Sports Medicine
Sports Medicine & Non-Surgical Orthopedic Physicians located in Boulder and Centennial, CO
Playing sports has tremendous mental and physical health benefits, but injuries are almost inevitable. If you need an expert in sports medicine, visit the Breakthrough Regenerative Orthopedics office in Boulder or Centennial, Colorado, for first-class care. The practice’s experienced sports medicine specialists use the latest, proven techniques to get you back in the game without delay. Call your nearest office to learn more about sports medicine or schedule a consultation today via the online booking form.
Sports medicine prevents and treats sports injuries and helps you improve your performance. Breakthrough Regenerative Orthopedics sees all types of athletes and physically active patients for acute and chronic conditions affecting the:
The experienced sports medicine experts also help you avoid future sports injuries and tailor your fitness regime to optimize your well-being and results.
Common injuries that might benefit from sports medicine treatment include:
Cramping, strains, and tears are among the most frequent sports injuries.
Ligaments link the bones in your joints together, enabling you to move and providing stability. Under enough stress, ligaments can stretch too far, causing a mild sprain. In severe cases, they may tear partially or completely.
Tendons attach muscles to bones. Like ligaments, they can stretch too far, causing acute strains and tears. They’re also vulnerable to overuse injuries when you make the same movements repeatedly over long periods. Common overuse injuries include Achilles tendinitis in the ankle, tennis and golfer’s elbow, and rotator cuff damage in the shoulder.
Fractures are breaks in your bones. Dislocations occur when the bones in the joint separate, usually causing tendon, ligament, and/or muscle damage.
Cartilage, like the labrum surrounding the socket part of your hip or the meniscus in your knee, can tear under enough force. The articular cartilage on the ends of your bones could also suffer damage.
Chronic pain is often due to previous injuries failing to heal correctly. Overuse and trauma also accelerate osteoarthritis development that wears away protective cartilage in your joints.
Initial sports medicine treatment typically involves resting, taking anti-inflammatory medication, and applying ice packs. Treatments that can help with persistent or more severe sports injuries include:
As you begin to recover, physical therapy is essential for proper healing. You might require chiropractic treatment or myofascial release for some conditions — Breakthrough Regenerative Orthopedics can refer you to trusted experts in these fields.
Call the office for more information on sports medicine or schedule a consultation online today.