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Sports Medicine

For most of us, living well means being athletically active. Although exercise and activity keep us healthy, most athletic activities are associated with some risk of injury. When injury does occur, the specialized care of a physician trained in sports medicine can help put you on a quick road to recovery — getting you back to the game.

Sports medicine is a specialty involving the evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, and prevention of athletic injuries and focuses on using prompt diagnosis and a comprehensive treatment plan, along with a physical rehabilitation plan to safely return you to your activity.

Bone & Joint has been a pioneer in developing and providing comprehensive sports medicine programs for the Central Wisconsin community. Our involvement began with one physician volunteering to provide on-site medical coverage at high school football games, and has grown into the formation of a regional organization to support high school athletics. Wisconsin Valley Athletic Medicine is an active non-profit organization comprised of medical professionals who provide event coverage and education for athletes, coaches, parents, and other medical professionals.

All types of athletic injuries are encountered at Bone & Joint, with knee and shoulder injuries the most common conditions requiring surgical intervention. Complex knee and shoulder reconstruction like ACL reconstruction and rotator cuff repair are routine surgeries performed by Bone & Joint sports medicine physicians.

Our physicians use the most advanced diagnostic and therapeutic modalities to dramatically improve post-surgery results and guarantee a quick return to sports participation. Bone & Joint sports medicine physicians are highly specialized in these techniques and work closely with the region's physical therapists and athletic trainers to develop rehabilitation protocols to ensure the best functional outcome.