Sports Medicine
 Sports medicine specializes in preventing and treating injuries related to participating in sports and/or exercise. Its function is not only curative and rehabilitative, but preventive. The sports medicine "team" includes athletic trainers, coaches, physical therapists, specialty physicians and/or surgeons, and the athlete him/herself. Because of the competitive nature of sports, a primary focus of sports medicine is the rapid recovery of patients to return to competition.
Sports enhancement and injury reduction is a comprehensive exercise regimen designed to strengthen the core or midsection of an athlete. It is tailored to decrease - and even prevent - injuries, while significantly improving athletic performance. The goals of the program are to avoid vulnerable positions, increase flexibility, and increase strength and endurance.
Conditions treated include, but are not limited to:
- Ligamentous sprains
- Muscle strains
- ACL repairs
- Sports-induced asthma
- On-field and clinic screenings
- Sports-specific rehabilitation
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