Sports Medicine Center
Our sports medicine center offers treatment and conditioning for athletes and active people. Increased participation and training in sports has resulted in a large number of injuries as well as the need for sports medicine in Tucson, AZ. Debilitating injuries or chronic bone and joint problems can keep active people from participating in sports and enjoying their normal lives. Sports medicine applies to active people of all levels including professional athletes, varsity team players, and recreational athletes.
What is Sports Medicine?
Sports medicine is a recognized subspecialty of orthopedic medicine by the American Board of Medical Specialties. Its function is not only curative and rehabilitative, but also preventative. Illness or injury in sport can be caused by many factors. What might work well in treating a non-athlete may not work for the recovering limb of an athlete. Injured athletes often return to the same activity that resulted in the initial injury. Determining the best course of treatment for an injury is done with special consideration to the athlete and his or her sport.
Sports Medicine Center in Tucson, AZ
Southwest Orthopaedic Surgery Specialists provides sports medicine in Tucson, AZ. Our physicians diagnose and treat athletes with fractures, sprains, dislocations, muscle strains, and multiple sports injuries. We provide a full range of services to athletes and active people at our sports medicine center in Tucson, AZ.
- Diagnosis and treatment of sports injuries
- Treatment of fractures, sprains, and dislocations
- Triage of multiple sports injuries or illnesses
- Appropriate use of bracing, taping and splinting
- Recommendation and appropriate use of orthotics
- Management of muscle strains and soft tissue trauma
Diagnosis and Treatment for Sports Injuries
The diagnosis and treatment of sports injuries is the predominant focus of sports medicine. The majority of these injuries are minor, where conservative treatment is indicated. Advanced diagnostic tools such as MRI and CT scans are used to determine the severity of a sports injury. Serious injuries, such as a ruptured tendon or severely torn ligament, may require surgical treatment. See Sports Injuries.
Injury Prevention, Conditioning, and Rehabilitation
There is much more to sports medicine than just musculoskeletal diagnosis and treatment. Our sports medicine team emphasizes the non-musculoskeletal aspects of sports medicine. Conditioning and exercise programs to help athletes avoid serious injury are prescribed. Our sports medicine services also include rehabilitation programs, prescriptions for physical therapy and nutritional consultation to help injured athletes recover properly.
- Injury prevention
- Early mobilization techniques
- Strength training and conditioning
- Post-injury rehabilitation and physiotherapy
- Educating athletes on how to avoid serious injury
- Exercise prescriptions for conditioning and strengthening
Advancing the Science of Sports Medicine
Our mission is to advance the science of sports medicine in Tucson, AZ. Brett L. Haywood, M.D. is a doctor of sports medicine, specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of injuries and diseases of the active patient. He works closely with our orthopedic surgeons in the treatment of common sports injuries and helps athletes make intelligent, realistic choices about their health. Our sports medicine center helps athletes and active people recover quickly and avoid future injury.
Request an Appointment
To request an appointment, call Southwest Orthopaedic Surgery Specialists at (520) 327-9677. Our sports medicine center is opened Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Alternatively, you may Request an Appointment through our web site.
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