Sports Medicine
Staying active is an essential part of a healthy lifestyle. For some, staying active means participating in organized sports while for others it may mean other types of fitness activities. In the High Country, skiing, snowboarding, hiking, mountain biking, and trail running are some of the favorite activities of our residents. These activities lead to injuries, fractures, strains, and sprains. At AppOrtho, our sports medicine experts are here to help active individuals of all ages and athletes recover from injuries, reach peak performance, and get back to doing what they love.
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A Comprehensive Sports Medicine
Program
AppOrtho’s comprehensive surgical and non-surgical sports medicine program uses a team approach that involves physical therapy, athletic trainers, primary care sports medicine specialists, injection specialists, physician assistants, and sports surgeons to treat the patient in a holistic manner. The experts on your sports medicine team will work together to help get you back to your desired level of physical activity as quickly as possible. We will also work to help you avoid future injuries.
Common Sports Injuries
- Overuse: Injuries caused by overuse are not easily detectable and may be confused with general aches and pains. Some common overuse injuries include Achilles tendinitis, runner’s knee, shin splints, and pitching elbow.
- Sprains and Strains: Sprains occur when ligaments are torn or overstretched. These commonly occur in wrists, ankles, or knees. Strains or “pulled muscles” occur when the fibers within a muscle or tendon are stretched too far or tear.
- Stress Fractures: Stress fractures are tiny cracks in a bone caused by repetitive force. They are often caused by overuse.
- Dislocations: Dislocations often occur in sports when force or extreme pressure is placed on bones pushing a joint out of alignment.
- Broken Bones: Bone injuries can range from small cracks to compete breaks and, in some cases, require surgery to repair.
- Concussions: Concussions are more common is high-impact sports such as soccer and football. Some common signs of concussion are confusion, loss of consciousness, memory loss, nausea, and blurry vision, among others. An athletic trainer can evaluate the injury, determine the severity, and determine the best option for the student.
