WHY CHOOSE A sports medicine DOCTOR?
If you sustain an injury during exercise, sports or any type of physical activity you may be advised to seek a sports medicine doctor for treatment. A sports medicine doctor has special training to treat and restore function to the injured patient to get them moving again as soon as possible. They are knowledgeable about preventing illness and injury to active people. They work in conjunction with the other professionals, ie; orthopedic surgeons, physical therapists, certified athletic trainers and nutritionists to provide the highest level of care and get you moving again.
Examples of injuries a sports medicine doctor treats:
- Ankle Sprains
- Fractures
- Knee and Shoulder Injuries
- Tendonitis
- Exercise Induced Asthma
- Heat Illness
- Concussions
- Cartilage Injuries
- Spine Injuries
- Tennis Elbow
- Carpal Tunnel
- Trigger Finger
- Repetitive Injuries
- Casting, Splinting / Bracing Injuries