At the Center for Sports Medicine, our specialists work with you to help
you get back to the activities you enjoy. Sports medicine specialists
have additional training to diagnose and treat patients, helping to restore
function whether injured from sports, weekend activities or everyday life.
They see and treat patients of all activity levels and ages.
Reasons to See a Sports Medicine Specialist
Sprains or strains
Cartilage or tissue injury
Arthritis
Regenerative Medicine (Prolo, PRP, shockwave therapy)
Concussion
Tendonitis
Bursitis
Swelling
Exercise-induced asthma
Sports Nutrition
Most injuries don’t require surgery. A sports medicine physician
will work with you to assess your injury and any testing or treatment
needed. You don’t have to be a professional athlete to see a sports
medicine specialist. There are many reasons you may want to schedule an
appointment at the Center for Sports Medicine. Common injuries include
sprains, strains, arthritis, concussion, etc. Our physicians will work
with you to design the most appropriate treatment plan to help you return
to your activities. Treatment can include options such as, braces, pain
relievers, injections and physical therapy. Your physician will also be
able to advise you on ways to prevent injury through exercising, nutrition,
and conditioning. Sports medicine specialists are key to helping maximize
function and minimize disability and time away from sports, work, or school.
Baseline Impact Testing
All concussions are serious and every student athlete should have a Baseline
Impact™ Test.
A baseline for students, ages 10 and older, who are involved in school
or club sports.
Available through Excela Health Orthopedics and Sports Medicine.
The 20 minute test measures verbal and visual memory, reaction time, visual
motor speed and impulse control.
Schedule a Baseline ImPACT Test
Baseline ImPACT testing is an important tool in the prevention of concussive
consequences for our youth. We now know that injury to a brain that has
not fully recovered from prior concussive injury can prolong recovery,
and possibly lead to devastating short term, or lingering long term issues.
Unfortunately there is no way to conclusively know when the brain is fully
back to baseline, and return to play is safe. Having a baseline ImPACT
neuro-cognitive test can aid in making the right decision.
ImPACT is not a stand alone test in determining concussion recovery or
return to play. Excela Health has a comprehensive, state-of-the-art concussion
evaluation and management program. Having a valid baseline ImPACT test
is a first step in keeping our athletes safe. To schedule a baseline ImPACT
test, call 724-689-1070.
At the Center for Sports Medicine, our specialist work with you to help
you get back to the activities you enjoy. Fortunately, most sports injuries
do not require surgery. However, if you or a loved one requires surgery
for a sports-related injury, look no further than Excela Health for your
care. Our board certified Orthopedic Surgeons have fellowship training
in Sports Medicine and are experts in the most cutting edge treatments
available for sports injuries in athletes of any age. Your treatment plan
is tailored to fit your individual needs as an athlete, with the ultimate
goal of getting you back to doing the activities you love.
Reasons to see a Sports Medicine Orthopedic Surgeon
