For many, 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 Clinic 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. The 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.

Many other Clinics may claim to provide sports medicine services, but only Bone & Joint Clinic has the vast subspecialty experience in sports medicine and one of only a few active physician members in the prestigious American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine.

All types of athletic injuries are encountered at Bone & Joint Clinic, 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 Clinic 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.

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons recommends these tips to help speed the recovery process from an athletic injury:

• Maintain year round balanced physical conditioning
• Make sure injuries are recognized early and treated promptly
• Participate in a full functional rehabilitation program
• Stay fit while injured

Orthopedics is the area of medicine specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of bone, joint, ligament, tissue and nerve disorders, including those caused by athletic injury. Bone & Joint Clinic’s Sports Medicine services combines the specialties of orthopedics and sports medicine to provide the comprehensive care needed to successfully diagnose, treat and rehabilitate any sports-related injury.

Bone & Joint Clinic’s full system of care includes comprehensive imaging services to effectively diagnose your condition.

If you are suffering from an athletic injury call the Bone & Joint Center at 359.6442 or toll free at 800.445.6442, no referral needed.

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