Sports Medicine
We help athletes of all levels — and all ages — achieve the health and well-being needed to pursue their goals.
Our Sports Medicine Facilities & Services
If pain or an injury are keeping you from the activities you love, our sports and musculoskeletal specialists are here to provide non-surgical treatment options and a highly personalized and multifaceted plan.
Drawing on specialized training and passion for sports medicine, our doctors collaborate closely with you to deeply understand the cause of your pain or injury, guide your recovery and develop strategies to prevent future pain. We understand that whether you are an active person, a weekend warrior or a competitive athlete, an injury can significantly disrupt your active lifestyle.
Our top priority is helping you get back to the sports or activities that bring you joy — and enjoy an active life for years to come.
Physical Therapy
Injury Rehabilitation & Care
Customized exercise plans to prevent injury
Surgical & Non-Surgical Treatment
Custom Protective Gear, Orthotics, Splints & Braces
Functional Analysis
Sports medicine derived from the need to treat and prevent the injuries of elite athletes, but this branch of medicine has evolved to a wider spectrum. Sports medicine of today encompasses a broad array of specialties that support the care and training not only of elite athletes, but of all physically active individuals.
Whether you’re a high school, college or professional athlete, a frequent marathon runner, an occasional jogger, a weekend tennis player, or someone who simply enjoys any type of physical activity, sports medicine specialists can help maximize function, minimize disability and ultimately reduce time away from a sport, school work, and/or job.
Many sports medicine physicians, specifically orthopedic surgeons, specialize in athletic injuries of the bones, joints, muscles, cartilage and ligaments, usually with a special focus on spine, shoulder, hip, knee, foot and ankle conditions.
Sports injuries can result from accidents, inadequate training, improper use of protective devices, or insufficient stretching or warm-up exercises.
We are one of the top Sports Medicine Clinics in the Dayton Region
We have provided quality care for over 25 years to injured athletes all over the Miami Valley region. Our practice has built a solid foundation of sports medicine fellowship training by staying current with the latest techniques both surgical and nonsurgical in the treatment of the injured athlete.
Why Choose Dayton Orthopedic Surgery for Your Sports Injury Treatment?
Non-surgical, personalized treatment options: Our sports and musculoskeletal medicine team understands that many patients want to understand their non-surgical treatment options. Our team focuses on non-surgical treatment and therapies to help their patients achieve the best possible health and well-being, using the newest and best evidence-based options.
Your doctor will focus on understanding your specific pain or injury, as well as your lifelong goals. Using this information, you and your doctor will discuss different treatment options and develop a comprehensive, personalized plan.
Multidisciplinary care from leading experts: Each member of our team is highly trained in sports and musculoskeletal medicine. In addition, our doctors collaborate closely with other specialists, including physical therapists, orthopedists, neurosurgeons and other medical professionals, as needed.
Passion for helping athletes: We are dedicated to helping all athletes pursue their goals and enjoy their sport as much as possible. Our team works closely with elite athletes from all over the Dayton region.
Conditions we Treat
Our team helps adult and adolescent patients with sports-related pain or injuries, including:
Knee conditions: ACL or other ligament injury, arthritis, patellofemoral syndrome, knee cartilage lesions, meniscus tears, patella tendonitis or quadricep tendonitis
Shoulder conditions: Joint injuries, biceps tendonitis, rotator cuff tendonitis, rotator cuff tears, frozen shoulder, arthritis or labral tears
Hip, groin or buttock conditions: Arthritis, hip impingement, IT band or hip flexor strain, greater trochanteric pain syndrome and bursitis, sacroiliac joint pain, athletic pubalgia/sports hernia or core muscle injury
Leg, foot or ankle conditions: Achilles tendinopathy or tendonitis, ankle sprain, exertional compartment syndrome, plantar fasciitis, stress fractures, shin splints, arthritis, sesamoiditis
Hand and wrist conditions: Carpal tunnel, DeQuervain’s tenosynovitis, trigger fingers, wrist sprains, TFCC injury, fractures, ganglion cysts, arthritis
Elbow conditions: Bicep or tricep tendon injuries, olecranon bursitis, tennis elbow, golfer’s elbow, arthritis
Neck or spine conditions: Myofascial pain, disc herniation, lumbar strain
Women’s sports health conditions: Female athlete triad, pregnancy-induced low back pain, women’s sports care
Injury prevention
Musuloskeletal Diagnosis
Our compassionate doctors begin caring for you by first taking the time to understand the specifics of your condition, pain or injury. This may include:
Biomechanical assessment: To analyze and understand how your muscles and joints are working, if they are functioning proficiently and if they are aligned properly.
