Your sports medicine specialist will explain the nature of your problem, answer questions, and discuss available treatment options with an eye to helping you achieve a quick recovery with minimal downtime. Together, you’ll select the treatment plan that is best for you.
Look at your treatment for a sports injury as a process rather than a single event. Divide the process into these phases:
- Acute phase — pain and inflammation is treated
- Recovery phase – flexibility and strength are developed
- Maintenance phase – you adapt your environment, conditioning or playing style to avoid reinjury.
Many sports injuries require a combination of treatment methods. See our Common Procedures section to find out more about some treatment options that your doctor may prescribe like:
- R.I.C.E.
- Medication
- Physical Therapy
- Injections and other non-operative techniques
- Surgical techniques
Don’t let injuries keep you on the sideline!