Sports Medicine
From middle school to professional sports, no matter the age or activity level, participating in a sport offers a wide range of health and social benefits. However, it also makes you susceptible to a number of injuries. The CDC reports that over 8.6 million sports-related injuries occur each year, which is why AOA Orthopedic Specialists works tirelessly to get you back in the game as quickly and safely as possible. With specialists for every part of the body, you will be assured that your specific condition will be treated in the most timely and effective way. For a comprehensive list of our physicians who treat sports-related injuries, please click HERE.
AOA has your Game Plan
Once an injury has occurred, AOA Orthopedic Specialists offers the latest evaluations and treatment options including imaging, physical therapy, athletic training, and if necessary surgical intervention. Many sports medicine conditions can be managed with simple treatment plans, medication, and physical therapy, however, some injuries may require surgery.
We’re enthusiastic supporters of community sports teams and work closely with schools and clubs to keep our local athletes in good shape. Most notably, we offer a sports injury clinic where no appointment is necessary to see a physician.
The Most Common Pro Sport orthopedics Injuries Include:
All knee ligament injuries – ACL/MCL/PCL
Broken bones/fractures
Bruises
Bone Marrow Edema
Tendon sprains, strains and tears
Rotator cuff sprains, strains and tears
Broken Shin
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FAQ About Sport Medicine Orthopedics
How prevalent are sports injuries in this country?
The CDC reports that over 8.6 million sports-related injuries occur each year. Sports participants from middle school to professional sports in all sport categories are susceptible to sports-related injuries.
Where can I find treatment for a sports injury?
AOA Orthopedic Specialists offers evaluations and treatment plans that include imaging, physical herapy, athletic training, and surgical intervention. We also offer a sports injury clinic where no appointment is necessary to see a physician. Check the menu on this page for a complete list of procedures.
Who is a Sports Medicine Doctor?
A sports medicine doctor is a doctor who has had a lot of training in musculoskeletal medicine, which is the study of how the body works and how to treat and avoid illness and injury.
What is Different about them from Orthopedic Surgeons?
Even though sports medicine orthopedics and orthopedic surgeons are trained in musculoskeletal medicine, about 90% of sports injuries can be treated without surgery using a range of non-invasive methods.
Sports medicine doctors can look at injuries and offer treatments other than surgery, such as prevention, rehabilitation, education, and diet. When it’s necessary, sports medicine doctors can help a patient start physical or occupational therapy or send them to an orthopedic surgeon if they need surgery.
What Kinds of Treatments Are There?
AOA Orthopedic Specialists offers evaluations and treatment plans that include imaging, physical herapy, athletic training, and surgical intervention. We also offer a sports injury clinic where no appointment is necessary to see a physician. Check the menu on this page for a complete list of procedures.
Do They Only Help Athletes?
Doctors of sports medicine can help everyone, from top athletes to seniors living independently, avoid major injuries and deal with long-term ones.
Doctors of sports medicine can be a good source of information for people who want to start a new exercise routine or take their health to the next level. When minor or occasional athletes get hurt, they can often use the same treatment methods as professional athletes. This helps them return to their old quality of life and health faster.
