Sports Medicine

Old sports injuries frequently are the source of problems later in life, especially arthritis. Starting up a new sport can raise new issues, as we commonly see golfers and tennis players with elbow and knee problems. It is a good idea to heed the warning signs of any injury and not “play through” to the point of constant pain. That does not mean you have to hang up the towel for good, but it does mean you need to take time to heal and rehabilitate your injury. Our sports medicine physicians are here to help and know just what to do.

While sports injuries can occur in any part of the body, orthopaedic sports medicine physicians most commonly repair ankles, knees, and shoulders, and also provide guidance regarding injury prevention. Heading off overuse syndromes or ACL injuries, suggesting helpful nutrition tips, and making sure beginning players understand their own anatomy, is part of the “game plan” in sports medicine at Orthopedic Specialty Institute.