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General Introduction:
Sports Medicine is a subspecialty that addresses prevention and treatment for all active people. At one time, specialists in this field primarily cared for the injuries of elite athletes. With today's focus on physical activity as an integral part of a healthy lifestyle, Sports Medicine is now directed to serving anyone with musculoskeletal injury or pain who wants to be more active than his or her medical condition allows.
Sports Medicine specialists treat overuse injuries in individuals whose physical activities strain muscle groups, bones (stress fractures, shin splints), tendons, and ligaments.
Above all, Sports Medicine specialists are focused on lifelong fitness and wellness. They provide information and training for the prevention of illness and injury as well as treatment for conditions that limit physical activity.
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AOSMI's Approach to the Practice of Sports Medicine
Using the latest state-of-the-art care, AOSMI specializes in preventing injuries and getting injured athletes back to health as quickly as possible. They offer a coordinated program for diagnosis, evaluation, operative and non-operative treatment, and education. The specialists provide pre-participation examinations, consultation on when to return to play after injury, advice on nutrition and supplements, and injury assessment and management.
AOSMI believes in physical therapy. Ninety percent of all sports injuries are actually non-operative and are best managed by rehabilitative care and ancillary treatments. With an onsite physical therapy center, the sports medicine specialists provide a closely coordinated program of medical care and rehabilitation aimed at getting you back in action.
How AOSMI Has a High Standard of Care for Sports Medicine
The sports medicine specialists at AOSMI have a wealth of experience that stems from their own interest and participation in athletic activities. Their avid pursuit of a variety of competitive sports enables them to provide individualized treatment plans for athletes whether they are recreational weekenders, professional competitors, or anything in between. They understand athletes, sports, and the climate of competition that motivates athletes. In addition, Drs. Banzon, Berkowitz, Cozzarelli, Greller, Goldberger, Mauriello and Nasar all perform arthroscopic and sports medicine procedures.
Common treatments provided by Sports Medicine specialists for activity-related injuries are referenced below by body part. Additional articles can be found as well:
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