This is a list of 24 orthopedic practices with great sports medicine programs. The list was devised from recommendations by leaders in sports medicine, nominations and research.
Andrews Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center (Birmingham, Ala.). Founded in the 1980s by James Andrews, MD, the Andrews Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Center has grown to expand practice services to recreational athletes as well as professional players. Dr. Andrews has treated high-profile professional athletes, including Michael Jordan and Brett Favre. Dr. Andrews has trained many physicians in sports medicine and is a past president of the American Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Society. The practice's physicians provide nonsurgical treatment methods as well as orthopedic surgery, including total knee and hip arthroplasty as well as kyphonplasty. The practice offers an advanced scheduling program which allows patients to electronically schedule appointments. Physicians on staff work regularly with the Washington Redskins, Tampa Bay Rays and Cincinnati Reds. www.andrewscenters.com
Kerlan-Jobe Orthopedic Clinic (Los Angeles). As leaders in sports medicine research, Kerlan-Jobe Orthopedic Clinic physicians have developed advanced surgical methods to enhance treatment, rehabilitation and recovery of patients with orthopedic conditions. The practice offers a large fellowship program for training physicians, an onsite surgery center and an extended recovery area where patients can stay up to 23 hours. Additional practice services include a pain medicine program and physical therapy program, which treats non-surgical patients to strengthen muscles and increase joint motion. Frank Jobe, MD, co-founder of the practice, pioneered the Tommy John surgery for baseball players with damaged UCLs. The Kerlan-Jobe Clinic serves as consultant to the Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Dodgers, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim and the Los Angeles Kings. www.kerlanjobe.com
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Sports Medicine (Pittsburgh). Physicians at UPMC Sports Medicine are focused on preventing sports-related injury by teaching athletes the limitations of their own bodies. When an injury does occur, orthopedic surgeons work with sports physical therapists, performance specialists, athletic trainers and nutrition experts to return athletes back to their activities. In addition to their clinical work, the physicians at UPMC Sports Medicine conduct research, developing better treatment methods to ensure athletes can perform to their fullest potential. UPMC is the official sports medicine provider for the Pittsburgh Steelers, Pittsburgh Penguins, Pittsburgh Passion women's football team and the Pittsburgh Ballet Theater. UPMC physicians are also on the sidelines for University of Pittsburg games. www.upmc.com/Services/sportsmedicine
Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush (Chicago). The physicians at Midwest Orthopaedics are dedicated to providing innovative treatment to all athletes. In addition to surgical procedures, Midwest Orthopaedics has occupational and physical therapy, pain management, pediatric sports medicine and women's sports medicine programs. The practice produces several publications, including Orthopaedic Excellence Magazine, with up-to-date information about orthopedics. Many of the physicians at the practice have been named top physicians by Chicago Magazine. Brian Cole, MD, MBA, is nationally recognized for his leadership cartilage restoration and research. He is the head of the cartilage restoration center at Rush, which provides biologic solutions to treating damaged cartilage and preventing arthritis progression. Physicians at Midwest Orthopaedics are team physicians for the Chicago Bulls and the Chicago White Sox. www.rushortho.com
Cleveland Clinic Sports Health (Garfield Heights, Ohio). Cleveland Clinic physicians work with each patient to create individual treatment plans for the patient's specific body type and appropriate skill level. In addition to providing orthopedic services, the Cleveland Clinic offers an athletic performance program which includes motion analysis and injury prevention, individual conditioning and rehabilitation instruction. Sport-specific programs include golf, soccer, baseball, running and ice-skating. The Cleveland Clinic participates in the STOP Sports Injury campaign as well as the ImPACT: Sports Concussion Program, focused on preventing and treating injuries in young athletes. Finally, the rehabilitation services at Cleveland Clinic collaborate with the nutrition therapy and pain management departments in order to provide thorough rehabilitation for each patient. Physicians at the practice are affiliated with the Cleveland Indians, Cleveland Browns and the U.S. Soccer Federation. http://my.clevelandclinic.org
