Sports Medicine is a branch of medicine that deals with the treatment and prevention of sports and exercise-related injuries. The main objective of sports medicine is to help individuals engage in sports and exercise in a safe and effective manner — and to help athletes get back into the game safely while increasing their sports performance.
At SOHMA Integrative Medicine in Long Beach, CA, our team of doctors are not only experts in sports medicine — we are marathon runners and triathletes ourselves. We understand the importance of maintaining an athletic body and the stress it undergoes, and we have worked with countless athletes to ensure the overall health and wellness of their bodies no matter what sport they play.
What Are Sports Injuries?
Sports injuries are sustained while playing indoor or outdoor sports — football, basketball, hockey, baseball, volleyball, tennis, dance, mixed martial arts, golf — or while exercising. They can result from accidents, inadequate training, improper use of protective equipment, or insufficient stretching or warm-up exercises.
Common sports injuries involve bones, muscles, ligaments, and tendons, particularly at joints such as the shoulders, knees, hips, ankles, and feet.
Types of Sports Injuries We Treat
- Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears
- MCL and LCL tears
- Fractures
- Knee injuries
- Foot and ankle injuries
- Meniscal tears
- Nerve compression injuries
- Spinal injuries
- Shoulder dislocations
- Sprains and strains
- Tendonitis and more
Schedule a Sports Medicine Appointment
Call us today to learn more or to schedule at our Long Beach office.
(562) 420-2112