Uptown Sports Medicine
Schedule Appointment
To schedule, call 303-318-2500
Our address is:
1960 Ogden Street, Suite 460
Denver, CO 80218
(located inside Bruner Family Medicine at Uptown Community Health Center)
Life Is a Sport
You don't have to be a competitive athlete to benefit from sports medicine.
For some people, it's running a marathon. For others, it's keeping up with the kids, hiking the trails, playing pickleball, working in the yard, or simply getting through the day without pain.
At Uptown Community Health Center, sports medicine is about helping you stay active in the ways that matter most to you.
Whether you're recovering from an injury, managing a chronic condition, or trying to prevent future problems, we'll work with you to create a treatment plan focused on your goals—not just your diagnosis.
Does This Sound Like You?
My knee, shoulder, or back hurts.
Whether your pain started suddenly or has developed over time, we'll help identify the cause and create a treatment plan.
I was injured exercising or playing sports.
From weekend warriors to competitive athletes, we treat a wide variety of sports-related injuries.
Arthritis is slowing me down.
Joint pain doesn't have to keep you from doing the things you love. We offer conservative treatment options to help you stay active.
My child was injured playing sports.
We care for young athletes and help them recover safely while supporting a healthy return to activity.
I need a sports physical.
Comprehensive sports physicals help identify concerns before the season begins and ensure athletes are ready to participate.
I want to avoid surgery if possible.
Many musculoskeletal conditions can be successfully managed with non-surgical treatments and rehabilitation.
Detailed Services List
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Evaluation and treatment for sprains, strains, fractures, tendon injuries, ligament injuries, and other sports-related conditions.
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Personalized care to reduce pain, improve mobility, and help you stay active.
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Care for growing athletes, including injury treatment, sports physicals, and return-to-play guidance.
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Evaluation and management of sports-related concussions to support a safe recovery.
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Treatment for repetitive stress injuries affecting runners, walkers, cyclists, and other active individuals.
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Guidance to improve movement, reduce injury risk, and help you continue doing the activities you enjoy.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Not at all. Sports medicine is for anyone who wants to move better and stay active, whether that means playing sports, exercising, working, or simply enjoying everyday life.
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Many patients can schedule directly with our sports medicine provider. Contact our team and we'll help determine the best next step based on your insurance.
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We evaluate and treat sports injuries, joint pain, arthritis, tendon injuries, overuse injuries, concussions, and many other musculoskeletal conditions.
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Yes. Sports medicine physicians often help patients manage arthritis through exercise recommendations, rehabilitation, medications, injections when appropriate, and other non-surgical treatments designed to reduce pain and improve function.
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Yes. We care for children as well as adults and older adults.
Why Choose Uptown Sports Medicine?
✓ Personalized care focused on your goals
✓ Non-surgical treatment whenever appropriate
✓ Care for children, adults, and older adults
✓ Treatment for both acute injuries and chronic pain
✓ Evidence-based care tailored to your lifestyle
✓ Convenient care close to home in Denver, Colorado
Meet Dr. Michael J. DaRosa, DO
Founding Physician | Uptown Sports Medicine
Dr. DaRosa is a non-surgical sports medicine physician and cares for patients and athletes of all ages. He specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal conditions of all joints including sprains, strains, tendonitis, arthritis and cartilage injury, bursitis, back/neck pain, sports related concussion, and non-surgical fractures. Dr. DaRosa's goal is to get his patients safely back to the activities they love, whether it be professional sports or gardening in the back yard because "LIFE is a Sport!"
Dr. DaRosa is the team physician for the Colorado Raptors men's and Glendale Merlins women professional rugby teams and is a medical director for the Denver Public School Athletics where he does a weekly injury check for all DPS athletes. Dr. DaRosa has also served as team physician for the Indy Eleven professional soccer team, Indy Fuel professional hockey team, the Indianapolis Colts, as well as for multiple colleges and high schools since 2008.
Dr. DaRosa graduated from Carthage College in Kenosha, Wisconsin where he was captain of the soccer team. He earned his medical degree from Des Moines College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed residency training at Saint Joseph Family Medicine in Denver. Dr. DaRosa completed a sports medicine fellowship at Indiana University in Indianapolis.
In his spare time, Dr. DaRosa enjoys snowboarding, soccer, hiking with family, and playing the guitar.
Expertise
Education
Fellowship: Indiana University School of Medicine, Sports Medicine, 2012
Residency: Saint Joseph Hospital, Family Medicine, 2011
Medical School: Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine, 2008
Board Certifications
Sports Medicine: American Board of Family Medicine, 2012
Family Medicine: American Board of Family Medicine, 2011
“My goal isn’t just to treat pain - It’s to help people build strength, improve function, and regain the confidence to return to and enjoy the activities that are vital to you living your best life.”
- Michael DaRosa D.O. Board Certified Sports Medicine Physician
What to Expect at Your First Visit
1. We'll listen.
We'll take time to understand your symptoms, your health history, and your goals.
2. We'll evaluate.
A thorough examination helps us identify what's causing your pain or limiting your movement.
3. We'll explain.
You'll leave with a clear understanding of your diagnosis and your treatment options.
4. We'll create a plan.
Together, we'll develop a personalized treatment plan designed to help you get back to doing what you love.
Schedule an Appointment Today!
To schedule an appointment at Uptown’s Sports Medicine Clinic, call 303-318-2500.