Sports Medicine

Sports medicine covers a wide range of conditions when you or a loved one has an injury during any kind of physical activity. At Consolidated Primary Care in Maryville, Tennessee, Mike Wall, PA-C, has substantial training and experience in this area of practice, and enjoys working with patients to move beyond injuries, improve performance, and avoid sports injuries. Booking a visit is fast and easy online or over the phone. In-person and telehealth visits are both available. 

What is sports medicine?

Sports medicine is an area of health care centered on addressing health matters related to physical activity. It’s a method of practice that recognizes the numerous benefits of athletic or fitness pursuits, while also acknowledging that an active life can take a toll on the body. 

Sports injuries bring many people in for care. These injuries tend to occur in the musculoskeletal system, and often affect one or more joints. The rigors of athletic practice and play can lead to jumping, overuse, or traumatic injuries, but even something as simple as stepping down awkwardly off a curb can create similar problems. 

Physical therapy is a great treatment option for many types of sports injuries. This approach strives to improve your strength, flexibility, and agility, giving your body a chance to heal while improving your strength to prevent future injuries.

Do I have to be an athlete to benefit from sports medicine?

You absolutely don’t need to be an athlete to benefit from sports therapy. In fact, many people who come to Consolidated Primary Care for these services are fitness enthusiasts who either experience an injury or simply want to improve their performance. 

Mike Wall has experience as an Athletic Trainer and Physical Therapy Assistant that can work one-on-one with you to identify goals and create personalized programs to meet and exceed those markers. They not only help you move closer to your athletic and fitness goals, but also help boost your quality of life.

How can sports medicine help me avoid sports injuries?

Working with an Athletic Trainer or physical therapy professional gives you the tools and guidance needed to exceed your personal bests. This applies in terms of strength, agility, speed, and most of all, resilience. 

You learn how to ramp up your fitness activities without placing your body under undue strain. Sports medicine gives you the tools you need to recognize signs from your body and know when to push harder and when to prioritize rest and rehabilitation. 

Sports medicine at Consolidated Primary Care has plenty to offer. If you’d like to learn more, you can schedule an appointment by phone or online.