Sports Medicine
Maximize Performance, Minimize Downtime
At Covenant Sports Medicine, our goal is to help you stay active, perform at your best, and recover quickly from injuries. Whether you're a competitive athlete, a weekend warrior, or simply someone looking to stay active, our team specializes in optimizing performance while minimizing disability and time away from sports, work, and school.
Comprehensive Care for a Wide Range of Conditions
Our sports medicine specialists are highly trained to diagnose and treat a variety of musculoskeletal conditions, including:
- Acute injuries: Sprains, strains, fractures, and other sudden sports-related injuries.
- Overuse injuries: Repetitive stress injuries such as tendonitis and stress fractures.
- Concussions: Evaluation, management, and return-to-play decisions.
- Exercise prescription: Customized exercise programs to improve strength and prevent injury.
- Injury prevention: Strategies to reduce the risk of sports-related injuries.
- Return-to-play decisions: Safe and effective reintegration into sports and physical activities.
- Special populations: Tailored treatment plans for aging athletes and individuals with arthritic conditions.
- Diagnostic musculoskeletal ultrasound: Advanced imaging for accurate diagnosis.
- Ultrasound-guided procedures and injections: Minimally invasive treatments for pain relief and injury management.
Sports Medicine for Every Athlete
While many associate sports medicine with professional and elite athletes, our expertise extends to athletes of all ages and abilities. In fact, the principles of sports medicine apply to anyone experiencing a musculoskeletal issue, whether it’s from sports, daily activities, or an active lifestyle.
Expertise in Non-Surgical Injury Management
Approximately 90% of sports-related injuries do not require surgery. Our sports medicine physicians specialize in non-surgical treatments, including:
- Injury management through rehabilitation and therapy
- Office-based procedures such as injection therapy
- Home therapy programs and coordination with physical therapists
Advanced Treatment Options
Arthroscopy - A minimally invasive procedure using a small camera to diagnose and treat joint issues. Often used in knees, shoulders, elbows, and ankles to repair cartilage, remove loose bodies, or relieve impingement.
ACL Reconstruction - Replaces a torn anterior cruciate ligament in the knee using a tissue graft, commonly performed for athletes with knee instability after twisting injuries.
Meniscus Repair or Removal - Addresses tears in the knee’s cartilage. Surgeons may repair or remove the damaged meniscus to relieve pain and restore mobility.
Rotator Cuff Repair - Reattaches torn tendons in the shoulder, helping restore strength and range of motion—often needed in overhead or contact sports.
Labral Repair (Shoulder or Hip) - Repairs tears in the cartilage lining of the joint, commonly caused by repetitive overhead motion or rotational forces in the shoulder or hip.
Tendon Repair (e.g., Achilles or Patellar) - Reconnects torn tendons caused by overuse or sudden force, often seen in jumping or sprinting sports.
Ligament Reconstruction (e.g., UCL in the Elbow) - Rebuilds damaged ligaments such as the UCL—frequently performed on throwing athletes, like baseball pitchers.
Cartilage Restoration - Uses techniques like microfracture or grafting to repair damaged cartilage, often for younger athletes with localized joint damage.
Fracture Fixation - Surgically stabilizes broken bones using plates, screws, or rods to ensure proper alignment and healing.
Joint Stabilization - Tightens or repairs ligaments around unstable joints—commonly used for recurrent shoulder dislocations or similar conditions.
Get Back in the Game with Covenant Sports Medicine
Our team is dedicated to keeping you active, pain-free, and performing at your best. Whether you're recovering from an injury or looking to prevent one, we’re here to help. Contact us today to schedule a consultation and take the next step toward optimal health and performance.