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Sports injuries are a common occurrence, and they can be very disruptive to an athlete’s career. Traditional treatments for sports injuries, such as rest, ice, compression, and elevation, can be effective, but it can take several weeks or even months for the injury to heal completely. Fortunately, PRP therapy is here to help athletes, from…
Sports medicine doctors play a pivotal role in the lives of athletes and active individuals. Whether it’s to diagnose an orthopedic condition, treat a sports injury, or improve the performance of a professional athlete, sports medicine doctors do a lot. You may think there aren’t many reasons for you to see a sports medicine doctor…
A sports medicine physician has specialized training in the prevention and treatment of injury and illness. The more qualified among them may also be orthopedic surgeons; these doctors are ideally suited to play the role of a sport’s team’s physician and may serve as team doctors for teams or players in the NBA, NHL, NFL,…
When it comes to sports injuries, one of the most common has to do with the knees. Of the estimated sports injuries each year in the United States, 200,000 are related to the ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) and an estimated 95,000 of those injuries are ACL ruptures, but not all of these are kid injuries,…
Professional and amateur athletes alike can suffer joint injuries from an unfortunate hit, twist, or turn; or even from repetitive and strenuous use. Joints are resilient but also quite complex, and they can be damaged in the course of pursuing activities that push your body to its limits. The field of sports medicine specializes in…
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