Sports Medicine

Metro Orthopedics & Sports Therapy

Orthopedic Surgeons & Sports Medicine located in Potomac, MD

It doesn’t matter if it’s Little League or the majors, a college sports team or one from the senior center, when you play sports, at some point, you may need a sports medicine specialist. At Metro Orthopedics & Sports Therapy (M.O.S.T) in Potomac, Maryland, the team of board-certified and fellowship-trained physicians combine cutting-edge techniques with proven, traditional methods to improve your performance and protect you from injury. If you need a sports medicine doctor, call the office or go online to schedule today. “M.O.S.T" serves the communities of Bethesda, Rockville, Gaithersburg, Germantown, Olney, Washington DC, Chevy Chase, Frederick, Poolesville, McLean, VA, Dulles, VA, and Fairfax, VA.

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Sports Medicine Q & A

What is Sports Medicine?

Sports medicine is a unique branch of medicine that combines orthopedics, physical therapy, and regenerative medicine to treat sports injuries, improve athletes’ performance, and reduce the risk of reinjury.

The Metro Orthopedics & Sports Therapy team consists of a wide range of professionals, including:

Orthopedic physicians
Physician assistants
Physical therapists
Athletic trainers
Personal trainers

When you see your sports medicine specialist, they do everything they can to enhance your healing and get you back in the game as quickly and safely as possible.

Who Should See a Sports Medicine Physician?

Anyone who’s injured during a sport or physical activity can benefit from seeing a sports medicine doctor. Athletes who want to improve their performance also benefit, as can anyone who wants to reduce their risk of injury.

High school and college-level athletes seek out sports medicine care, as do professional players and weekend warriors. Beyond treating and preventing common sporting injuries, your sports medicine doctor can help you improve your strength, speed, and endurance.

They also provide training to improve your agility and explosiveness, helping you become the best athlete you can be.

What Injuries Do Sports Medicine Doctors Treat?

At Metro Orthopedics & Sports Therapy, the team of doctors treats various conditions and injuries that result from or interfere with sports performance or physical activity. Some of the most common issues treated at Metro Orthopedics & Sports Therapy include:

Knee ligament or meniscus injuries
Shoulder instability or dislocation
Rotator cuff injuries and tears
Finger injuries
Sprains and strains
Tendinitis, including tennis elbow and golfer’s elbow
Achilles tendinitis and tears

What Kind of Treatments Do Sports Medicine Doctors Do?

The team of sports medicine physicians at Metro Orthopedics & Sports Therapy treat various issues and conditions related to sports injury and overuse.

Some of the most common treatments and procedures include physical therapy, concussion management, and acupuncture. The team also performs orthopedic surgery and joint replacements.

The skilled doctors also use regenerative treatments, such as platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy, which uses your body’s growth factors to enhance healing.

If you’re an athlete in need of a sports medicine doctor, go to Metro Orthopedics & Sports Therapy, where the doctors were team physicians for DC United Soccer, USA Soccer, and the Washington Freedom. Call today or book your appointment online.

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