Supporting Strength, Mobility, and Recovery for Active Lifestyles

Sports and physical activity play an important role in your health, confidence, and quality of life. But when an injury affects your shoulder, elbow, hip, knee, or another joint, it can make it difficult to train, compete, work, or enjoy your usual routines. At Sagewell Orthopaedics, Dr. Scott Strasburger and our experienced team provide evaluation and treatment for common sports injuries affecting active adults, student-athletes, and recreational athletes. We are here to help you understand your injury, explore your treatment options, and work toward a safe return to the activities you enjoy.

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Comprehensive Care for Common Sports Injuries

Sports injuries can happen suddenly during a game, workout, or fall. They can also develop over time from repeated motion, training intensity, or added stress on the joints, muscles, and tendons.

At Sagewell Orthopaedics, we take a careful, patient-centered approach to sports injury care. Dr. Strasburger and the Sagewell team use advanced diagnostic tools and a thorough evaluation process to better understand the source of your pain, stiffness, swelling, or instability.

Whether you are recovering from a sprain, managing an overuse injury, or facing a more complex ligament or tendon concern, our goal is to help you move forward with a treatment plan designed around your needs, goals, and activity level.

Common Sports Injuries We Treat

Sports injuries can affect many areas of the body, including the shoulders, elbows, hips, knees, ankles, muscles, tendons, and ligaments. Some injuries may improve with rest and guided rehabilitation, while others may require more advanced care.

Sagewell Orthopaedics provides evaluation and treatment for a wide range of common sports injuries, which may include:

  • Sprains: Injuries to ligaments, often caused by twisting, falling, or landing awkwardly.
  • Strains: Muscle or tendon injuries that may occur from overstretching, sudden movement, or overuse.
  • Ligament Tears: Partial or complete tears that may affect joint stability, including ACL, MCL, or other knee ligament injuries.
  • ACL Injuries: A common knee injury in athletes that may occur during cutting, pivoting, jumping, or sudden stops.
  • Meniscus Tears: Damage to the cartilage in the knee, often caused by twisting or impact.
  • Tendonitis: Inflammation of a tendon, commonly caused by repetitive motion or overuse.
  • Overuse Injuries: Gradual injuries caused by repeated stress on muscles, joints, tendons, or bones.
  • Fractures: Broken bones that may result from falls, contact sports, or direct trauma.
  • Dislocations: Injuries where a joint is forced out of place, often requiring prompt evaluation.
  • Rotator Cuff Injuries: Shoulder tendon injuries that may cause pain, weakness, or limited motion.
  • Shoulder Instability: A feeling that the shoulder may slip or move out of place, sometimes following a dislocation.
  • Tennis Elbow: Pain on the outside of the elbow caused by overuse of the tendons and forearm muscles.

Our Approach: Personalized Sports Injury Care

At Sagewell Orthopaedics, your care begins with listening. We take time to learn how the injury happened, what symptoms you are experiencing, and how the injury is affecting your daily life or athletic goals.

Dr. Strasburger and our team may use physical evaluation, imaging, and other diagnostic tools to help identify the type and severity of your injury. From there, we build a personalized treatment plan that may include conservative care, rehabilitation, activity guidance, injections, or surgical options when appropriate.

Our approach is designed to help you feel informed and supported throughout your care journey. We focus on helping you understand your condition, reduce discomfort when possible, improve function, and make confident decisions about your next steps.

Non-Surgical Treatment Options

Many sports injuries may be treated without surgery. Whenever possible, we begin with conservative options designed to reduce pain, support healing, and help restore mobility and strength.

Non-surgical treatment options may include:

  • Rest and Activity Modification: Temporary changes to training, exercise, or daily movement may help reduce stress on the injured area.
  • Targeted Physical Therapy: A customized rehabilitation plan may help improve strength, flexibility, balance, and joint stability.
  • Bracing or Splinting: Supportive devices may help protect the injured area during healing or activity.
  • Anti-Inflammatory Medications: Medications may help manage discomfort and reduce swelling when appropriate.
  • Corticosteroid Injections: Injections may help reduce inflammation and provide relief for select conditions.
  • Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Therapy: PRP may support the body’s natural healing process for certain soft-tissue injuries.
  • Return-to-Activity Guidance: Our team can help you understand when and how to safely resume activity based on your condition and progress.

Advanced Surgical Options

When non-surgical treatments are not enough, or when an injury is more severe, surgical care may be recommended to help restore stability, repair damaged tissue, or improve function.

Dr. Strasburger is experienced in a range of orthopaedic surgical techniques, including minimally invasive approaches when appropriate. The best option depends on the type of injury, your age, activity level, symptoms, and long-term goals.

Surgical options may include:

  • Arthroscopic Surgery: A minimally invasive technique used to evaluate and treat certain joint injuries through small incisions.
  • ACL Reconstruction: Surgery to restore knee stability after a significant ACL tear.
  • Meniscus Repair or Treatment: Procedures to address torn cartilage in the knee.
  • Rotator Cuff Repair: Surgical repair of torn shoulder tendons when conservative care is not sufficient.
  • Shoulder Stabilization Surgery: A procedure that may help reduce repeated shoulder dislocations or instability.
  • Tendon or Ligament Repair: Surgical treatment for select soft-tissue injuries that affect strength or joint stability.
  • Fracture Fixation: Surgical stabilization of certain broken bones to support proper healing.

Our team will explain your options clearly and help you understand what to expect before, during, and after treatment.

Your Partner in Sports Injury Recovery

A sports injury can be frustrating, whether you are competing, staying active for your health, or simply trying to keep up with daily life. You do not have to navigate recovery alone.

At Sagewell Orthopaedics, Dr. Scott Strasburger and our experienced team are committed to providing compassionate, personalized care for athletes and active individuals of all levels. From diagnosis through treatment and recovery planning, we are here to help you take the next step with confidence.

Contact Sagewell Orthopaedics today to schedule a comprehensive evaluation and learn more about treatment options for common sports injuries.

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