, mobility is key. However, it’s commonly one of the first things to decline as the season goes on and injuries rise. In some cases, you can take steps to preserve the health of your joints, but in others, replacement may be the best bet. Your hip is a significant weight-bearing […]
Meet Our Top Doctors!
5280 Magazine has released its 2025 list of the Denver metro area’s top doctors, and six of the doctors on the list can be found at Orthopedic Associates. With subspecialties that range from hip replacement to arthritis in the fingers, our top doctors cover a range of orthopedic and sports medicine needs so that, no […]
Stay Active, Stay Safe: Expert Advice for a Mobile Summer
Summer is a time of activity. Whether you’re hitting the hiking trails, kayaking on the lake, or swimming to cool off, there are a plethora of ways for you to spend the long summer days. However, the more active you are, the more likely mobility issues may arise, especially if your body isn’t conditioned to […]
Preventing Joint and Spine Injuries During Summer Hikes
When the weather warms up, taking to the Colorado hiking trails is a favored pastime by many. Surrounding yourself with nature is a great way to take a step back from the stresses of life and find the beauty in what’s around you. However, hiking can be more intensive than many people expect, which opens […]