CU Sports Medicine and Performance Center is proud to celebrate 10 years of serving athletes and active individuals in Boulder and beyond. A partnership between the University of Colorado School of Medicine and Boulder Community Health, the center was established in 2015 with a clear mission: to provide comprehensive, multidisciplinary care that helps patients of all ages reach their highest level of health and wellness.
For a decade, the center has grown into a regional destination for expert care in sports medicine, orthopedic injuries, physical therapy, rehabilitation and athletic performance. With a team approach that emphasizes collaboration across specialties, the center delivers personalized care that supports every stage of recovery and performance improvement.
“Over the past 10 years, CU Sports Medicine and Performance Center has grown into something truly special. What started as a vision for collaborative, community-focused care is now a thriving center where patients of all ages receive expert support under one roof,” shares Executive Director Chrissy Roll, MHA.
“The partnership between CU Medicine and Boulder Community Health is unique in its ability to serve our region, and the dedication our teams bring to every patient interaction is what makes this center extraordinary,” Roll adds.
The care team includes CU School of Medicine physicians and providers, physical therapists, athletic trainers and rehabilitation specialists. Together, they create a seamless experience for patients, combining advanced diagnostics and treatment with hands-on therapy and performance support.
Comprehensive Services Under One Roof
CU Sports Medicine and Performance Center offers a full range of services designed to support both recovery and peak performance. Patients benefit from access to:
Sports Medicine
- Concussion management
- Orthopedic injuries
- Orthopedic surgery
- Electromyography
- Cartilage repair and restoration
- Hip preservation
- Neurosurgery
Physical Therapy
- Pre and post-surgical therapy
- Throwing analysis
- Swim Flume and Swim Stroke analysis
- Hand therapy
- Gait analysis/custom orthotics
- Bike fitting
- Concussion care
- Vestibular rehab
- ACL injury prevention
- Return to sport
- Pelvic floor rehab
- Women in sports medicine
- Blood Flow Restriction
- Pilates
- Trigger Point Dry Needling
- Alter G
- Classes
Advanced Imaging
- X-Ray
- MRI
- C-Arm
“As we celebrate a decade of impact here at the CU Sports Medicine and Performance Center, I’m incredibly proud of the world-class, multidisciplinary team we’ve built.” shares Dr. Eric McCarty, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and a fellowship-trained sports medicine specialist at the center who has been named president of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine and who cares for patients of every activity level at the clinic. “From elite professionals and Division I athletes to high school competitors and weekend warriors, we’ve been honored to care for those who push their bodies to perform at every level. Our integrated approach — blending orthopedics, sports medicine, rehabilitation and performance training — sets us apart and ensures each patient receives comprehensive, personalized care.”
This 10-year milestone is more than a celebration. It is a testament to the center’s lasting commitment to helping patients overcome limitations and achieve their goals.
With deep roots in the Boulder community and a strong connection to academic medicine, CU Sports Medicine and Performance Center remains focused on delivering outstanding care and innovation for the next decade and beyond.
Dr. McCarty says, “We’ve established a nationally and internationally recognized center of excellence right here on the University of Colorado Boulder campus, and we’re just getting started.”
Whether recovering from an injury or striving to improve performance, patients will find trusted partners and expert guidance at every step of the way.
