Sports Medicine

At Sentara, our sports medicine team uses special training and clinical expertise to treat a wide range of orthopedic injuries. We help people of all ages by providing customized treatment plans and comprehensive care. Regardless of your age, activity level or lifestyle, you can count on our orthopedic experts and our sports performance and therapy team to help you feel better and keep you moving.

Most sports injuries improve with a combination of rest, physical therapy and pain medication. If your doctor recommends surgery, you're in good hands with our highly skilled orthopedic surgeons and sports-specialized physical therapists. We use our extensive experience to treat you with minimally invasive procedures that require fewer incisions and less recovery time.

What is sports medicine?

Sports medicine doctors treat people with injuries that result from any type of exercise or activity. At Sentara, our team includes specially trained doctors, nurses and physical therapists with advanced training in how the body moves. We specialize in treating and preventing injuries so our patients can get back to the activities they enjoy.

We customize every sports medicine program to fit your lifestyle and goals. Whether you're a professional athlete, student or weekend warrior, we use our expertise to get you back in the game.

Depending on several factors, including your age, overall health, athletic goals and past injuries, we can help you:

Reach your athletic potential
Return to a sport or resume activities after an injury
Stay active and maintain a healthy lifestyle
Prevent injuries
Balance sports and activities with overall wellness

Our orthopedic experts

At Sentara, you'll find a team of highly trained experts with decades of experience in orthopedics. Using the latest treatments, sophisticated technology and minimally invasive techniques, we help you feel better faster so you can get back to your life. You can count on us to provide comprehensive care, education and support at every step. Meet our experts to learn more.

Services

At Sentara, we offer a full spectrum of care from sports-related injuries, such as from sprains, fractures, dislocations and soft-tissue injuries to sports performance to help you perform at your best. Our experts also have special training in diagnosing and treating concussions. Using sophisticated imaging technology, we diagnose all types of injuries accurately to provide the most effective treatment and advanced care.

You don't have to be an elite athlete to benefit from sports medicine. Our patients include individuals of all ages who enjoy a variety of activities, such as walking, running, dancing and gardening. We treat injuries in the knees, legs, back, shoulders and hands, as well as joint pain and stiffness. We work closely with you to address your needs and help you feel your best. Depending on your location, our services can include:

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Athletic training and sports performance

Community outreach and injury prevention

Concussion treatment

A violent blunt or penetrating force to the head may cause brain injury. Two of the most common types of brain injury are concussions and contusions, which result in a bruise on the brain. Common causes of head injury, unfortunately, include sports accidents. Because our brain defines who we are, a brain injury can affect all aspects of our lives, including our personality. A change in brain function can have a dramatic impact on family, jobs, and social and community interactions.

Our doctors act quickly to diagnose a brain injury. Once the injury is pinpointed, it can take weeks to assess the short- and long-term damage, if any. Tests such as CT scans, MRIs and X-rays may be conducted to determine the extent of your injury. We then custom design a recovery plan for you and ensure you ease back into activities once you are fully healed and can provide follow-up checks.

Digital imaging

In caring for motion-limiting conditions, technology can make a world of difference. At Sentara, we proudly offer the latest diagnostic imaging tools available. Our all-digital equipment includes the latest MRI, CT scanner, digital X-ray technology and more. With remarkable precision, our advanced technology identifies your concerns and can speed results to physicians via computers. Such fast, high-quality images often result in a quicker diagnosis, so your treatment and recovery can begin sooner.

Physical therapy for sports-related injuries

Our physical therapists specialize in helping you gain strength and mobility while taking steps to prevent further injuries. As experts in athletic training, therapeutic massage and sports performance and therapy, we stay on top of the latest treatments.

Your customized therapy plan with we design for you focuses on specific muscle groups to improve your range of motion, strength, flexibility, coordination and balance. Your therapist also collaborates with your doctor to adjust your plan as you reach your goals. We know it's important for you to be informed and empowered along the way. Your customized therapy plan with we design for you focuses on specific muscle groups to improve your range of motion, strength, flexibility, coordination and balance. Your therapist also collaborates with your doctor to adjust your plan as you reach your goals. We know it’s important for you to be informed and empowered along the way. Our program includes:

Fast Access: Free virtual consult within 24 hours and in-clinic therapy appointment within 72 hours.
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Clinical Expertise: acute injury management, sports performance and sports injury rehabilitation
Comprehensive services: primary care, rehabilitation, sports performance, massage, nutrition and concussion management

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