Sports Medicine Non-Surgical Treatment

Sports Medicine Physicians specialize in the medical diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal conditions. Approximately 90% of all sports-related injuries are non-surgical, and Sports Medicine Physicians specialize in assessment and management of non-operative musculoskeletal injuries. 

Common conditions treated by Sports Medicine Physicians include:

• Acute injuries (such as ankle sprains, muscle strains, knee & shoulder injuries, and fractures)
• Overuse injuries (such as tendonitis, stress fractures )
• Mild traumatic brain injury and other head injuries
• Athletes with chronic or acute illness (such as infectious mononucleosis, asthma or diabetes)
• Nutrition, supplements, ergogenic aids and performance issues
• Exercise prescription for patients who want to increase their fitness
• Injury prevention
• "Return to play" decisions in the sick or injured athlete
• Strength training and conditioning
• Healthy lifestyle promotion
• Sports Medicine Physicians also specialize in coordinating care with other members of the patient's sports medicine team include physical therapists, primary care physicians,
• Orthopaedic surgeons and other medical specialties, athletic trainers and other ancillary personnel of specialty care and rehabilitation.

Call (727) 825-1450 for more information or a free physician referral.