Sports Medicine and Sports Performance

We understand what it means to lose playing time due to pain or injury while pursuing your passion. When a sports injury keeps you out of play, Ascension sports medicine specialists and care teams are here for you.

Whether you’re a student, collegiate or adult athlete, professional or amateur, our goal is to help you get back to your peak performance.

Sports medicine specifically designed for you

Ascension sports medicine doctors, orthopedic surgeons and care teams specialize in treating common sports injuries in teens and adults. We work with you to understand your goals and create a customized care plan for helping you with a safe and strong recovery.

What will that mean for you? We will work with you to make sure that your care plan includes the right combination of:

• Medical treatments.
• Sports rehabilitation.
• Strength and conditioning.
• Performance psychology.
• Nutrition counseling.

Helping equip you for health and performance

Our care teams coach you through injury prevention and show you how to get the most benefit from exercise equipment and other strengthening activities. We’ll work with you to help you eliminate physical and mental barriers. It’s all designed to help you improve your overall performance capabilities.

Beyond individual athletes, we also work with schools and teams. Some of our sports medicine doctors and care teams provide practice and game-day medical services and concussion testing.

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Learn More About Sports Medicine and Sports Performance

What do you know about sports medicine and sports performance? Test your knowledge by using these resources:

• VIDEO: Ankle Sprain
• Sports-Related Injuries
• The Best Ways to Treat, Prevent Tendonitis
• Preventing Sports Injuries
• Concussion

Sports Medicine and Sports Performance FAQs

What is a bruise?

A bruise is an injury to the soft tissue. It is often caused by blunt force such as a kick, fall, or blow. It results in pain, swelling, and discoloration.

What is a sprain?

A sprain is a stretch or tear of a ligament. Ligaments are flexible bands of fibrous tissue that connect bones to bones, and bones to cartilage. They also hold together the bones in your joints. Sprains often affect the ankles, knees, or wrists.

What is a dislocation?

A dislocation happens when extreme force is put on a joint, allowing the ends of two connected bones to separate. Stress on joint ligaments can lead to dislocation of the joint.

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