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"I don't know exactly how to thank Dr. Nieves and his wonderful staff for bringing quality and hope back into my life. I can attest that they do care and they will help you." - EP, Iowa
In sports, athletes must compete optimally, including returning quickly to full competitive performance following injury or surgery. Whether you’re a top-level athlete or a “weekend warrior,” getting back in the game and playing your best requires an individualized, multifaceted and evidence-based approach. It also demands experience and focused care so you can return to competitive play with optimal strength, flexibility and range of motion.
Ricardo A. Nieves, MD, at Colorado Spine, Pain & Sports Medicine, is committed to doing what’s most appropriate and effective so athletes can get relief, recover and compete at their highest level. Dr. Nieves works to understand your one-of-a-kind needs and goals, starting with a thorough diagnosis. Then he devises an individualized plan for minimally invasive pain relief and to achieve the fullest possible recovery and function. Here are some of the typical injuries for which he offers top-flight nonsurgical sports care:
As a board-certified specialist in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation with subspecialty board certification in Sports Medicine, Dr. Nieves has a high level of knowledge and skill in human biomechanics, musculoskeletal physiology and physical rehab. He is also a certified strength and conditioning specialist, which makes him uniquely able to help athletes be prepared, informed and properly conditioned to avoid injury and perform optimally.
An outstanding athlete himself, Dr. Nieves has also completed all of the American College of Sports Medicine’s postgraduate courses and has served as a physician for the US Olympic Training Center, a member of the Olympic Trials medical staff and a team physician for USA Judo. For these reasons, Dr. Nieves is who you want to see for your sports injuries!
To schedule an appointment, please call our office at (970) 692-5550 or use our online Request an Appointment form. For additional information on any condition, treatment or procedure, please visit our Health Education Library.