Diagnostic ultrasound: To further evaluate soft tissue in real-time in the exam room to see any muscle tears, inflammation, excess fluid or other indications of a condition. All of our sports medicine experts are trained at ultrasound-guided diagnostic evaluations to help determine the cause or source of pain, when needed.
Non-Surgical Treatment Options
At Dayton Orthopedic Surgery, our team offers the most advanced and comprehensive non-surgical sports and musculoskeletal medicine treatment options available. Our team of doctors is committed to discussing all of your options with you so that you feel confident and empowered in your decision making about your care.
Treatment options may include:
Ultrasound-guided injections: This minimally invasive procedure uses ultrasound technology to help precisely target and inject medication directly to the site of an injury or pain. This helps improve the efficacy of the medication.
Regenerative medicine treatments: Such as PRP or Stem Cells
Preventive care: In addition to these treatment options, our doctors will also work closely with you to prevent future injuries and pain. This may include recommendations for strengthening or stabilizing exercises, as well as ergonomic changes to promote better alignment or posture.
Physical therapy
Patient education: We specialize in educating patients regarding activities and lifestyles that best promote preventing pain and preserving joint and tendon health.
Sports medicine Knowledge Base
The Biomechanics Behind Common Movements: Impact on Bone and Joint Health
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Common Pickleball Injuries and Prevention Strategies
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The Truth About Bone Fracture Healing: Myths vs. Facts
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Sports Injuries in Children: When to See an Orthopedic Surgeon
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ACL Sports Injury: Getting Back in the Game Faster
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When do You Need to See an Orthopedic Doctor?
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Can an ACL Tear Heal on its Own?
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6 Signs That You Might Have a Torn Muscle
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Heel Pain
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Achilles Tendon Injuries
Achilles Tendon injuries are commonly caused by a sudden movement that places a large amount of stress on the area. Sprinting, jumping or large steps down without properly warming up are common culprits of achilles tendon injuries. It can also be injured when the calf...
RICE – Rest, Ice, Compression & Elevation
RICE - The fastest, safest and most effective way to reduce pain and inflammation. No matter what the cause, experiencing joint pain can make your everyday life much more difficult. Luckily, these minor aches and pains can be alleviated with a few simple measures you...
Sprained Ankle and Ankle Instability
A sprained ankle is an injury caused by a twist of the ankle, either inwards (inversion) or outwards (eversion). The most common method of injury is usually found in plantar flexion (toes pointed down) and inversion. This is a very common injury and is important to...
Tennis Elbow / Golfers’ Elbow
Tennis and Golfers’ Elbow (also called lateral and medial epicondylitis) Tennis Elbow Lateral epicondylitis, commonly referred to as tennis elbow, is an overuse injury that causes inflammation of the tendons that attach to the bony prominence on the outside of the...
Cortisone Shots
Cortisone shots, otherwise known as steroid injections, are a low-cost, first-line treatment against joint pain. If conservative treatments such as R.I.C.E (rest, ice, compression and elevation) and anti-inflammatory pain medications haven't helped, your medical team...
What is Sports Medicine?
Most athletes don't think about what sports medicine is and what it entails in their daily routines. Engaging in sports can be one of the most rewarding tasks one undertakes in their lives, yet it isn't all just fun and games. Being involved in sports can be a lovely...
Common Overuse Injuries
When you hear about "overuse injuries" in the body, the first thing people often assume is that it is something sports related. While regular participation in athletic activities can increase your risk of experiencing overuse injuries, it is far from the only source....
Diabetes and Sports Medicine
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R.I.C.E. Treatment Plan For Injured or Painful Joints
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