Sports Medicine

Active lifestyles are necessary for good health, but you do run the risk of injuries. William Rowland, MD,  Devendra Autar, DO, and the team at Boca General & Family Medicine provide comprehensive sports medicine services at their office in Boca Raton, Florida, to help you heal and prevent further injuries. The team also offers advice to help you perform at your best. Call Boca General & Family Medicine to learn more about benefitting from the team’s sports medicine expertise, or book an appointment online today.

What is sports medicine?

Sports medicine is the care and treatment of injuries related to physical activity. But you don’t need to be an athlete to benefit.

Whether you play recreational sports, go to the gym, take long walks, or just want to remain active, the sports medicine experts at Boca General & Family Medicine help you stay healthy and injury-free. They treat a wide range of sports and activity-related injuries, including the following:

• Sprains
• Strains
• Joint pain
• Tendinitis
• Golfer’s elbow
• Tennis elbow
• Runner’s knee
• Plantar fasciitis (heel pain)

The team also helps you manage chronic conditions like arthritis that can affect your ability to stay active.

The Boca General & Family Medicine team completes a full physical exam to diagnose your condition and asks about your symptoms, activities, and how the issue started. They examine your range of motion, strength, and balance to better understand what’s happening. They might also order diagnostic imaging like X-rays or an ultrasound scan.

Is sports medicine just about treating injuries?

A big part of sports medicine is injury prevention and performance support. The Boca General & Family Medicine team works with you to improve your flexibility, strength, and movement so you can exercise safely and avoid future problems.

Whether you’re training for a 5K or just getting back into a fitness routine, they provide the appropriate guidance and support to help you achieve your goals.

If your condition needs advanced imaging, surgery, or physical therapy, they connect you with trusted specialists and coordinate your care.

Can sports medicine help with old injuries that still hurt?

Many adults deal with lingering pain from past injuries. Sports medicine can help manage that pain and improve mobility through physical therapy referrals, medication, stretching routines, and other nonsurgical options. The goal is to help you stay active without old injuries holding you back.

Another great reason to visit Boca General & Family Medicine is if you haven’t exercised in years and want to start again. The team can help you build a safe, personalized plan to get moving.

Whether your aim is weight loss, better heart health, or you just want to feel stronger, they guide you on exercising safely, even when you have health conditions like high blood pressure or diabetes.

Call Boca General & Family Medicine to request a sports medicine consultation, or use the online form to schedule an appointment today.