Sports Medicine

Whether you’re a fitness runner, student-athlete, or professional, participating in sports and athletic activities can increase your risk of injury. Kevin O’Donnell, DO, and the team at Revitalize Regenerative Orthopedics LLC provide sports medicine services, including regenerative medicine therapies, at their office in the Denver metropolitan area. If you’re looking for a sports medicine expert, call Revitalize Regenerative Orthopedics LLC or request a consultation online today. 

What are common sports injuries?

Participating in sports is an excellent way to stay healthy, maintain your weight, and boost your energy and mood. However, running, jumping, and the occasional sports accident can increase your risk for degenerative conditions and painful acute injuries. Some common sports injuries include:

• Ligament sprains
• Muscle tears and strains
• Knee injuries like ACL or meniscus tears
• Tendinitis
• Bursitis
• Achilles tendon ruptures
• Rotator cuff injuries
• Elbow injuries
• Dislocations
• Fractures

Your risk of a sports injury increases if you don’t warm up or cool down correctly or if you don’t wear the appropriate protective gear. Also, if you increase the amount or intensity of exercise you do too rapidly, your chances of injury are higher. 

What are the benefits of sports medicine?

Sports medicine specialists have extensive training in anatomy and musculoskeletal function. They not only assess and treat sports and fitness injuries but also provide customized advice and physical therapy plans to enhance your performance and reduce your risk of injury. 

You should see a sports medicine specialist at Revitalize Regenerative Orthopedics LLC if you have a sports-related injury that doesn’t subside with a couple of days of rest and at-home care. If you have an acute traumatic injury, don’t delay treatment, contact the team at Revitalize Regenerative Orthopedics LLC right away.

How are sports injuries diagnosed?

Your specialist reviews your medical records and asks about your symptoms, including where your pain occurs, what it feels like, and if certain movements worsen it. 

Next, they examine the site of your injury, checking for bruising, redness, and swelling. They also gently press on it to identify sensitive spots and assess your range of motion. 

Sometimes, a visual exam is enough to diagnose minor sports injuries, but diagnostic imaging, such as X-rays, an ultrasound, or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), may be needed to capture images of the bones, joints, and soft tissues.

What kinds of sports medicine treatments are available?

Revitalize Regenerative Orthopedics LLC offers an array of sports medicine treatments to help you recover from your injuries. Your treatment plan might include:

• Radial shockwave therapy (EPAT)
• Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy
• Prolotherapy
• Joint injections
• Bone and fat stem cell treatment
• Physical therapy
• Corticosteroid injections
• Ergonomic adjustments to reduce wear-and-tear
• Rest, ice, compression, and elevation (RICE) therapy
• Taking over-the-counter anti-inflammatory medication

To learn how sports medicine can help you recover from injury, call Revitalize Regenerative Orthopedics LLC or request an appointment online today.