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Sports Medicine is Not Just for the Top Athlete
June 16, 2023
Sports medicine is a branch of medicine that deals with physical fitness and the treatment and prevention of injuries related to sports and exercise. A common misconception about sports medicine that a Clinical Kinesiologist like Dr. Jeff Hall will tell you is that it is not only for high-performance athletes. In fact, most patients who receive care from a sports medicine physician do not participate in competitive sports. Instead, they often have acute or chronic injuries caused by exercise, training, or even their work.
As a specialist in clinical kinesiology and functional medicine, Dr. Hall sees a wide range of patients with a variety of issues. Whether you have a repetitive stress injury from work or an elbow injury from a fall, Dr. Hall uses the same diagnostic tools and non-surgical treatments to help the body heal.
At Chattanooga Non-Surgical Orthopedics, we treat a full range of common issues that affect the knees, back, shoulders, legs, hands and wrists, and hips—pretty much all of the moving joints in the body. Whether you are a top athlete or somewhat sedentary, after treatment, most people return to full activity with adequate therapy and rehabilitation. Dr. Hall always considers the most conservative approach to treatment first. Injectable treatments like Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy are very effective at helping the body heal from injuries.
While the majority of patients visit Chattanooga Non-Surgical Orthopedics because they’re injured, Dr. Hall also works with patients seeking injury prevention, nutrition, and performance development. Dr. Hall can assess your lifestyle and offer approaches to common injuries, such as changes to the way you train, protective gear, and a regimen to strengthen muscles that support movement. Having a strong core and strong muscles to support your joints, tendons, and ligaments helps to lower the risk of injury.
If you have any of the following symptoms or concerns:
- Low back pain
- Knee pain
- Muscle pain
- Neck pain
- Foot pain or Ankle injury
- Overuse injury
- Joint dislocation
- Muscle fatigue
- A sudden, non-emergency injury
Dr. Hall and the professional, friendly staff at Chattanooga Non-Surgical Orthopedics are here to help you with these and all other sports medicine issues. Call for an appointment and consultation today!
423-499-0003
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