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Sports Medicine

A sports medicine specialist diagnosing a knee injury.

Friday Night ClinicsComing up with a winning game plan together.

Participating in sports is a great way to keep healthy and active, but it can also be hard on the body. Sports medicine physicians have specialized training in the treatment and prevention sports-related injuries and conditions. These specialists can provide care for everyone from the dedicated athlete to the weekend warrior.

Common examples of musculoskeletal concerns treated by sports medicine specialists include:

  • Acute injuries (like ankle sprains, muscle strains, knee and shoulder injuries or fractures)
  • Overuse injuries (like rotator cuff and other forms of tendonitis, stress fractures)

Non-musculoskeletal concerns that can be addressed by sports medicine specialists include:

  • Injury prevention
  • Concussion (mild traumatic brain injury) and other head injuries
  • Athletes with chronic or acute illness (including asthma and diabetes)
  • Exercise prescription for patients who want to increase their fitness levels
  • “Return to play” decisions for the sick or injured athlete
  • Recommendations on safe strength-training and conditioning exercises

Sports Medicine providers specialize in non-surgical treatment of sports-related injuries and conditions. When surgery is the appropriate treatment, the sports medicine specialist can guide referrals orthopedic surgeons and physical and occupational therapies.

Call 256-979-1550 for an appointment in Fort Payne.


Call 256-912-2100 for an appointment in Scottsboro.

ASSOCIATED CARE
  • Orthopedics Services
  • Arthroscopic Surgery
  • Hand and Wrist Pain
  • Knee Pain
  • Shoulder Pain
  • Sports Medicine
  • What is an Orthopedic Surgeon?
  • Joint Replacement
  • Knee Replacement
  • Shoulder Joint Replacement
  • Total Hip Replacement
ASSOCIATED PROVIDERS
  • Robert O. Boatwright, MD
  • Andrew Hester, MD
  • Shannon Hilley, CRNP
  • Marja Jones, CRNP
  • Shelly Laney, CRNP
  • Anna Medley, PA-C, ATC
ASSOCIATED LOCATIONS

DeKalb Orthopedics &
Sports Medicine

1411 Old Water Works Road SW
Fort Payne, AL 35968

DeKalb Orthopedics &
Sports Medicine

307 Parks Avenue
Scottsboro, AL 35768

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