Sports Medicine at Orthopedic Specialists of SW Florida
Staying active is key to a healthy lifestyle, but sports and physical activity can sometimes lead to injury. The Sports Medicine team at Orthopedic Specialists of SW Florida is here to help you recover from injuries and get back to the activities you love. Our fellowship-trained physicians specialize in diagnosing, treating, and preventing sports-related injuries for patients of all ages and activity levels.
Common Sports Injuries We Treat:
- ACL and other ligament injuries: Injuries to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and other knee ligaments can occur during sports that involve sudden changes in direction, jumping, or collisions.
- Meniscus tears: The meniscus is the cartilage that cushions the knee. Tears are common in sports that involve twisting or pivoting motions.
- Rotator cuff tears: Common in overhead sports like baseball, tennis, and swimming, rotator cuff injuries can cause pain and limit shoulder movement.
- Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis): Overuse of the forearm muscles during repetitive motions, like swinging a racket, can cause inflammation and pain in the elbow.
- Stress fractures: Small cracks in the bone, often caused by overuse or repetitive stress, commonly occur in the feet, legs, or hips.
- Sprains and strains: Ligament sprains (such as ankle sprains) and muscle or tendon strains are common injuries from overexertion or trauma during physical activity.
- Achilles tendon injuries: The Achilles tendon can become strained or ruptured during sports that involve sudden starts, stops, or jumps.
- Patellar tendonitis (jumper’s knee): Overuse of the knee, especially in sports like basketball or volleyball, can lead to inflammation of the patellar tendon.
