On Super Bowl Sunday 2011, I was snowboarding at high speeds, through a shoot on Windows, when I hit a fallen tree buried under four feet of new snow. I was thrown back off my feet, and unsure if I should throw up or pass out. Regardless, I could not move [...]
Spectators of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic Games enjoyed watching additional freestyle skiing events. Freestyle skiing formerly included Aerials, Halfpipe, Moguls and Ski Cross. However, starting in 2018, the International Olympic Committee added Big Air and Slopestyle, and now there are a total of 13 events for the sport. These additions are [...]
The metal rod in my left thigh will stand the test of time better than anything else in my body. It simply won’t let me forget December 4, 2016.And maybe I shouldn’t. After all, I learned a lot about myself during that period of my life. And perhaps even came out of it with [...]
The 2022 ski season is in full swing. Most ski enthusiasts understand that preparation and heads-up precautions are the remedies for preventing ski accidents. Shoulder injuries make up a moderate percentage of total ski injuries, and they require comprehensive rehabilitation to return to skiing. Richard Cunningham, MD, a shoulder, knee and medicine [...]
Cross country skiing – also known as Nordic skiing – is enjoyed by a growing demographic of all levels in the US. The Nordic experience provides a vigorous athletic workout, and access to winter landscapes and unique vistas for recreational participants to Olympic competitors. Injury prevention is essential to keep cross country [...]
From pro and semi-pro, to collegiate, juniors, youth, peewee and pick-up players, ice hockey is a popular winter sport. There is high speed action. Impacts and collisions can lead to injury in ice hockey players.What are the common risks for injury in ice hockey players?Richard Cunningham, MD, is a board certified orthopedic [...]
What is a Sports Medicine Doctor?Colorado’s high country is home to a large demographic of active athletes. Professionals, elites, masters, juniors, amateurs and enthusiasts alike take advantage of the high country setting, and also utilize the world class sports medicine care with Dr. Richard Cunningham when needed. Known as the Vail knee [...]
Dr. Cunningham is a knee surgeon at Vail Summit Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery. He is an expert at diagnosing and treating meniscus tears for patients. The knee is the largest joint in the body. It is designed to bear the full weight of the body and absorb the impact of all weight bearing [...]
Dr. Cunningham and his team want you to get the most out of your physical therapy if it is prescribed. Dr. Cunningham is an expert sports medicine orthopedic surgeon who specializes in the treatment of the knee and shoulder. He cares a great deal about patient education as this is so important [...]
Mountain sports enthusiasts share a common passion for conquering the heights. The Colorado Rockies offer a grand array of world class peaks, vistas, trail heads, terrain, seasons and challenges to draw mountain sports athletes from around the world. As such, these mountains present risk to the unprepared. Conditioning, fitness, strength, stamina and [...]
There are over 50 million hiking enthusiasts in the US. When consider backpackers, trekkers, and high peak summiteers, the numbers are impressive. Hikers who tackle the “Fourteeners” here in Colorado are an avid group. With all this high altitude trekking, injuries can occur. Hiking injuries typically involve strains and sprains, dislocations and [...]
What Causes Knee Pain?Richard Cunningham, MD is an expert knee surgeon who offers innovative treatments for patients with knee pain. There are several common causes of knee pain including:Knee arthritis: Knee osteoarthritis, or wear and tear arthritis, causes pain and swellingTendonitis: Tendons surrounding the knee are prone to painful inflammation.Ligament Tears: These painful injuries [...]
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“If you suffer this sort of injury Dr. Cunningham and his team are the people you want to see. They have preformed 1,000s of knee and shoulder surgeries, it’s what they do. The whole time they were supportive, realistic with recovery expectations and did phenomenal work. I hope to be just a one time customer but I can’t recommend them enough for those who suffer an injury like I did. Dr. Cunningham is one of the best knee and shoulder doctors in Vail.”
– Ryan B.
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