Why am I a physical therapist?

I was plagued by ankle sprains in High School and College. I remember going to a physical therapist and having him explain exactly what was happening and how this injury was continuing to take me out of my game. In his evaluation, he educated me on the anatomy and injury, the biomechanics of my sport, and about the healing process. His knowledge and expertise got me back into the game. I knew then that I wanted to be that guy, the person to get people back into their game; whether it be sports, work, play, or life.

Why did I start Champion Sports Medicine and Physical Therapy?

To create the same type of physical therapy clinic that I would want to go to. I asked myself, “where would I want to go, how would I want to be treated, what would I want to gain from my physical therapist”. In addition, I asked “what part of the profession do you love the most, what do you see people needing the most”. The  answer to these is Champion Sports Medicine and Physical Therapy, LLC.

Continuing Education:

“Knowing is not enough, we must apply; willing is not enough, we must do.” (Bruce Lee) My continuing education history has been a collection of manual therapy, sports performance, and functional training background. The foundation of my philosophy is based upon the Functional Medicine approach founded by Gary Gray, and the North American Institute of Orthopedic Manual Therapy- an eclectic approach to problem solving and manual therapy. I have taken many courses and researched sports performance and enhancement for specific sports such as Road & Mountain Biking, Running, and Ice Hockey. I plan to obtain my Manual Therapist Certification, continue to build upon the strong cycling program, and develop my knowledge and skills regarding other sport specific programs.

Professional & community activities:

I have been an APTA Orthopedic and Sports Sections member since 1997. I volunteered for the Steamboat Soap Box Derby Committee 2002-2003. I was a member of the Steamboat Springs Rotary Club 2002-2003.

Personal Interests:

I love to mountain or road bike, play ice hockey and soccer, snowboard, snow shoe, hike, camp, take my dogs Kona and Kea for walks, laugh with friends, eat pizza, and to truly have a good life.

What patients have said:

“I really liked how you treated the cause, not just the symptom”.

“You did a great job explaining to me what was going on and what to do for it”.

“I should have gone to you sooner”.

Education background:

Masters of Science of Physical Therapy- Regis University, Denver, CO.

Bachelor of Science of Exercise Sport Science, Emphasis on Sports Medicine and a Minor in Anatomy and Neuroscience- Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO, 1997. Certified Custom Orthotics Provider

Other:

Regis University Affiliate Faculty Member

Shannon Gore

Practice Assistant

As a yoga instructor and former social worker, Shannon has much experience with helping others to better care for their mind, their body and their spirit. She was first introduced to physical therapy in 1995 when a car accident resulted in the need for therapy.  It was a positive experience with Physical Therapy and a new found love of yoga for maintenance that kept Shannon feeling well physically and beyond.  It brings Shannon great pleasure to support Champion Sports Medicine and Physical Therapy in providing positive and effective client care.  

Shannon earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology with a minor in Social Work in 1993 from The University of Dayton. She earned her certification in Hatha Yoga in 2001.

Shannon spends much of her free time enjoying live music and dance, travel, hiking and her friends and family.

Mission:

To provide exceptional sports medicine and orthopedic physical therapy with the focus of injury treatment, prevention, function, and performance.

To integrate sport specific programs, manual therapy, dynamic functional exercise, and neurological re-education for optimal recovery and performance.

Utilizing biomechanics, anatomy, neurobiology, and physiology to evaluate and treat movement and performance dysfunctions.

To educate the athlete and patient about the injury process, recovery, and the role of prevention in the future.

To treat the cause, not just the symptoms, of the injury to the best of our abilities.

Inspire athletes and patients to build individual desire and growth, of not only athletics and competition, but for life long health and wellness.

Allow for a comfortable atmosphere and a positive experience.

To provide a first rate facility that is conducive to healing and sports performance.

To create a beneficial impact to the surrounding community.

To allow for victory in our everyday lives and competition, and to experience the heart of a champion.

Vision:

To become the destination facility for exceptional sports medicine and orthopedic physical therapy.

To develop comprehensive athletic and orthopedic evaluations and treatments that will provide for excellent outcomes and results.

To create and develop sport programs that are specific to the sport, improve recovery and prevention of injury in that sport, and prepare the athlete for optimal performance capabilities.

To establish strong, mutually beneficial and synergistic relationships with performance and health care businesses that share common ethics and goals with a similar emphasis on integrity and sincerity.

To be an integral part of the process to treat, prevent, and educate athletic or orthopedic injuries and improve athletic performance.

To provide educational presentations and opportunities for the community regarding sports medicine and orthopedic issues.

To advance the field of sports medicine and physical therapy by creating and participating in future research and studies. To become known as the experts in sports medicine and physical therapy for treatment and program development.