Experienced Sports Medicine Specialists
Offering the Area’s Most Advanced Athletic Care
Physically active people are especially susceptible to orthopaedic problems. Whether you’re a seasoned athlete or just starting out, OrthoUnited provides the advanced care you need.
Our doctors are extensively trained in the specialty of sports medicine, and they offer the latest treatments, including minimally-invasive arthroscopic surgery. You can have peace of mind knowing that your care is in the hands of the area’s most well-known and highly-respected sports medicine doctors. Many of our specialists are or have been team physicians for local school sports teams.
Get in touch with OrthoUnited to start your journey toward recovery.
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Use our simple online scheduling tool to make your next appointment!
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The type of injury you sustain as an athlete often depends on the sport involved. Our sports medicine specialists will tailor your treatment to your specific injury and unique anatomy. We treat athletes of all kinds!
Common Sports-Related Issues We Treat
Common examples of sports-related musculoskeletal issues treated at OrthoUnited include:
- Acromioclavicular Joint Sprain
- Ankle Sprains
- Articular Cartilage Injuries and Defects
- Biceps Tendon Tears
- Hip Labral Tears
- Knee ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament) Tears
- Knee MCL (Medial Collateral Ligament) Sprains and Tears
- Knee Meniscus Tears
- Patella Instability and Dislocations
- Rotator Cuff Tears
- Shoulder Instability/Dislocation
- SLAP Tears and Labral Tears
- Stress Fractures
Comprehensive Sports Medicine Treatment Options
Depending on the severity of your injury, prescribed treatment may include:
- The R.I.C.E. method of rest, ice, compression, and elevation
- Medications, such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), to relieve pain and inflammation
- Cortisone injections to help reduce pain and inflammation after an injury
- Surgery to repair torn connective tissues or realign bones with compound fractures
- Rehabilitation to assist the injured body part to regain normal function
- Immobilization to prevent further damage and reduce pain, swelling, and muscle spasms, as well as aid in the healing process
- Hot and cold therapies
- Not only can we help you heal, we can offer you advice on how to improve your performance, too. And with on-site physical rehabilitation, we make it convenient to complete your recovery.
We promote preventive care through wellness, fitness and performance-enhancement consultations. OrthoUnited can provide:
- Running analysis
- Pitching analysis
- Sport-specific rehabilitation and performance enhancement programs
Is an Overuse Injury Slowing You Down?
If recurring joint, tendon, muscle or ligament pain is affecting your workouts, recreational sports, or active lifestyle, it may be time to get answers.
At OrthoUnited, we help active adults understand what's causing their pain, explore non-surgical treatment options, and create a plan to get back to the activities they enjoy.
Whether you play pickleball, golf, tennis, run, cycle, lift weights, or simply enjoy staying active, treating an injury early can help prevent a minor issue from becoming a bigger setback.
Quick Answer:
Where Should I Go for a Sprain or Possible Broken Bone?
For non-life-threatening bone, joint, and muscle injuries like sprains, possible fractures, and sports injuries, you can walk in to OrthoUnited Express Care. An orthopaedic specialist will evaluate your injury, take X-rays on-site if needed, and explain your diagnosis and treatment plan, without the added hospital facility fee that often comes with an E.R. visit.
Meet Our Sports Medicine Doctors
Our Patients Say It Best
We Provide Everything You Need for Cutting-Edge Care
Walk in with no appointment needed and see an orthopaedic specialist for broken bones, sprains, and sports injuries.
Diagnosis & Imaging
X-ray and MRI on-site, often the same day as your visit, so you get answers sooner.
Surgery Centers
Two dedicated orthopaedic surgery centers, OASIS and OS3, when surgery is the right choice.
Physical Therapy
A recovery plan built around your goals, coordinated directly with your physician.
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