| Injuries to young athletes differ significantly from those of an adult. Growing bones and cartilage are more susceptible to injury and require specialized treatment. Injuries sustained while the body is developing can have significant long term consequences. It is imperative that these injuries are properly diagnosed and treated.
Through intense acute injury management, aggressive sport-specific rehabilitation and injury prevention strategies, we work hard to keep young athletes in the game, without jeopardizing their long-term health.
Varsity Sports Medicine provides:
• Rapid evaluation of acute sports injuries
• Treatment of acute and chronic musculoskeletal injuries
• Sports-specific injury rehabilitation
• Injury prevention programs
• Specialized care for the unique injuries of developing bones and joints
• Responsive and accessible clinic staff
• Convenient clinic hours
Conditions treated include:
• Sprains and strains • Overuse injuries
• Dislocations • Cartilage injuries
• Ligament injuries • Stress fractures
• Minor fractures and avulsions • Nutrition and supplement issues
• Apophysitis • Concussions
• Tendonitis
Today’s young athletes train and compete at the highest level –
their medical care should be there with them.
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