Sports Medicine Specialist

A sports medicine specialist can help you recover from your sports-related injuries, guiding you back to optimal fitness. In this article, we will talk about the field of sports medicine and how it can help you with both the rehabilitation and prevention of sports injuries.

If you’re seeking comprehensive care for sports-related injuries or aiming to optimize your athletic performance, look no further than Precision Orthopaedic Specialties. Our sports medicine specialists in Chardon, Chagrin Falls and Middlefield Ohio, are equipped with the expertise and resources to provide personalized treatment plans tailored to your specific needs. Whether you’re recovering from a sprain or striving to prevent future injuries, our team is committed to guiding you every step of the way.

Understanding Sports Medicine

Sports medicine is a branch of medicine that focuses on the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of injuries related to sports and exercise. A wide range of healthcare professionals can be found in the area of sports medicine, including sports medicine physicians, orthopaedic surgeons, physical therapists, athletic trainers, and nutritionists. They work together to address the unique needs of athletes and active individuals.

Sports medicine doctors are trained in other medical fields before specializing in sports medicine. Their training may include emergency medicine, family medicine, or internal medicine. Those who are orthopaedic surgeons can perform surgery when necessary.

Sports medicine aims to optimize performance, facilitate the safe return to activity after injury, and prevent future injuries. It covers various aspects such as musculoskeletal injuries, concussion management, exercise physiology, biomechanics, and sports psychology.

Sports medicine professionals often work with professional athletes. However, they can be beneficial to athletes of all levels, as well as individuals engaged in any physical activity, whether for personal fitness or as part of their occupation. 

A sports medicine specialist examining a patient with leg pain in Chardon, Ohio.

Reasons to See a Sports Medicine Specialist

You may want to see a sports medicine specialist for any musculoskeletal injury. These may include sports-related injuries or overuse injuries related to personal fitness or work. Some of the common sports injuries treated by our sports medicine specialists include the following:

When to See a Sports Medicine Physician

You could visit a sports medicine physician in the following circumstances:

  • You have a non-emergency sports-related injury.
  • Your injury affects the performance of your musculoskeletal system.
  • You want to improve your physical fitness or performance.
  • You want to learn how to exercise safely and healthily.

What is Included in Our Athletic Training Program?

At Precision Orthopaedic Specialties, we provide an Athletic Training program to help athletes with their sports-related injuries. Our athletic trainers provide exceptional care and treatment to our local athletes by preventing, recognizing, managing, and rehabilitating sports injuries.

The program currently serves  two high schools in the Chardon area by providing onsite visits and event coverage. Athletes can also come to our training facility during the week to be assessed and receive treatment.

At the core of our athletic training program’s success is the long-standing relationship between our certified athletic trainers and our team of physicians in cooperation with other healthcare professionals, athletic administrators, coaches, and parents.

About Our Athletic Trainers

At Precision Orthopaedic Specialties, our certified athletic trainers are highly educated. They acquire a bachelor’s or a master’s degree from an accredited college or university in athletic training, sports medicine, pre-medical sciences, kinesiology, exercise physiology, biology, exercise science, or physical education.

Additionally, they study human anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, pharmacology, exercise physiology, kinesiology, nutrition, and psychology/ counseling. Through proper evaluation and rehabilitation, athletic trainers help prevent re-injury and assist in returning an athlete to competition quickly and safely.

Sports Medicine in High Schools

At Precision Orthopaedic Specialties, we recognize the value of providing well-trained healthcare professionals for local high school athletic teams. We are proud to provide athletic training services to the following high schools:

Treatments Available at Precision Orthopaedic Specialties

We provide the following treatments at Precision Orthopaedic Specialties:

Schedule an Appointment Today

Don’t let injuries hold you back. Schedule your appointment today with Precision Orthopaedic Specialties in Northeastern, OH. Our experienced team is here to support you, ensuring you receive the exceptional care and attention you deserve. Contact us now!