Sports Injury Treatment from a Sports Medicine Specialist Near You

Common Sports Injuries & Available Treatment Options

Sports injuries can happen to anyone, regardless of age or skill level. Some of the most common sports injuries we treat include:

• Sprains & Strains: These are injuries to muscles, tendons, or ligaments that can occur during physical activity.
• Fractures: A break or crack in a bone caused by trauma or overuse can be common in sports like football or soccer.
• Dislocations: This occurs when a joint is forced out of its normal position, causing severe pain and immobility.
• Tennis/Golfer’s Elbow: Also known as lateral/medial epicondylitis, this condition is characterized by inflammation and pain in the elbow due to repetitive arm motions.
• Runner’s Knee: Pain behind or around the kneecap caused by overuse or muscle imbalances can be a common issue for runners.
• Rotator Cuff Tears: Overuse or repetitive movements can cause tears in the muscles and tendons that make up the rotator cuff, leading to shoulder pain and weakness.

These injuries can cause pain, swelling, limited mobility, and difficulty performing everyday activities. At Great Lakes Orthopedics, our team can diagnose and treat these conditions to help you recover as quickly and safely as possible. We offer a full range of treatments for sports injuries, combining non-surgical and surgical approaches to ensure the best outcomes.

Common treatment options include:

• Physical Therapy: Our physical therapists will design an exercise program to help you regain strength, flexibility, and range of motion in the affected area.
• Bracing & Splinting: In some cases, wearing a brace or splint can provide support and stability while healing.
• Same-Day Cortisone Injections: Cortisone injections are a commonly used treatment for inflammation and pain relief in joints, tendons, and other soft tissues.
• Same-Day PRP Injections: Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy uses components of your own blood to accelerate healing. The process involves drawing a small sample of blood, which is then placed in a centrifuge to separate the platelets from other blood components, before being re-injected into the injured area. PRP promotes tissue repair, reduces inflammation, and enhances the body’s natural healing process, making it a popular treatment for sports injuries.
• Same-Day Gel Injections: Also known as viscosupplementation, gel injections provide additional cushioning and lubrication in the joint, which can relieve pain associated with arthritis.
• Surgery: If conservative treatments are not effective, our experienced orthopedic surgeons can perform minimally invasive procedures or joint replacements to repair damaged tissue and restore function.

Whether you need non-invasive sports medicine treatment or surgical intervention, our sports injury doctors are here to provide expert guidance and support every step of the way.