University of Florida Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine Institute (Gainesville, Fla.). Patients at UF Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine receive full orthopedic care, rehabilitation and radiological services at the practice. The physicians have expertise in several areas of orthopedics, including joint replacement surgery and adult reconstruction, minimally invasive spine surgery and pediatric orthopedic care. The practice offers a running medicine clinic including patient access to a biomechanical analysis of gait and muscle imbalances, joint fluid therapy for knee pain management and a sports performance center which includes performance assessment and injury prevention. Patients also have access to the SpineCare center, aquatic therapy and medical massage. Practice physicians are affiliated with the Florida Gators athletics program and include Peter Idelicato, MD, who has received four Gators championship rings during his career for his work as head team physician. www.ortho.ufl.edu
Illinois Bone & Joint Institute (Chicago). Physicians at the Illinois Bone & Joint Institute have expertise in all types of sports medicine treatment and surgical solutions. In addition to fulfilling their patients' surgical needs, the physicians provide pre- and peri-operative programs for learning exercises and helping patients deal with symptoms of asthma, diabetes, osteoporosis, arthritis and obesity. The primary care sports medicine services include assessment and management of acute and chronic injuries, care for overuse injuries and sports physicals. The practice includes a training room and medical tent coverage for sporting teams and events. The physicians are affiliated with a wide range of athletes and teams, including the Chicago Bulls, Chicago Bears, Chicago White Sox, Chicago Blackhawks and the Philadelphia Eagles. www.ibji.com
OrthoCarolina Sports Medicine Center (Charlotte, N.C.). In addition to providing full orthopedic care to their patients, physicians at OrthoCarolina Sports Medicine Center are involved with the Cartilage Restoration Institute, performing cutting-edge techniques for knee cartilage repair and restoration. The practice includes urgent care services for patients requiring immediate attention after office hours. Coupled with the orthopedic treatment programs, OrthoCarolina includes a sports performance program for post-procedural and preventative care. This program trains athletes from all sports to avoid injuries and optimize individual potential. Additional therapy programs at OrthoCarolina include aquatic therapy and underwater treadmill, back therapy, hand therapy and sports therapy promoting a safe return to activity after sustaining a sports-related injury. Physicians at OrthoCarolina are affiliated many local teams, including the Carolina Panthers. www.orthocarolina.com
Fairfield's Orthopedic Specialty Group (Fairfield, Conn.). This team of physicians provides comprehensive sports medicine services to patients ranging from recreational to professional athletes. Treatment options include onsite orthopedic surgery, physical therapy and pain management. Physicians are trained to use minimally invasive techniques for knee and shoulder surgery. Among the practice physicians is Robert Stanton, MD, the recently named president of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine. The practice includes team physicians for the U.S. Alpine Ski Team, U.S. National Soccer Federation, Bridgeport Sound Tigers minor league hockey team and Fairfield University. www.osgpc.com
OrthoIndy Bone, Joint & Muscle Care (Indianapolis). Sports medicine physicians at OrthoIndy understand athletes at all levels are interested in returning to their active life as soon as possible. As a result, the physicians are focused on providing services to ensure patients a quick recovery while minimizing the risk of re-injury. The practice includes fracture care and outpatient physical therapy as well as digital radiography, MRI and CAT scan. OrthoIndy offers a walk-in clinic for immediate access to bone, joint, spine and muscle condition treatment. The practice is affiliated with the Indiana Pacers, Indiana Fever WNBA team, Indianapolis Indians minor league baseball team and Indiana Ice tier one ice hockey team. www.orthoindy.com
Stanford Sports Medicine (Stanford, Calif.). In addition to Stanford Sports Medicine's medical clinic, the practice includes a rehabilitation suite and a human performance lab staffed by physicians, physical therapists and sports scientists to help athletes learn the best practices for optimizing performance and minimizing the risk of injury. The services include biomechanical analysis, exercise physiology testing and coach-athlete counseling. Additional practice programs include nutrition guidance and psychological services. Physicians at Stanford Sports Medicine are involved in extensive orthopedic and sports medicine research projects as well as serve as team physicians for the San Francisco 49ers. http://sportsmedicine.stanford.edu
