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Sports medicine is a branch of healthcare that researches and implements medical science in sports and activity.

The majority of sports medicine is focused on musculoskeletal issues resulting from the strenuous activity of exercise and sport. These include problems like muscle cramps, sprains or ligament damage, broken bones or fractures, joint replacements, shin splints, and problems with tendons. Because of this, sports medicine and orthopedics typically go hand in hand.

Specialists within the sports medicine field include on-site physicians and athletic trainers for sports teams, orthopedic surgeons and physical therapists.

Injury Prevention We want to keep you in the game. While our treatment of injuries in athletes is unparallel, we also focus on the prevention of injuries. Our staff works with athletes and their families to develop an individualized exercise and conditioning program to assist in the prevention of injury.

Injury Care and Management When an injury does occur, accurate diagnosis is crucial. Using the latest diagnostic techniques and treatment protocols, the sports physician specialists will diagnose the injury and establish a specialized care plan with the athlete designed to return him/her to pre-injury performance as quickly as possible.

Many athletic teams have sports medicine specialists, including doctors or athletic training staff. Their main goals are to maintain the health and function of the athletes body. This can range from acquiring the appropriate equipment for strength training to providing on-site care and diagnosis in case of injury, standing sideline to treat immediate physical injuries and preventing further problems by stabilizing the joints.

Orthopedic surgeons are trained to correct any issue with the bones or surrounding connective tissue that may have, for whatever reason, become inflamed, severed or otherwise dysfunctional and cannot be dealt with through conservative measures.

These professionals, along with many others, make up the sports medicine field. Any type of medical issue associated with sports or activity fall into the realm of sports medicine. Additionally, as the countrys obesity problem becomes more prevalent, sports medicine is becoming a more emergent field with medical professionals needed to guide activity plans for the promotion of a healthier society. Indeed, the goal of any sports medicine practice is the maintenance of health, wellness and prevention and to keep you moving for as long as possible.

OrthoTLC at The Longstreet Clinic is proud to offer a variety of experienced and respected sports medicine experts trained to treat each member of the family.

For more information about Sports Medicine at TLC, please call (678) 207- 4500

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