SPORTS MEDICINE
Sports-related injuries are not limited to competitive athletes. They also include sports enthusiasts, “weekend warriors,” and anyone who is physically active. Everyone can be susceptible to orthopedic injuries and pain. We are committed to providing the best orthopedic care to every athlete, whether part-time, beginner, student, or pro. We have physicians on staff who have cared for a variety of professional sports teams. They offer years of expertise in the care of these unique injuries. We also use cutting-edge treatments to help preserve function. The goal is to get you back to your game as quickly as possible.
Our team of skilled doctors handles a variety of sports-related injuries including:
- Knee Ligament Tears and Reconstruction (ACL, MCL, PCL, LCL)
- Meniscal Tears (Knee Cartilage)
- Sprains and Strains
- Tendonitis and Bursitis
- Achilles Tendon Rupture and Repair
- Shoulder Instability
- Rotator Cuff Tear and Repair (Shoulder Muscles and Tendons)
- Labral Tears (Shoulder Joint)
- Shoulder Impingement
- Tennis Elbow
- Golfer’s Elbow
- Shin Splints
- Stress Fractures
- Tendon Ruptures
- Iliotibial Band Syndrome (Type of Knee Pain)
- Patellar (Knee) and Quadriceps (Thigh) Tendonitis
- Patellar (Knee) Instability and Malalignment
- Arthritis
Ours is one of the largest and most advanced orthopedic practices in the Miami area. We offer certified athletic trainers and licensed physical therapists on-site in our clinic. They focus on preventing injuries and restoring physical function. Their goal is returning you to sports-related activities with optimal function.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to be a competitive athlete to be treated here?
No. Sports injuries are not limited to competitive athletes. Recreational players, weekend warriors, students and anyone who is physically active can develop the same injuries. They are evaluated and treated the same way. The plan is built around the activity you actually want to return to.
What sports injuries do you treat?
Common ones include knee ligament tears such as the ACL, MCL, PCL and LCL. Others are meniscal cartilage tears, sprains and strains, tendonitis and bursitis. Achilles tendon rupture, shoulder instability, rotator cuff tears and labral tears are also common. Spine-related sports complaints such as disc injury and low back strain are handled on the spine side of the practice.
How soon after a sports injury should I be seen?
Get seen promptly if you heard or felt a pop or if the joint swelled within a few hours. The same applies if you cannot bear weight or use the limb, or if the joint feels unstable. Those findings suggest a structural injury. Minor soreness that improves each day can usually be watched for a few days first. Waiting weeks with an unstable knee or shoulder tends to make rehabilitation longer, not shorter.
When can I return to my sport?
Return depends on the tissue injured and how it is healing, not on a fixed calendar. The practical tests are whether you have full pain-free motion and symmetric strength compared with the other side. You should also be able to perform the specific movements your sport demands without compensating. We would rather stage your return than clear you early and see you back with the same injury.
Is your sports medicine care surgical or non-surgical?
Both are available, and non-surgical care is the starting point for most injuries. That can include physical therapy, bracing, Class IV laser therapy, shockwave therapy, injections and a graded return-to-activity program. Sometimes an injury does require repair or reconstruction. Our physicians, some of whom have cared for professional sports teams, can manage that pathway as well.