The San Antonio Group Sports Medicine Institute (San Antonio). The physicians at the Sports Medicine Institute provide comprehensive orthopedic care in prevention, treatment and rehabilitation for injured athletes. Patients can receive diagnostic services at the imaging center, equipped with a CT scan and MRI, as well as treatment in the onsite outpatient operation room. Physicians have experience in arthroscopy of the knee, arthroscopic repair of complex shoulder injuries and minimally invasive hip and knee replacements. The practice is currently involved in the STOP Sports Injury campaign to promote injury prevention among young athletes. Team physician affiliations include associations with the World Wrestling Entertainment and the University of Texas at San Antonio. www.tsaog.com
Cincinnati SportsMedicine and Orthopaedic Center (Cincinnati). The Noyes Knee Center, the cartilage repair and regeneration center, the complex shoulder and elbow center and the sportsmetrics knee injury prevention program are all programs at the Cincinnati SportsMedicine and Orthopaedic Center. Practice physicians have affiliations with the Cincinnati Bengals and several Olympic athletes. In addition to clinical work, the practice is affiliated with the Cincinnati Sports Medicine Research and Education Foundation created by practice physician Frank R. Noyes, MD, to promote clinical, biomechanical, bioengineering and neuromuscular research. Dr. Noyes is among an elite group of physicians who have been named to the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine's Hall of Fame. www.cincinnatisportsmed.com
Minnesota Orthopedic Sports Medicine Institute (Edina, Minn.). Having just opened in July 2010, the nine physicians at Minnesota Orthopedic Sports Medicine Institute collaborate in order to ensure all levels of athletes can return to the playing field after an injury. In addition to standard orthopedics, physicians perform a variety of sports medicine procedures, including arthroscopy of the shoulder, hip and knee as well as ACL and PCL repair and reconstruction. The practice houses a fellowship program for future physicians as well as a research and education team. MOSMI is affiliated with several local teams as well as the U.S. men's and women's national soccer teams, the Minnesota Vikings and the U.S. Cup for mountain biking. www.mosmi.org
Diagnostic and Interventional Sports Care & Orthopedics (DISC) (Marina del Rey, Calif.). Patients at DISC's 7,200-square-foot practice receive orthopedic surgery, non-surgical injections and alternative medicine treatment for sports-related injuries. The practice supports an onsite MRI and spinal surgery equipment, including the Seiss OPMI pentero microscope. DISC physicians focus on performing minimally invasive procedures and utilizing cartilage preserving surgical techniques. DISC is the official medical practice for the U.S.A. Men's Volleyball Team, the Los Angeles Kings, the Los Angeles Clippers and the U.S. Olympic Team. Frederic Nicola, MD, director of the practice's sports center as well as the knee and hip institute at DISC, served as team physician for teams during two Super Bowls and two NFL Pro Bowls. www.discmdgroup.com
Panorama Orthopedics & Spine Center (Golden, Colo.). Several physicians at Panorama Orthopedics & Spine Care are fellowship trained sports medicine physicians with the ability to treat injuries from concussions to rotator cuff damage. The practice includes centers for surgery and convalescents, imaging and physical therapy as well as an orthopedic research foundation. The practice recently joined the STOP Sports Injuries campaign, a national campaign affiliated with the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine to raise awareness about injury prevention for young athletes. Practice physicians have affiliations with several professional teams, including the Chicago Bears, Chicago Blackhawks, Oakland Raiders and the U.S. Ski Team. Panorama Orthopedics & Spine provides the team physicians for several local college teams and soccer clubs. www.panoramaortho.com
Indianapolis' Methodist Sports Medicine/The Orthopedic Specialists (Indianapolis). As the official team physicians for the Indianapolis Colts since 1984, the fellowship-trained physicians at Methodist Sports Medicine have a long history in treating sports and activity-related injury. In addition to providing orthopedic surgery, the practice offers pediatric sports medicine, rehabilitation and sports performance programs. Physicians have experience treating several conditions, including rotator cuff tendonitis and ACL tears. In addition to their affiliation with the Colts, the physicians treat athletes from several local teams. In 2003, Methodist's Art Rettig, MD, was named the Jerry "Hawk" Rhea Outstanding NFL Team Physician of the Year. www.methodistsports.com
