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From Pavement Miles to Mountain Trails Training for a marathon, trail race, or ultra run pushes both physical and mental limits. Whether you are logging miles on pavement or navigating technical singletrack, the repetitive nature of running places significant stress on the body. Many runners notice a similar pattern. Early in training, everything feels strong. But as mileage builds, small aches begin to appear. Left unaddressed, those minor issues can develop into overuse inj

Understanding the Hidden Injuries That Do Not Show Up on Initial Imaging A fall onto an outstretched hand is one of the most common injuries we see in the mountains. Whether it happens skiing in Vail, snowboarding in Beaver Creek, or biking in Breckenridge, the wrist often takes the force. Many patients are relieved when X rays are reported as normal. But weeks later, the wrist still hurts. Grip strength is reduced. Certain movements feel sharp or unstable. At Vail-Summit Ort

Why So Many Active Adults Are Misdiagnosed If you live an active mountain lifestyle and develop deep hip pain, you are often told it is a strain. A tight hip flexor. Maybe overtraining. But for many patients in Eagle and Summit Counties, the real issue is structural. Two conditions frequently overlap and are commonly missed: hip labral tears and hip impingement. And when they are not recognized early, the hip joint can continue to deteriorate. At Vail-Summit Orthopaedics & Ne

And Why Symptoms Can Worsen Days Later Many skiers walk away from a fall feeling lucky. The ankle might be sore, slightly swollen, or stiff, but not painful enough to end the day. Unfortunately, this is exactly how many significant ankle injuries begin. What feels mild at first can worsen days later, once swelling increases and injured tissues begin to declare themselves. At Vail-Summit Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery , foot and ankle injuries are one of the most common issues ev