Sports medicine is a multidisciplinary field involving physicians, physical therapists, athletic trainers, and other health care professionals who are trained in the diagnosis, treatment, research, education, and prevention of athletic injuries.
The sports medicine providers at Nevada Orthopedic & Spine Center diagnose and treat sports injuries for a wide variety of athletes, ranging from those on professional teams to dancers, gymnasts, acrobats, and adolescents.
Using state-of-the-art surgical techniques and specialized treatments, our sports medicine specialists provide you with the quality health care you can trust.
If you have an injury related to sports performance, you should see a sports medicine specialist. This could be an acute injury caused during practice or play, or a chronic injury that has developed over a longer period and is interfering with your performance.
The experienced team at Nevada Orthopedic & Spine Center evaluates and treats a wide variety of sports injuries, including:
If you have swelling, joint bruising, deformity at a joint, or limited range of motion, make an appointment with one of the sports medicine specialists at Nevada Orthopedic & Spine Center.
Letting pain and dysfunction linger can lead to more serious complications.
The first step in sports medicine treatment is evaluating and diagnosing your injury. This usually requires screening tests, like X-rays, MRIs, blood tests, and musculoskeletal ultrasounds.
These tests can also find any imbalances in your biomechanics that may be contributing to your pain and compromised range of motion.
Common sports medicine treatments include:
If you have an injury that requires surgery, the board-certified team at Nevada Orthopedic & Spine Center uses only the most advanced techniques to help you get back to your sport as quickly as possible.
If you or a loved one needs sports medicine care, call Nevada Orthopedic & Spine Center today or use the online tool to book an appointment.