SPORTS MEDICINE

Orthopedic Sports Medicine: Comprehensive Healthcare for Athletes

Golden State Orthopedics & Spine offers an award winning, state-of-the-art sports medicine program, designed to serve athletes at all levels, from professionals and college players to high school, club-level athletes and weekend warriors. Our program enhances athletic performance and orthopedic care through streamlined communication between athletes, coaches, athletic trainers, and healthcare providers. Our mission is to ensure that athletes achieve optimal health and return to their sport as quickly and safely as possible.

Supporting Coaches and Athletic Trainers: A Collaborative Approach

At Golden State Orthopedics & Spine, we recognize that the medical needs of athletes go far beyond treating injuries. Our sports medicine team offers a holistic approach to recovery, providing services that ensure continuity of care and optimal outcomes. Key components of this program include:

Comprehensive Sports Medicine Services:

  • Treatment and Rehabilitation of Orthopedic and Musculoskeletal Injuries: Our specialists are equipped to treat a wide range of sports-related injuries, from acute trauma to chronic conditions and common overuse injuries.
  • Advanced Concussion Management: We utilize neuropsychiatric testing and evidence-based protocols to diagnose, treat, and manage concussions safely.
  • Pre-Participation Physical Examinations: These evaluations ensure athletes are physically prepared to participate safely in sports activities.
  • Fitness Testing and Exercise Prescriptions: Tailored exercise plans to optimize performance and recovery.
  • Management of Chronic Medical Conditions: We provide specialized exercise regimens for athletes to help manage chronic conditions such as diabetes, cardiac disease or pregnancy.
  • Addressing Sports-Specific Medical Concerns: This includes care for specific issues such as eating disorders, exercise-induced asthma and sports-related skin conditions.

Our sports medicine program ensures that athletes receive comprehensive care tailored to their unique needs. We also provide diagnostic imaging, physical therapy, and custom bracing solutions in-house, to streamline and optimize their treatment plan.

Community Partnerships: Education and On-Site Care

Golden State Orthopedics & Spine is committed to the local athletic community through our Sports Partnership Program. This initiative provides:

  • Training and Education: Workshops and resources for coaches, trainers and athletes to improve sports safety and performance.
  • Event Coverage: Our sports physicians offer on-site medical care at local sporting events, ensuring immediate attention for injuries and emergencies.

Through these partnerships, we help create safer sports environments and support athletes in reaching their full potential.

Common Sports Injuries We Treat

Sports injuries can result from accidents, overuse, improper training techniques or inadequate equipment. Our team is experienced in treating a variety of these injuries, including:

  • Sprains and Strains: Injuries to ligaments, muscles, and tendons are among the most common issues athletes face.
  • Knee Injuries: From ACL tears to meniscus damage, our orthopedic specialists offer both surgical and non-surgical solutions.
  • Shoulder Injuries: Our orthopedic sports specialists offer advanced care for injuries to the shoulder, including rotator cuff and labral injury, fractures and even arthritis.
  • Fractures: Prompt and expert care minimizes complications and accelerates and optimizes recovery.
  • Dislocations: Our team provides immediate and effective treatment to restore joint function.
  • Repetitive Stress Injuries: Conditions such as tennis/golfer’s elbow, shin splints and chronic injuries to the throwing shoulder are treated with customized plans to get back to pain free athletics as well as prevent recurrence.

For athletes requiring immediate care, our Orthopedic Express clinics, which specialize exclusively in orthopedic urgent care, offer walk-in services for a wide range of sports injuries, with no appointment necessary.

Personalized Care for Athletes of All Levels

At Golden State Orthopedics & Spine, we believe that all athletes, regardless of age or skill level, deserve world-class care. Whether you are recovering from a minor strain or a major traumatic injury, our sports medicine physicians are dedicated to helping you recover and return to your sport.

Preventing Sports Injuries

Prevention is a key focus of our sports medicine program. We offer education and resources to help athletes avoid injuries, including:

  • Proper Training Techniques: Guidance on form, conditioning, and workload management.
  • Equipment Assessments: Ensuring athletes use the right gear to reduce injury risk.
  • Warm-Up and Cool-Down Strategies: Recommendations to prepare the body for activity and aid recovery.

We also provide Movement Screenings to identify potential risk factors and develop personalized plans to mitigate them. This proactive approach helps athletes maintain peak performance while reducing the likelihood of injuries.

Why Choose Golden State Orthopedics & Spine?

Golden State Orthopedics & Spine is dedicated to providing comprehensive, athlete-centered care. Our team of orthopedic specialists, physical therapists, and sports medicine physicians works collaboratively to develop personalized treatment plans for each athlete. By combining advanced technology, evidence-based practices, and compassionate care, we help athletes of all levels achieve their goals.

Innovative Technology and Research:

We stay at the forefront of sports medicine by integrating the latest innovations, including:

  • Motion Analysis Systems: Advanced tools to assess movement patterns and prevent injuries.
  • Regenerative Medicine: state-of-the-art treatments to promote healing and recovery.
  • Research-Driven Care: Our physicians contribute to ongoing research, ensuring that athletes benefit from the latest advancements.

Whether you’re a weekend warrior or a professional athlete, trust us to get you back in the game. To learn more about our sports medicine services or schedule an appointment, visit our website or contact us today.

Non-Surgical Treatments for Sports Injury

Many sports injuries can be treated effectively without surgery. Non-surgical options include:

  • Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation: Individualized programs focus on restoring motion, strength, flexibility and stability.
  • Bracing and Supports: Custom braces provide stability and protection during recovery and athletic participation.
  • Injections: Injections can accelerate healing for acute and chronic injuries like cartilage injury, ligament tears, tendinitis and joint pain.

TENEX

What is the Tenex Procedure?

The Tenex procedure is a trademarked, non-surgical procedure that helps patients who are suffering from chronic tendon pain by nonsurgically removing damaged scar tissue on the tendons. Learn more about it here.

Sometimes, we’ll treat chronic (long term) sports injuries with biologic injections. To learn more about these types of treatments visit our injections for sports injuries page .

To read about what is involved with recovering from a sports injury quickly, visit our blog page “How To Recover Like An An Olympian” .

Advanced Surgical Treatments

When surgery is necessary, our board-certified sports orthopedic surgeons utilize the latest techniques to ensure the best outcomes. Common surgical procedures include:

  • Arthroscopic Surgery: Minimally invasive procedures for repairing joint damage, muscle and cartilage injury in the shoulder, elbow, knee and ankle.
  • Ligament Reconstruction: Procedures like ACL reconstruction to restore joint stability and function.
  • Fracture Repair: Surgical fixation ensures proper alignment and healing.
  • Cartilage Restoration: Advanced techniques to regenerate or transplant cartilage can lead to improved function, preserve joint health and prevent arthritis.

Our team supports athletes throughout the entire surgical process, from pre-operative preparation to post-operative rehabilitation.