Sports Medicine Doctor in Wheat Ridge, CO
Get back to what you love doing.
Expert evaluation and treatment for injuries, pain, movement problems, concussion, recovery, and return to sport from a physician with extensive sports medicine experience, at our office in Wheat Ridge, CO.
For competitive athletes, weekend warriors, active adults, and anyone in Wheat Ridge, Arvada, Lakewood, Golden or west Denver who simply wants to move without pain.
You do not have to be an athlete to need sports medicine.
Sports medicine focuses on how your muscles, joints, tendons, movement, and activity affect your health. Ridgeview helps patients understand what is causing their pain, build a treatment plan, and safely return to the activities that matter to them.
Sports medicine consultations are included in every primary care membership — and standalone visits are open to anyone, even if your primary care is elsewhere.
Common conditions
Sports injuries and pain we treat in Wheat Ridge.
Meniscus Injuries
Knee pain, swelling, catching, locking, and movement limitations associated with meniscus injury.
Meniscus injury care →
LCL + MCL Strains
Evaluation and treatment of ligament injuries affecting stability and movement of the knee.
Knee ligament injuries →
Runner’s Knee
Assessment and treatment of common causes of pain around or behind the kneecap.
Runner’s knee →
Achilles Tendinitis + Tears
Evaluation of Achilles pain, overuse injuries, tendinitis, and suspected tears.
Achilles injuries →
Rotator Cuff Injuries
Evaluation of shoulder pain, weakness, limited movement, and rotator cuff injuries.
Rotator cuff care →
Chronic Myofascial Pain
Evaluation of persistent muscular pain, trigger points, movement patterns, and contributing factors.
Myofascial pain →
Tennis + Golfer’s Elbow
Treatment for repetitive-use tendon pain affecting the inside or outside of the elbow.
Elbow pain →
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Evaluation of hand numbness, tingling, weakness, and nerve compression symptoms.
Carpal tunnel care →
Ganglion Cysts
Evaluation of common fluid-filled cysts affecting the wrist or hand.
Ganglion cysts →
Sports Physicals
Preparticipation evaluations designed to determine whether an athlete is medically ready to safely participate.
Sports physicals →
Additional services
Beyond injury evaluation.
Performance + nutrition
Musculoskeletal evaluations
Return-to-play guidance
Injury prevention
Second opinions
Your road back
Diagnose. Treat. Return.
01
Understand the problem
Your initial consultation focuses on identifying the cause of the problem and developing an appropriate treatment plan.
02
See how your body responds
Follow-up evaluates your response to treatment. If needed, Dr. Kroner can adjust or escalate the treatment plan.
03
Return safely
Together, you determine when and how it is appropriate to return to your preferred activity or sport.
The goal is not simply to reduce pain. It is to help you return safely and confidently.
Something hurting? Start with an evaluation.
Included for members. Open to everyone else as a standalone visit — even if your primary care is elsewhere.