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Sports Medicine

A sports medicine doctor is a physician who is uniquely trained to diagnose, treat, and help prevent injuries in professional and amateur athletes. These practitioners may be primary care physicians or orthopedic surgeons who subspecialize in sports medicine. Sports medicine doctors can help patients with a wide array of musculoskeletal conditions – issues that impact the bones, joints, muscles, and other connective tissues – regain strength and mobility.

What Does a Sports Medicine Doctor Treat?

Here are a few examples of injuries and diseases that sports medicine doctors commonly address:

  • Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries
  • Tendinitis
  • Bursitis
  • Joint sprains
  • Tennis elbow
  • Rotator cuff injuries
  • Labral tears
  • Muscle strains
  • Stress fractures
  • Achilles tendon injuries
  • Shin splints

Sports medicine doctors can also suggest self-care measures and preventive treatments to help avoid future injury, such as stretching routines and diet recommendations.

Sports medicine at Orthopaedic Specialists

Orthopaedic Specialists is a renowned orthopedic practice in the Greater Pittsburgh Region with fellowship-trained sports medicine physicians who treat every patient like a member of the family. We can provide advanced treatments to athletes of all ages and levels – from young marathon runners to seniors who enjoy weekends on the links. Our specialists utilize the latest advancements in both conservative and surgical treatments to help ensure patients can get back in the game as quickly and safely as possible.

Contact Orthopaedic Specialists today to learn more about our approach to sports medicine or to schedule an appointment. You may also reserve an appointment online at your convenience. With easily accessible locations north, south, east, and west of Pittsburgh, we make it simple to receive world-class sports medicine services.

What Does Sports Injury Treatment Involve?

So, you’ve injured yourself while jogging, driving the fairway, or playing pick-up volleyball with friends. What should you do next? If your injury does not improve with self-care measures like rest, over-the-counter medications, and ice therapy, it’s important to consult with a medical professional about sports injury treatment.

As a patient, your ideal course of sports injury treatment will depend on the location and extent of your injury. Some of the most common sports injuries include anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears, rotator cuff tears, tennis elbow, shin splints, stress fractures, joint sprains and strains, and labral tears. Many of these injuries can be addressed through conservative approaches like physical therapy and bracing. Less commonly, surgery may be recommended to repair damaged tissues or help stabilize bones.

Our approach to sports injury treatment

As a foremost provider of sports medicine in the Greater Pittsburgh Region, Orthopaedic Specialists can be your first choice for sports injury treatment. We take a patient-centric approach to care that considers the unique needs of each athlete we serve. Our board-certified and award-winning surgeons provide several advanced treatments for sports injuries, including tailored physical therapy regimens and minimally invasive procedures, to restore strength and mobility as quickly and safely as possible. And, as our patient, you can be assured that you’ll be treated like a member of the Orthopaedic Specialists family – not a number,

Don’t allow a sports injury to keep you sidelined. Find the expert sports injury treatment you need and deserve at Orthopaedic Specialists. Contact our friendly team today to schedule a consultation at one of our many conveniently located centers in town.

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