MEDICAL SERVICES
Sports medicine treats and prevents sports injuries. At FIX Medical Group in San Diego, California, the multispecialty team includes experts in sports medicine. The team partners with you, creating plans that help you heal so you can get back to your active lifestyle stronger than before. Call the most convenient FIX Medical Group office today or schedule your sports medicine appointment using the online booking tool.
SERVING THE GREATER SAN DIEGO COUNTY AREA
SAN DIEGO: MISSION VALLEY, & RANCHO BERNARDO, CA
What is sports medicine?
Sports medicine specializes in diagnosing, treating, and preventing injuries in athletes and other active people.
Sports and physical activities offer many health benefits. Unfortunately, the extra stress placed on your body also puts you at risk of injury. When you suffer a sports injury, you need a sports medicine expert to assist you in recovering quickly and safely.
FIX Medical Group’s multispecialty team includes sports medicine practitioners. They take a more proactive approach to care, serving more like your coach than your doctor, giving you the tools you need to heal and improve.
Who needs sports medicine?
Anyone with a sports-related injury needs sports medicine, including athletes, gym-goers, and weekend warriors.
The FIX Medical Group team manages all types of sports injuries, including:
- Sprains and strains
- Tendon tears
- Tendinitis
- Joint pain
- Back pain
- Rotator cuff injuries
You also need sports medicine to prevent an injury or improve your athletic performance.
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What happens during a sports medicine evaluation?
Your FIX Medical Group sports medicine evaluation is comprehensive. The team wants to fully understand your health condition, limitations, and goals.
Your provider asks detailed questions about your injury and sport. They also ask about your usual exercise routine and diet. They then complete a physical exam, paying close attention to your injury.
The team could request imaging procedures like X-rays or CT scans to confirm or rule out a diagnosis.
What are sports medicine treatments?
When creating your sports medicine treatment plan, the team partners with you. They talk to you about your injury, general health, and treatments to help you reach your goals
Treatments can include:
- Sports therapy
- Massage therapy
- Chiropractic care
- Nutrition therapy
- Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections
- ARPwave™ therapy
- K-Laser therapy
- Active release technique (ART®)
- NXPro® (neuromuscular stimulator)
The team works closely with you, providing the therapies that help you heal as fast and safely as possible. Once you’re at your previous activity level, the team gives you the tools and support you need to maintain your health and performance.
Call FIX Medical Group today or schedule your sports medicine consultation online.
Frequently Asked Questions About Medical Services
How Can Sports Medicine Help Prevent Injuries?
Sports medicine focuses on identifying movement limitations and risk factors before they lead to injury. By improving strength, flexibility, balance, mobility, biomechanics, and overall conditioning, sports medicine can help reduce the likelihood of both athletic and everyday injuries.
Preventive care is valuable for athletes as well as anyone who wants to stay active and healthy.
What Conditions Can Sports Medicine Treat Besides Sports Injuries?
Sports medicine isn’t limited to athletes. It commonly treats:
- Arthritis
- Tendonitis
- Back pain
- Neck pain
- Shoulder pain
- Knee pain
- Joint pain
- Muscle strains
- Ligament injuries
- Overuse conditions
- Mobility limitations
- Chronic musculoskeletal pain
- Treatment plans are personalized to restore function while reducing pain through conservative care whenever appropriate.
When Should You See a Sports Medicine Specialist?
You should consider seeing a sports medicine specialist if pain lasts more than a few days, continues to return, limits your activity, interferes with work or exercise, or doesn’t improve with rest and home care.
Early diagnosis often allows conditions to be treated before they become more serious.
How Long Does It Take to Recover with Sports Medicine Treatment?
Recovery depends on the condition being treated, its severity, your overall health, and your commitment to rehabilitation. Some patients improve within weeks, while more complex injuries require longer treatment and progressive rehabilitation.
What Is the Difference Between Sports Medicine and Orthopedics?
Sports medicine primarily emphasizes non-surgical diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, and injury prevention for musculoskeletal conditions. Orthopedic specialists may provide similar conservative treatments but also perform surgery when necessary.
Many patients benefit from sports medicine before surgical options are considered.
Can Sports Medicine Help with Chronic Pain and Mobility Issues?
Yes. Sports medicine can help improve movement, reduce chronic pain, strengthen supporting muscles, restore mobility, and improve overall function through personalized non-surgical treatment plans tailored to your lifestyle and goals.
Are Sports Medicine Treatments Suitable for Non-Athletes?
Absolutely. Sports medicine is designed for anyone experiencing muscle, joint, tendon, or mobility problems, regardless of athletic ability. Many patients seek sports medicine to remain active, recover from injuries, or improve everyday movement.
How Does Sports Medicine Improve Athletic Performance?
Sports medicine helps athletes improve strength, flexibility, coordination, movement efficiency, balance, endurance, and recovery while reducing injury risk. Optimizing how your body moves can improve both performance and long-term durability.
Why Choose a Sports Medicine Specialist in San Diego?
At FIX Medical Group, our sports medicine specialists provide comprehensive, personalized care designed to diagnose, treat, rehabilitate, and help prevent musculoskeletal injuries. Our goal is to relieve pain, restore function, improve performance, and help you safely return to the activities you enjoy.
Do I need a referral to see a sports medicine specialist?
In many cases, no referral is required. If you plan to use insurance, we recommend confirming your benefits with your insurance provider before your appointment.
Can sports medicine help me avoid surgery?
Many musculoskeletal conditions respond well to conservative treatment. Sports medicine may help reduce pain, improve function, and restore mobility through personalized rehabilitation and other non-surgical therapies before surgery is considered.
What makes FIX Medical Group different?
FIX Medical Group brings together sports medicine, chiropractic care, rehabilitation, regenerative medicine, and other non-surgical treatments under one roof. This multidisciplinary approach allows our providers to create individualized treatment plans focused on addressing the underlying cause of pain while helping patients return to an active lifestyle.
