Sports Medicine Getting you back in action
The STAR Health team provides a comprehensive approach to the evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of injuries sustained by recreational, amateur and professional athletes. Our unique combination of teamwork and technology ensures that we will:
Preventive care is also established and monitored through wellness, fitness and performance-enhancement consultations.
Sports Injuries
Athletes, driven by their competitive instincts, may push their bodies beyond their normal physiologic limits. Moreover, the sheer physical demands and repetitive nature of sports participation places athletes at risk for injury.
Dr. Joseph Fortin, Medical Director of STAR Health in Fort Wayne, Indiana is widely recognized in sports medicine through his many satisfied patients, as well as his numerous contributions to sports medicine books and research publications. Contact the office by phone or online today for a sports injury appointment, so Dr. Fortin’s innovative treatments can accelerate your recovery and get you back in the game.
What are sports injuries?
Sports injuries are classified as any accidents or injuries that occur while you are participating in a sporting activity. They include problems that result from casual sports activities (like exercise classes, cross training, or a weekend softball tournament) to injuries incurred during elite competitive events.
Receiving prompt medical attention prevents the injury from getting worse and delaying the healing process. No matter the cause of your injury or how severe it is, you may consider being evaluated by a sports medicine physician as soon as possible.
What are common sports injuries?
Sports injuries can include sprains and strains, tendon or ligament tears, broken bones and even nerve injuries. STAR Health provides treatment for all types of sports injuries. Some of the most common injuries treated at STAR Health sports medicine clinic include:
What happens during a sports injury consultation?
Dr. Fortin and his team conduct a thorough and sport specific evaluation so that he can identify the root cause of the injury.
During your consultation, he and his staff review your symptoms and study how your injury occurred. They also ask you about your exercise habits and medical history.
To better understand the root cause of your injury, Dr. Fortin also performs:
Dr. Fortin may also order imaging studies (like MRI, CT and ultrasound) to examine your anatomy and determine where your structure failed.
He utilizes navigation-controlled technologies (fluoroscopy/ real time x-ray and ultrasound) to precisely identify or pinpoint the source of your symptoms, as well as provide additional imaging data.
Dr. Fortin uses the information gathered during your initial evaluation to develop your personalized treatment plan to support recovery and healing.
How are sports injuries treated?
Dr. Fortin works with you to create a customized treatment plan for your injury based on the type of injury and its severity. Treatment plans may include:
Routine follow-up appointments and maintenance regimens ensure:
If you seek specialize care for your sports injury to establish rapid healing and recovery contact STAR Health in Fort Wayne, Indiana today by phone or online.