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Sports Injuries

Athletes, driven by their competitive instincts, may push their bodies beyond their normal physiologic limits. Moreover, the sheer physical demands and repetitive nature of sports participation places athletes at risk for injury.

Dr. Joseph Fortin, Medical Director of  Spine Technology and Rehabilitation in Fort Wayne, Indiana is widely recognized in sports medicine through his many satisfied patients, as well as his numerous contributions to sports medicine books and research publications. Contact the office by phone or online today for a sports injury appointment, so Dr. Fortin’s innovative treatments can accelerate your recovery and get you back in the game.

What are sports injuries?

Sports injuries are classified as any accidents or injuries that occur while you are participating in a sporting activity. They include problems that result from casual sports activities (like exercise classes or a weekend softball tournament) to injuries incurred during elite competitive events.

Receiving medical attention right away is crucial to prevent the injury from getting worse and delaying the healing process. No matter the cause of your injury or how severe it is, you may consider being evaluated by a sports medicine physician as soon as possible.

What are common sports injuries?

Sports injuries can include sprains and strains, tendon or ligament tears, broken bones and even nerve injuries. Spine Technology and Rehabilitation provides treatment for all types of sports injuries. Some of the most common injuries treated at this interventional pain management clinic include:

  • Knee, hip, and shoulder injuries
  • Foot and ankle injuries
  • Hand and wrist injuries
  • Back and neck injuries
  • Elbow injuries
  • Nerve injuries

What happens during a sports injury consultation?

Dr. Fortin and his team conduct a thorough and sport specific evaluation so that he can identify the root cause of the injury.

During your consultation, he and his staff review your symptoms and study how your injury occurred. They also ask you about your exercise habits and medical history. To better understand the root cause of your injury, Dr. Fortin also performs:

  • Motion analysis
  • Nutrition and lifestyle review

Dr. Fortin may also order imaging studies. He utilizes navigation-controlled approaches, which are minimally invasive outpatient surgeries and procedures that use imaging technologies like fluoroscopy (a real time X-ray), ultrasound and MRI studies to pinpoint the exact spot that needs to be treated.

Dr. Fortin uses the information gathered during your initial evaluation to develop your personalized treatment plan to support recovery and healing.

How are sports injuries treated?

Dr. Fortin works with you to create a customized treatment plan for your injury based on the type of injury and its severity. Treatment plans can include:

  • Physical therapy
  • Taping or bracing
  • Regenerative medicine
  • Therapeutic exercise programs
  • Minimally invasive procedures
  • Sports specific drills with your trainer
  • Nutritional and lifestyle counseling

Routine follow-up appointments and maintenance regimens ensure:

  • your healing and progress are monitored,
  • a successful outcome is maintained long-term and,
  • you do not suffer recurrent injuries.

If you seek specialize care for your sports injury to establish rapid healing and recovery

contact Spine Technology and Rehabilitation in Fort Wayne, Indiana today by phone or online.