Medical School
- MD, University of Colorado School of Medicine
Undergraduate School
- BA/BS, Regis University (CO)
Internship
- University of Colorado (University Hospital) Program
Residency
- University of Colorado, Chief Resident, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Fellowships
- University of Colorado, Sports Medicine
Languages
English, SpanishDepartment
Physical Medicine & RehabilitationProfessional Titles
- Assistant Professor of Clinical Practice
Research Interests
Sports medicine, Orthobiologics, PRP, BMAC, MFATPublications
- Nicolosi C, Draganich C, Marzloff G. Subcutaneous Botulinum Toxin Type-A Injections for the Treatment of Central Neuropathic Pain in a Patient With Multiple Sclerosis - A Case Report. Pain Med Case Rep. 2024 Jul;8(5):179-184. PubMed PMID: 40577435
- Laker SR, Nicolosi C. Sports Related Concussion. Phys Med Rehabil Clin N Am. 2024 Aug;35(3):547-558. PubMed PMID: 38945650
- Nicolosi, Christian & Ford, Joshay & Meron, Adele. (2023). Hydrodissection of Peripheral Nerve Entrapments. Current Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Reports. 11. 1-7. 10.1007/s40141-023-00405-7.
- Nicolosi C, Barber K, Draganich C, Niehaus W. Inpatient Rehabilitation After COVID-19 Hospitalization in a Patient With Lung Transplant: A Case Study. Am J Phys Med Rehabil. 2021 Jul 1;100(7):627-630. PubMed PMID: 33901042
Professional Memberships
- International Orthobiologics Foundation, Member
- American Medical Society for Sport Medicine, Member
- American College for Sporrts Medicine, Member
- American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Member
Practice Locations
CU Medicine Orthopedics and Sports Medicine - UCHealth Steadman Hawkins Clinic Denver175 Inverness Drive West
Suite 200
Englewood, CO 80112
303-694-3333
Hospital Affiliation
- University of Colorado Hospital
- UCHealth Broomfield Hospital
Specialty Information
Specialties- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Board Certification (2026)
- Sports Medicine
- American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Board Certification (2026)
- Sports Medicine
- Bones, Joints and Muscles
- Bones, Joints and Muscles - AC joint osteoarthritis
- Bones, Joints and Muscles - Achilles Tendon Degeneration and Rupture
- Bones, Joints and Muscles - Ankle sprain
- Bones, Joints and Muscles - Arthritis
- Bones, Joints and Muscles - Back Pain
- Bones, Joints and Muscles - Biceps tendinitis
- Bones, Joints and Muscles - Calf strain (tennis leg)
- Bones, Joints and Muscles - Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Bones, Joints and Muscles - Foot and Ankle Injuries and Disorders
- Bones, Joints and Muscles - Foot and Ankle Sports Injuries
- Bones, Joints and Muscles - Fractures
- Bones, Joints and Muscles - Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis)
- Bones, Joints and Muscles - Hamstring strain
- Bones, Joints and Muscles - Hip bursitis
- Bones, Joints and Muscles - Hip impingement
- Bones, Joints and Muscles - Hip Injuries and Disorders
- Bones, Joints and Muscles - Hip osteoarthritis
- Bones, Joints and Muscles - IT band syndrome
- Bones, Joints and Muscles - Knee bursitis
- Bones, Joints and Muscles - Knee Injuries and Disorders
- Bones, Joints and Muscles - Knee osteoarthritis
- Bones, Joints and Muscles - Lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow)
- Bones, Joints and Muscles - Leg Injuries and Disorders
- Bones, Joints and Muscles - Ligament and Cartilage Injuries
- Bones, Joints and Muscles - Medial epicondylitis (golfers elbow)
- Bones, Joints and Muscles - Patellar tendinitis
- Bones, Joints and Muscles - Patellofemoral pain syndrome
- Bones, Joints and Muscles - Rotator cuff bursitis
- Bones, Joints and Muscles - Rotator cuff tendinitis
- Bones, Joints and Muscles - Shoulder Injuries and Disorders
- Bones, Joints and Muscles - SI joint pain
- Bones, Joints and Muscles - Spine Injuries
- Bones, Joints and Muscles - Sprains and Strains
- Regenerative Medicine
Clinical Interests
Sports medicine; non-operative musculoskeletal care; lumbar spine care; diagnostic musculoskeletal ultrasound; ultrasound-guided procedures; regenerative medicine and orthobiologics, including platelet-rich plasma (PRP), bone marrow aspirate concentrate (BMAC), and adipose-derived injections; acute and chronic sports injuries; tendon and ligament disorders; image-guided lumbar spine interventions; athlete care; sideline and event coverage; and return-to-sport care.
