Boulder’s activity profile places exceptional stress on the shoulder. Steep climbing holds on the Flatirons, overhead lifting in CrossFit and strength gyms, swimming volume, racket sports, and year-round outdoor training all create significant load on the rotator cuff, biceps tendon, labrum, and stabilizing structures.
Dynamic Athlete Sports Medicine & Regenerative Orthopaedics delivers Boulder’s most advanced PRP shoulder protocol. Every treatment is physician-performed, ultrasound-guided, shockwave-primed, and biologically matched to the exact tissue involved.
Dynamic Athlete is the destination clinic for those seeking optimal outcomes through unmatched precision, clinical expertise, and evidence-based regenerative medicine.
The shoulder responds well to regenerative stimulation because PRP strengthens tendon fibers, reduces inflammation, and improves tissue quality.
Dynamic Athlete uses a precision-based PRP shoulder protocol that includes:
Designed for stronger biologic potency and tissue-specific effect.
LP PRP: for joint and inflammatory presentations
LR PRP: for rotator cuff and tendon injuries
FRP: for early degenerative or chronic overload patterns
ESWT, RPW, and EMTT activate the rotator cuff and surrounding tissues before injection, improving cellular responsiveness and blood flow.
Every injection is performed under direct visualization to target the supraspinatus, infraspinatus, subscapularis, biceps tendon sheath, AC joint, or subacromial space with precision.
The shoulder depends on precise coordination between tendons, stabilizers, and joint mechanics. Boulder athletes frequently experience:
These issues often worsen with ongoing high-volume training.
PRP supports biologic repair that helps restore stability and reduce pain without surgery.
Ultrasound is used when appropriate to evaluate tendon integrity, bursal inflammation, joint mechanics, and structural contributors to pain.
LP, LR, or FRP is selected based on the specific injury pattern and activity requirements.
ESWT, RPW, and EMTT prepare the rotator cuff and surrounding tissues for biologic stimulation.
Performed exclusively by Dr. Garg with full visualization.
Plans include strength progressions, overhead modifications, climbing volume strategy, mobility sequencing, and return-to-training guidance.
Our shoulder PRP system is engineered for athletes and active adults who
want to avoid surgery and return to the training they love.
Patients choose Dynamic Athlete for:
This is regenerative shoulder care built for Boulder’s lifestyle.
As a regenerative medicine expert, Dr. Aneesh Garg is a national leader, educator, and consultant in regenerative medicine. He serves as Medical Director of the American Shockwave Training Institute and Teaching Faculty for the Regenerative Medicine Training Institute, where he trains clinicians in biologic dosing, shockwave protocols, and ultrasound-guided procedures.
With USA Hockey and US Soccer, Dr. Garg has deep experience managing shoulder injuries in high-performance athletes.
Dynamic Athlete is the only Boulder clinic offering ESWT, RPW, and EMTT as a unified biologic activation system.
LP, LR, and FRP are chosen based on tendon density, inflammation, and shoulder mechanics.
Protocols support climbers, powerlifters, Olympic lifters, swimmers, racquet-sport athletes, CrossFit athletes, and active adults who depend on shoulder strength and mobility.
Dr. Aneesh Garg, DO, CAQ is a double board-certified Sports Medicine physician and the Sports Medicine and Regenerative Physician and Founder of Dynamic Athlete Sports Medicine and Regenerative Orthopaedics in Boulder, Colorado.
He completed his residency at Yale-New Haven Hospital and his Sports Medicine fellowship at the American Sports Medicine Institute (ASMI) within the Andrews Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center. Dr. Garg currently serves as Team Physician for USA Hockey and Team Physician for U.S. Soccer. He serves as Founder and Medical Director of the American Shockwave Training Institute (ASTI).
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Yes. PRP supports tendon healing and reduces inflammation in rotator cuff tendinopathy and partial tears. It is commonly used for Boulder climbers and lifters.
Dynamic Athlete provides high-dose PRP combined with a full shockwave stack to enhance biologic activity. All shoulder injections are ultrasound-guided and physician-performed.
Most athletes resume light loading within one to two weeks, gradually progressing based on tissue behavior and pain response.
PRP is derived from your own blood and administered under sterile technique with ultrasound guidance, making it a safe regenerative option.
Founder, Sports Medicine & Regenerative Physician
Dr. Garg is double board-certified in Sports Medicine and Internal Medicine. He completed his residency at Yale School of Medicine and his sports medicine fellowship at the Andrews Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center (ASMI) in 2015, the same institution that treats MLB, NFL, and NCAA athletes. He serves as Team Physician for USA Hockey and U.S. Soccer, and is the Founder and Medical Director of the American Shockwave Training Institute (ASTI). Dr. Garg is teaching faculty at the Regenerative Medicine Training Institute (RMTI) and Rocky Vista University. He developed the Dynamic PRP+, Dynamic Stem Cell+, Dynamic Shockwave+, Dynamic Core+, and Dynamic Mind+ protocols used at this practice. Learn more about Dr. Garg’s credentials and training.
Physician Assistant
McKenna works alongside Dr. Garg in all aspects of clinical care, from patient evaluation through regenerative procedures. She is trained in our proprietary Dynamic PRP+, Dynamic Shockwave+, and Dynamic Core+ protocols under Dr. Garg’s direct supervision. At Dynamic Athlete, our PA does not operate independently on regenerative cases. McKenna works under the same physician who designed the treatment plan, ensuring consistency and precision at every step.
Practice Manager
Nicole manages all non-clinical operations at Dynamic Athlete. With backgrounds in both interior design and business, she transformed the clinic space into the boutique sports medicine environment our patients experience today. Nicole handles scheduling, insurance coordination, and practice operations, bringing a level of personal attention and genuine hospitality that patients notice the moment they walk in.
Clinical Coordinator
Tara coordinates your clinical journey from initial consultation through follow-up care. When your treatment plan involves multiple modalities, such as Dynamic Shockwave+ combined with Dynamic PRP+, Tara manages the scheduling, communication, and logistics so nothing falls through the cracks. She is your primary point of contact between appointments.
Therapy Puppy
Mila is an official member of the Dynamic Athlete team. She greets patients, reduces anxiety, and helps create the welcoming environment that distinguishes our practice from a typical medical office. Every detail at Dynamic Athlete, from Mila to the office design, is built around making your experience as comfortable as your treatment is effective.