Atlanta Sports Medicine Orthopedic Surgery & Physical Therapy (Atlanta). Physicians at Atlanta Sports Medicine focus on treatment for athletic injuries and cartilage repair. Services include an onsite MRI, operating room and physical therapy center. The physicians perform arthroscopic and open surgery for sports medicine procedures, including knee and shoulder arthroscopic surgery. In addition to their clinical work, practice physicians do extensive research to develop new methods for ligament reconstruction, cartilage restoration and meniscus repair and transplantation. Atlanta Sports Medicine serves as the team physicians for the Atlanta Falcons and Atlanta Thrashers. www.atlantasportsmedicine.com
Access Sports Medicine & Orthopaedics (Exeter, N.H.). Access Sports Medicine & Orthopaedics is active in its community, offering workshops on sports injury prevention and pre-participation sports physical examination clinics for young athletes. Additional services include a concussion and osteoporosis program, physical and occupational therapy and an athletic training department. Rehabilitation staff members are trained in the Graston technique for mobilizing soft tissue as well as administering the Functional Capacity Evaluation. Access Spine Care physicians utilize minimally invasive techniques for correcting cervical and lumbar spinal disorders. Access Sports Medicine & Orthopedics is home to the first open MRI center accredited by the American College of Radiology. Practice physicians are affiliated with the U.S. Ski Team. www.accesssportsmed.com
Nashville's Baptist Sports Medicine (Nashville). While the team at Baptist Sports Medicine is focused on rehabilitation, the physicians also offer preventative programs and general orthopedic and sports medicine services. The practice physicians provide sports participation screening and free injury assessments. Other programs at Baptist Sports Medicine include aquatic therapy, sports psychology and the Dart Fish program to identify and measure abnormal movement patterns. Baptist Sports Medicine also employs professionals to assist with sports nutrition, work hardening and sports physical therapy. In addition to associating with several local athletic programs, Baptist Sports Medicine physicians are affiliated with the Tennessee Titans. www.baptistsportsmedicine.com
Beacon Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine (Sharonville, Ohio). Physicians at Beacon have a wide range of expertise, including unicondylar knee replacement, regenerative and biologic orthopedics and reconstructive orthopedics. Among the four Beacon facilities there are two ASCs, imaging centers including a hologic delphi scanner, physical therapy services and a spine center for non-surgical treatment. The practice also includes 23-hour stay suites for patients undergoing complex operations. The clinic partners with a high endurance training facility, D1, offering athletes training in such as strength, flexibility and agility. For young athletes and weekend warriors, the practice includes Saturday clinic hours. Beacon physicians are affiliated with the Pittsburgh Steelers, Cincinnati Reds and the Cincinnati Cyclones. www.beaconortho.com
Advanced Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Specialists (Denver). In addition to treating recreational and youth athletes, the physicians at this facility have past and present affiliations with the Colorado Rockies, U.S. Soccer teams, Denver Broncos, Colorado Ballet, U.S.A. Wrestling and several local high schools. The practice includes imaging and diagnostic technology as well as physicians with expertise in arthroscopic and minimally invasive surgery for the hip, knee, shoulder and ankle. For adult patients, physicians have access to the MAKOplasty Partial Knee Resurfacing equipment and RIO Robotic Arm Interactive Orthopedic System at the practice to increase incision accuracy when performing surgeries. www.advancedortho.org
Santa Monica Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Group (Santa Monica, Calif.). In addition to providing orthopedic treatment for their patients, physicians at SMOG are continuously involved in research to develop new techniques and treatment for orthopedic medicine. The practice includes digital x-ray, extremity MRI, physical therapy and an outpatient surgery center near the clinical building. SMOG patients have access to skilled trainers, nutritionists and athletic performance specialists. The practice recently launched a children's sports medicine program. SMOG is team physicians for the Los Angeles Galaxy and Chivas USA soccer team as well as affiliated with the LPGA. www.smog-ortho.com
