Why choose Geisinger for sports medicine?
Is bone, muscle or joint pain slowing you down? For most people, sports medicine is the first stop to finding relief — even if you’re not an athlete. Whether you’re chasing your kids, hitting the trails or just trying to move without pain, sports medicine is for every body.
Your care team may include sports medicine doctors, physical therapists and orthopedic specialists. They work together to help you find the quickest, easiest path to getting back to doing what you love. You’ll also have access to a wide variety of treatments, including minimally invasive and nonsurgical injection therapies, to help you find relief — often without joint replacement.
We treat people of all ages and activity levels. That includes kids, through our pediatric orthopedic program. And with locations across northeastern and central Pennsylvania, expert care is always close to home.
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FAQs
What does a sports medicine doctor treat?
Sports medicine doctors treat a whole range of bone, joint and muscle conditions — not just sports injuries. For most patients, treatment starts with sports medicine.
A sports medicine provider will assess your condition and explore treatment options, often starting with nonsurgical approaches like physical therapy, injections or other minimally invasive treatments.
If you have ongoing joint pain, a sprain, an overuse injury or a chronic condition like tendinitis, your sports medicine doctor is specifically trained to help.
How is sports medicine different from orthopedic surgery?
Sports medicine focuses on non-surgical and minimally invasive treatments for musculoskeletal conditions.
Orthopedic surgery is an option when you need more advanced intervention. Here, both teams work together so you always have the right level of care.
Sports medicine care at Geisinger
Your treatment is designed to be as comfortable and efficient as possible, providing:
- The largest sports medicine program in the region: Depending on your needs, you may see certified athletic trainers, orthopedic surgeons and specialists, along with affiliated physicians, all working together to get you feeling better.
- Comprehensive treatments: No one’s a fan of unplanned downtime. That’s why we offer many treatment options, like injection therapies, rehabilitation, orthopedic surgery or non-surgical treatments, to help you get back on your feet.
- Ongoing research: As the region’s leading orthopedic academic center, we offer tomorrow’s treatments today, which can help you get treated with more advanced care.