CU Sports Medicine and Performance Center

08/18/2025

Q&A: 8 common myths about back pain.

Back pain is more common than homeownership in the U.S. While about 65% of adults own a home, nearly 80% of adults will have back pain at some point. Despite how common this type of pain is, myths about it persist.

08/13/2025

Please join Dr. Sherrie Ballantine-Talmadge on Tuesday August 26th, 7-8pm, to learn about the best ways to handle sports concussions!! Register at www.bch.org/concussion

08/11/2025

How tennis takes a toll: The leg and foot injuries players need to watch out for.

Tennis demands explosive movement like lunges, pivots, sprints and sudden stops. Every serve starts with a push from the toes. Every rally shifts weight between the heel and forefoot. Unlike sports with linear movement, like sprinting, tennis places constant multi-directional stress on the feet and....

08/05/2025

Dr. Sherrie Ballentine-Talmadge on challenging common beliefs about equestrian health and safety.

Horseback riding is more than just a hobby - it’s a physically demanding, mentally engaging sport that deserves the same level of medical attention and athlete care as any other high-impact discipline.

07/29/2025

What to expect during pelvic floor physical therapy.

Pelvic floor physical therapy addresses pelvic health issues. It helps offer relief from pain, incontinence, and postsurgical challenges.

07/22/2025

Emotional well-being. Fall prevention. Chair yoga has a lot to offer people of all ages.

As older adults have become more active, chair yoga has grown in popularity. Sitting down to exercise, or standing while holding onto a chair to perform some poses, may not sound like a workout, but Rivman, Luria, Leister and practitioners everywhere see a world of benefits.

07/15/2025

Are Topical Anti-Inflammatory Creams Worth the Rub?

Chronic pain and inflammation can really take a toll on your physical and mental health. Oral nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like ibuprofen (Motrin®, Advil®) can help reduce pain and inflammation. But they also carry certain risks for cardiovascular and kidney issues, stroke, bleedi...

07/08/2025

Early, sustained physical therapy stems intraarticular injection in knee osteoarthritis.

Promptly starting physical therapy after a diagnosis of knee osteoarthritis, and attending 13 or more sessions, decreases the likelihood of subsequent intraarticular therapies, according to data published in Arthritis & Rheumatology.

07/07/2025

Did you miss Dr. Ballantine's presentation on Equestrian Sports Medicine?!?! If so, you can check out the blog and presentation here :)

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07/04/2025

Wishing you and your family a Happy Independence Day!

07/01/2025

Exercises and stretches for hip pain.

Hip pain can have a range of causes, from minor injury to chronic inflammation. In many cases, gently exercising and stretching the hips can help relieve pain and restore mobility.

06/24/2025

Causes of Pain and Burning in the Achilles Tendon.

Injury to your Achilles tendon can cause pain, burning, redness, and swelling. The Achilles tendon is a thick tendon that attaches your calf muscles to your heel bone. It is crucial for walking, running, and jumping.