Care Philosophy
I believe in a patient-centered approach focused on helping people remain active and continue doing the activities they love. As a former collegiate athlete, I understand the importance of movement, sport, and maintaining an active lifestyle. I particularly enjoy caring for athletes across the full spectrum—from elite and professional competitors to recreational athletes and weekend warriors. My goal is to identify the source of pain or dysfunction, develop an individualized treatment plan, and use rehabilitation, targeted interventions, and minimally invasive treatments when appropriate to maximize function and quality of life.
Sports medicine; non-operative musculoskeletal care; lumbar spine care; diagnostic musculoskeletal ultrasound; ultrasound-guided procedures; regenerative medicine and orthobiologics, including platelet-rich plasma (PRP), bone marrow aspirate concentrate (BMAC), and adipose-derived injections; acute and chronic sports injuries; tendon and ligament disorders; image-guided lumbar spine interventions; athlete care; sideline and event coverage; and return-to-sport care.
Care Philosophy
I believe in a patient-centered approach focused on helping people remain active and continue doing the activities they love. As a former collegiate athlete, I understand the importance of movement, sport, and maintaining an active lifestyle. I particularly enjoy caring for athletes across the full spectrum—from elite and professional competitors to recreational athletes and weekend warriors. My goal is to identify the source of pain or dysfunction, develop an individualized treatment plan, and use rehabilitation, targeted interventions, and minimally invasive treatments when appropriate to maximize function and quality of life.
Personal Interests
I enjoy spending time with my family, staying active, playing and watching soccer, hiking, skiing, traveling and exploring Colorado. I love all things sports. As a former collegiate soccer player, athletics have remained an important part of my life, and I enjoy finding ways to stay active and involved in sports.
Volunteer Activities
I am passionate about improving access to health care, physical activity, and sports participation. I have volunteered providing care for uninsured patients in rehabilitation settings, helped lead initiatives to increase access to exercise equipment in underserved communities, and participate in sports physicals for local public schools.
Public Speaking
Yes
I have presented at national medical conferences, including meetings of the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM), American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAPM&R), and American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM). My presentations have covered topics including sports injuries, concussion and return to play, athlete mental health, musculoskeletal injury risk, and rehabilitation medicine. I enjoy speaking about sports medicine, musculoskeletal care, athlete health, and emerging treatment approaches that help patients remain active.
I enjoy spending time with my family, staying active, playing and watching soccer, hiking, skiing, traveling and exploring Colorado. I love all things sports. As a former collegiate soccer player, athletics have remained an important part of my life, and I enjoy finding ways to stay active and involved in sports.
Volunteer Activities
I am passionate about improving access to health care, physical activity, and sports participation. I have volunteered providing care for uninsured patients in rehabilitation settings, helped lead initiatives to increase access to exercise equipment in underserved communities, and participate in sports physicals for local public schools.
Public Speaking
Yes
I have presented at national medical conferences, including meetings of the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM), American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAPM&R), and American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM). My presentations have covered topics including sports injuries, concussion and return to play, athlete mental health, musculoskeletal injury risk, and rehabilitation medicine. I enjoy speaking about sports medicine, musculoskeletal care, athlete health, and emerging treatment approaches that help patients remain active.