Sports Medicine
Whether you're a competitive athlete or a weekend warrior, sports-related injuries can slow you down and keep you from participating in the activities you love. Sports injuries require special medical attention, and the physicians and surgeons are trained to treat athletes of all ages. Our sports medicine-based care ranges from surgery, physician assessments and physical therapy to prescription medicine and fitness and nutrition recommendations.
The sports medicine specialists at Gadsden Regional Medical Center diagnose and treat athletes with a wide range of sports-related injuries. The medical team works closely with orthopedics physicians, rehabilitation specialists, physical therapists and athletic trainers to help patients return to their sport or activity as quickly as possible. We offer advanced diagnosis and medical treatment for athletes with a variety of sports medicine needs, including:
- Dislocations
- Sprains, strains and fractures
- Neuromas and other nerve conditions
- Ligament and muscle injuries and tears
- Repetitive stress injuries
- Shin splints
- Tendonitis