Sports Medicine
Preventing and treating musculoskeletal injuries resulting from sports or fitness activities falls into a specific branch of orthopedics known as sports medicine. UNC Health Pardee has an unparalleled reach in western North Carolina when it comes to sports medicine. We’re happy to care for student-athletes, adult athletes, weekend warriors, and fitness enthusiasts. Our goal is to restore your quality of life and mobility so that you can maintain an active, healthy lifestyle.
Our sports medicine physicians work closely with Pardee’s team of certified athletic trainers and therapists of Pardee Physical Therapy to provide quality care to ensure a speedy recovery. They are experts in the field and can help athletes of all ages and abilities with a wide array of sports-related conditions.
Sports Medicine Services
Student-athletes and adults who participate in sports activities are often more prone to injury, whether the activity is leisurely and recreational, or more aggressive and competitive. We treat a range of common athletic and sports injuries, including:
- Head and neck injuries, including concussions
- Knee injuries, such as a torn ACL or meniscus tear
- Leg, foot, and ankle injuries
- Shoulder and arm injuries
- Respiratory conditions
- Sprains and strains
- Stress fractures
- Dislocations
- Broken Bones
- Overuse injuries such as Achilles’ tendinitis, runner’s knee, shin splints, and pitching elbow
- Concussions
Sports Medicine Team
Our experienced, comprehensive Sports Medicine team includes:
