If you are a coach, a parent, a pro athlete, a weekend warrior, or just someone who wants to continue to be active even in later life, there are numerous benefits of seeing a sports medicine doctor. Whether your injury is due to a sudden accident, overuse, or overtraining, a sports medicine specialist can help treat the injury and reduce the risk of future problems.
Experts in Physical Activity
A sports medicine doctor has extensive knowledge in all physical activity, injuries, and how to prevent them in the future. They can help you improve and recover from an injury. They have specialized training in diagnosing and treating injuries and conditions that affect active adults and children. Their goal is to help you get active and stay active, especially if you sustained an injury.
“Our goal is to help patients safely return to the activities they enjoy, whether that’s competing in sports, exercising regularly, or simply staying active in everyday life,” said Dr. Murphy.
Sports medicine doctors are on the cutting edge of the latest non-surgical and surgical treatments available for all conditions. Although their focus is on non-surgical, if surgery is needed, they will provide the most advanced treatment.
Preventative Care
They are trained to educate you on how to properly prepare for exercise or a particular sport to help reduce the risk of injuries. They may focus on strengthening areas of the body that are more vulnerable to injury during certain activities or sports. This helps to stabilize all areas of your body, prevent injury, and avoid any injury recurrence.
Whether you’re preparing for a school sports season, training for a race, or simply staying active in the Shoals area, preventative care can help reduce your risk of injury.
New and Innovative Treatments
You can expect the most advanced treatments from a sports medicine doctor. Their goal is to shorten recovery time after an injury while helping you maintain strength and mobility during recovery.
“Every injury is different, which is why we create treatment plans based on each patient’s specific goals, activity level, and recovery needs,” said Dr. Aaron Joiner.
Get a Custom Program and Treatment Plan
Every athlete is different, with unique goals, strengths, experience levels, and physical demands. Regardless of your goals, a sports medicine doctor can help you achieve them more safely and efficiently.
Enhance your performance, and learn how to prevent injuries rather than just treating them after they happen.
The orthopedic specialists at North Alabama Bone & Joint Clinic provide comprehensive sports medicine care for athletes and active individuals throughout the Shoals and North Alabama, helping patients recover from injuries, improve performance, and return to the activities they enjoy.
To learn more or schedule an appointment, call 256-718-3200.
