Sports Medicine
Sports Medicine
Augusta Health Sports Medicine can help you get back in your game. Our specialists understand the different stresses and strains various sports place on the body. They are adept at injury prevention and—when injury happens—helping to preserve the ability to return to the field after treatment.
The Sports Medicine team includes orthopedic physicians and surgeons, physical therapists, athletic trainers, and other experts who will focus their efforts on your recovery. They offer physical therapy—either to prevent injury or treat it. They also perform surgery, offer required sports physicals and other care and service.
Our specialists offer a variety of options for sports-related injuries. The following list represents some of the most common treatments:
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- Joint replacement surgery
- Ligament tear, tendon tear
- Rotator cuff tear
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- Joint replacement
- ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) tear
- Meniscus tear
Treatment plans
After a thorough examination, your specialist will talk with you about treatment options—both surgical and non-surgical—giving you ample opportunity to ask questions. After you have the information you need, you and your specialist can work together to find a treatment plan that will best serve you and your lifestyle.
Prevention
Our Sports Medicine team also helps athletes of all ages avoid injury in the future. They use a variety of techniques to prevent and treat muscular and skeletal conditions common in athletes. Experts in rehabilitation care and nutritional guidance, our team can help athletes build strength and endurance while avoiding future injuries.