What Is the Sports Center of Excellence?
Athletes put their bodies through stress that most other people don’t. When they get injured, they need medical professionals that understand the unique needs, issues and challenges of their chosen sport.
That’s why Summit Health created the Sports Center of Excellence. We know that one specialty may not be able to fully address every condition, injury, procedure or preventive measure an athlete may need.
Our orthopedic surgeons have been part of the medical teams for high school, college and professional sports teams around the state and across the country. We know what athletes go through on and off the field, and we focus on both treatment and injury prevention. That’s why hundreds of athletes trust Summit Health’s Sports Center of Excellence.
Orthopedics Department Specialties
Foot and Ankle
Nearly every sport requires the use of the feet and ankles. When your lower extremities aren’t at 100 percent, you can’t expect your performance to be either. Our foot and ankle specialists are well-trained in treating the below-the-knee conditions athletes often experience.
Hand and Wrist
From catching and throwing to grabbing and tackling, hands are integral to almost every sport. Let our hand and wrists experts help.
Hip and Knee Replacement
As the two largest weight-bearing joints in the body, the hips and the knees can take a lot of punishment in sports. Our hip and knee specialists can help diagnose, treat and prevent injuries to these important joints.
Shoulder and Elbow
Tennis elbow, golfers’ elbow, rotator cuff injuries. Athletics can be rough on the shoulders and elbows. Our specialists can get you back to feeling your best, whether you’re a weekend warrior or the next Tom Brady.
Spine
A strong, healthy spine and good posture is the lynchpin of athletic performance. The spine specialists in our orthopedics department know what it takes to keep your back healthy.
Sports Medicine
Our sports medicine specialists have completed advanced training and have thousands of hours’ worth of experience working with professional and amateur athletes.
Trauma and Fracture
Sports can put you at risk for fractures and other serious injuries. Our trauma and fracture team can help treat your fractures and help you recover as quickly as possible.
Other Summit Health Departments
In order to provide you with a full spectrum of care, our sports medicine team works hand-in-hand with the following specialties and services:
- Acupuncture: Acupuncture can be an effective complementary treatment for musculoskeletal conditions such as lower back pain, osteoarthritis and shoulder pain.
- Imaging and Radiology: You know when something’s not right because you’re not performing like you used to. Our imaging and radiology department can help figure out exactly what is holding you back.
- Massage Therapy: Massage therapy is a great way to unwind and ease those sore muscles after a tough session on the field or in the weight room.
- Physical Therapy: Physical therapy is an important part of recovering from injury, strengthening your body and ensuring you can stay safe while you play your sport.
- Physiatry: Physiatrists are experts in nonsurgical management of injuries and rehabilitation. Think of our physiatrists as the quarterbacks of your recovery team.
- Urgent Care: Sports sometimes hurt–some more than others–and sometimes you’ll be injured but can’t get to your regular doctors in a timely fashion. Go to any of our four urgent care facilities for quick diagnosis and treatment.