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Should you see a sports medicine doctor?

Posted on: 08/04/2011

Did you know?
Exercise is medicine! Exercise and regular physical activity are important for good health at any age. Exercise can help control or prevent diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, falls, fractures, depression and other diseases. A sports medicine doctor is an expert in physical activity, with specialized training in musculoskeletal conditions and the medical concerns of active people. Our goal is to help you get active or stay active, particularly when you’re sidelined by injury.

Will you benefit?
You may benefit from a visit with a sports medicine specialist if you are a child, teen or adult with:

Swelling, pain or abnormal function of the musculoskeletal system (fingers, wrist, elbow, shoulders, hips, knees, ankles, feet and more)
An injury of a joint, ligament, tendon or bone
A fracture
Difficulty maintaining or increasing your level of activity as you would like
A concussion or symptoms after a blow to the head
A need for guidance in training for an athletic activity

What can you do?
Schedule an appointment with a Minor & James Medical sports medicine specialist. In addition to caring for adult and pediatric traumatic and repetitive stress injuries, we also provide sports physicals, pre-surgical consultation and advice.

To schedule an appointment, call our Sports Medicine department at 206-386-9505.

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