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Sports Medicine
Dean
Sports Medicine physicians provide specialty care for children
and adults who have sports-related injuries or exercise-related
medical problems. Our Sports Medicine specialists will provide
comprehensive evaluations and recommend the best course of treatment
that best suits your lifestyle and activities, with the goal
of
healing injuries, preventing future injury or damage, and increasing
function, mobility and strength.
Dean Sports Medicine
Primary Care Physicians
provide care in the following areas:
- Acute injuries (such as ankle sprains, muscle
strains, knee and shoulder injuries, and fractures) - Overuse injuries (such as tendonitis, stress fractures)
- Concussions
- Athletes with chronic or acute illness (such
as asthma
or diabetes) - Shortness of breath with activity
- Nutrition, supplements and performance issues
- Exercise counseling
- Injury prevention
- "Return to play" decisions in the sick or injured athlete
- Strength training and conditioning
- Healthy lifestyle promotion
Dean Sports Medicine Orthopedic Surgeons specialize in:
- Surgical evaluations for exercise-related problems
- Arthroscopic surgery
- Knee and hip reconstruction
- Joint reconstruction or replacement
- Ligament reconstruction, tendon transfers
- Compound fractures and trauma care
Patients who may see a Sports Medicine specialist include professional and team sports athletes, high school and college athletes, runners, cyclists, gymnasts, martial artists, skiers, dancers, and other physically active children and adults.
If you are an active individual, see recommended resources for injury prevention and exercise safety.
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