Sports medicine in Northwest Florida
Sports medicine fellowship-trained doctors and orthopedic surgeons at Ascension Sacred Heart diagnose and treat orthopedic conditions and sports-related injuries in teens and adults. Our sports medicine specialists have the expertise to deliver therapeutic and surgical care for many conditions, including:
- Bone fractures
- Dislocations, including shoulder dislocation
- Sprains and strains
- Muscle, tendon and ligament tears
- Tendonitis
- Overuse injuries
Your sports medicine specialist starts by listening to understand you. Together, we talk about your concerns and goals. Your specialist may recommend imaging to help diagnose your injury or condition. Diagnostic imaging, such as X-ray and ultrasound, is available onsite, so your specialist can quickly make a diagnosis.
Based on your specific needs, we create a personalized care plan that helps you safely recover. We’re here to diagnose and treat your condition, help you prevent injuries, support your fitness goals and improve your wellness.
Advanced orthopedic care for athletes
When you choose Ascension Sacred Heart for your care, you are connected to a team of specialists, including: orthopedic doctors, orthopedic surgeons, athletic trainers and physical therapists. Whenever possible, we deliver nonsurgical treatments and therapies to help you recover, build strength and improve flexibility. Your care plan may include:
- Exercise prescription
- Injury evaluation and management
- Sports physicals and functional testing
- Sports performance consultation
- Therapeutic injections
Advanced surgical care for orthopedic injuries
If you have an injury that needs surgical treatment, you’re connected to orthopedic surgeons at Ascension Sacred Heart. Our surgeons specialize in surgical care for injuries, including:
- Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear
- Bone fracture and dislocation
- Meniscus tear
- Posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) tear
- Rotator cuff tear
- Shoulder labral tear
Whenever possible, we use minimally invasive surgery. With this surgical technique, your surgeon uses small incisions, which may lead to less pain and a shorter recovery.
Your care doesn’t end after surgery. We connect you with specialists in rehabilitation and physical therapy. Our goal is to help you recover from surgery and get back to the activities you enjoy.