Sports Medicine In Edison & Brick, NJ

Sports medicine is a subspecialty of orthopaedics that deals with the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries suffered during athletic activity. The goal of treatment is to heal and rehabilitate injuries so patients can quickly return to their athletic activities. Participating in sports places wear-and-tear on the body, and can lead to orthopedic injuries. Athletes are susceptible to injuries that include stress fractures and chronic pain, as well as tearing or stretching of internal structures. Treatment for these conditions can involve surgery, orthotics, physical therapy and rest.

Many physicians work together to help a patient regain maximum use of an injured limb or joint. A sports injury is typically treated by a physician, orthopaedic surgeon, rehabilitation specialist, athletic trainer and physical therapist, all of whom have specialized training in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of sports injuries. Common injuries treated in sports medicine include:

Sports injuries are often repairable with arthroscopy, which is a minimally invasive procedure that allows doctors to diagnose and sometimes treat joint injuries and disease through small incisions in the skin.

Here at Advanced Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, our board-certified physical therapists and rehabilitation specialists are here to get you back on the road to recovery if you suffer from a sports injury. Our wellness centers are located in Manalapan, Brick, Edison, NJ, and Robbinsville, and we are here to give you the proper treatment and sports medicine education to help you fully recover.

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This is the best place if you need therapy for any reason. I was in an auto accident and broke both of my legs. I’m glad I pick Advance PMR for my rehab. These guys r amazing and u will feel it as soon as u enter…Elizabeth, Steve, Zack, Jason, and Casey. thank you guys for your hard work and for putting me back on my feet. – Rashid S. 

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In order to prevent sports injuries, it is important for athletes to take care of themselves before, during and after physical activity; this helps to ensure long-term athletic health. Some of the most effective injury prevention tips include the following: