At Spencer Orthopedics we also have orthopedic specialists that focus on sports medicine and work with injuries associated with sports. They want to help their patients perform at an optimum level, and address issues from joint pain to osteoarthritis and nutrition.
When to see a Sports Medicine Specialist?
Many patients might wonder whether they qualify to be treated by a Sports Medicine specialist if they aren’t competitive athletes. The short answer is yes. Anyone that enjoys an active lifestyle and wants to get back to moving their bodies in the ways they enjoy can see an orthopedic doctor that specializes in Sports Medicine. Doctors at Spencer Orthopedics treat muscle and joint injuries from head to toe,
Types of Injuries Treated by Sports Medicine Specialists
- Muscle Injuries
- ACL Injuries
- Shin Splints
- Ankle Sprains
Process of Diagnosis and Treatment
As with most orthopedic injuries, the first step would be to discuss presenting symptoms with the patient and conduct a physical examination of the problem area. Sometimes additional scans are ordered to gather more information regarding the injury. Non-surgical treatment is always the first route considered. A combination of conservative treatment could include:
- Rest
- Activity changes
- Medication
- Splints and braces
- Ice and heat therapy
- Physical therapy
- Therapeutic massage
- Steroid injections
- PRP
- EPAT
- Stretching and Strengthening exercises
If the damage caused by certain sports injuries is too severe, surgery might be the only option to consider.
We want to help maximize the performance of athletes and help them prevent injuries altogether. Would you like to improve the way you move or make sure you stay on top of your active lifestyle? We can help treat the condition that is leading to your discomfort or help you adjust the way you move to prevent future injury.
