Sports medicine beyond game day
Sports medicine is relevant to competitive athletes, recreational athletes and active adults. The key question is often not simply “What is injured?” but also “What do you need this joint to do?”
Common problems
- Shoulder instability and labral injury
- Rotator cuff problems
- Knee ligament and meniscus injuries
- Selected elbow injuries
- Overuse conditions and return-to-activity planning
Return to activity
Return-to-sport decisions depend on healing, strength, motion, confidence, sport-specific demands and the risk profile of the injury and procedure.