The Steadman Clinic (Vail, Colo.). The Steadman Clinic holds a strong philosophy of teamwork between the patient, physician and physical therapist working toward full recovery. Physicians at the Steadman Clinic specialize in treatment of sports medicine knee, hip, shoulder, hand, wrist, foot, ankle and spine injuries and disorders. Their physicians design individualized exercise and therapy programs for each patient after their surgical procedures. Richard Steadman, MD co-founder of The Steadman Clinic, is well recognized for his contribution to sports medicine through his development of several techniques to treat knee disorders. In 2005 he was joined by a world renowned expert in the treatment of sports related injuries to the hip, Marc Philippon, MD. Like Dr. Steadman, he is well known for his innovation and expertise brought to the development of new surgical techniques and equipment used in the treatment of sports related hip injuries and conditions. The Steadman Clinic is also closely aligned with the Steadman Philippon Research Institute where researchers focus on understanding more about causes, prevention and treatment for orthopedic and sports medicine injuries while validating results through evidence based medicine. Throughout its history, physicians at The Steadman Clinic regularly treat patients from all walks of life including professional and Olympic athletes from skiing, hockey, soccer, football, baseball, and other sports athletes. They have worked directly with elite athletes from the U.S. Ski team, the NHL, NBA, NFL, MLB and the Premier Soccer League, as well as numerous other professional sports teams. www.thesteadmanclinic.com
Andrews Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center (Birmingham, Ala.). Founded in the 1980s by James Andrews, MD, the Andrews Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Center has grown to expand practice services to recreational athletes as well as professional players. Dr. Andrews has treated high-profile professional athletes, including Michael Jordan and Brett Favre. Dr. Andrews has trained many physicians in sports medicine and is a past president of the American Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Society. The practice's physicians provide nonsurgical treatment methods as well as orthopedic surgery, including total knee and hip arthroplasty as well as kyphonplasty. The practice offers an advanced scheduling program which allows patients to electronically schedule appointments. Physicians on staff work regularly with the Washington Redskins, Tampa Bay Rays and Cincinnati Reds. www.andrewscenters.com
Kerlan-Jobe Orthopedic Clinic (Los Angeles). As leaders in sports medicine research, Kerlan-Jobe Orthopedic Clinic physicians have developed advanced surgical methods to enhance treatment, rehabilitation and recovery of patients with orthopedic conditions. The practice offers a large fellowship program for training physicians, an onsite surgery center and an extended recovery area where patients can stay up to 23 hours. Additional practice services include a pain medicine program and physical therapy program, which treats non-surgical patients to strengthen muscles and increase joint motion. Frank Jobe, MD, co-founder of the practice, pioneered the Tommy John surgery for baseball players with damaged UCLs. The Kerlan-Jobe Clinic serves as consultant to the Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Dodgers, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim and the Los Angeles Kings. www.kerlanjobe.com
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Sports Medicine (Pittsburgh). Physicians at UPMC Sports Medicine are focused on preventing sports-related injury by teaching athletes the limitations of their own bodies. When an injury does occur, orthopedic surgeons work with sports physical therapists, performance specialists, athletic trainers and nutrition experts to return athletes back to their activities. In addition to their clinical work, the physicians at UPMC Sports Medicine conduct research, developing better treatment methods to ensure athletes can perform to their fullest potential. UPMC is the official sports medicine provider for the Pittsburgh Steelers, Pittsburgh Penguins, Pittsburgh Passion women's football team and the Pittsburgh Ballet Theater. UPMC physicians are also on the sidelines for University of Pittsburg games. www.upmc.com/Services/sportsmedicine
Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush (Chicago). The physicians at Midwest Orthopaedics are dedicated to providing innovative treatment to all athletes. In addition to surgical procedures, Midwest Orthopaedics has occupational and physical therapy, pain management, pediatric sports medicine and women's sports medicine programs. The practice produces several publications, including Orthopaedic Excellence Magazine, with up-to-date information about orthopedics. Many of the physicians at the practice have been named top physicians by Chicago Magazine. Brian Cole, MD, MBA, is nationally recognized for his leadership cartilage restoration and research. He is the head of the cartilage restoration center at Rush, which provides biologic solutions to treating damaged cartilage and preventing arthritis progression. Physicians at Midwest Orthopaedics are team physicians for the Chicago Bulls and the Chicago White Sox. www.rushortho.com
Cleveland Clinic Sports Health (Garfield Heights, Ohio). Cleveland Clinic physicians work with each patient to create individual treatment plans for the patient's specific body type and appropriate skill level. In addition to providing orthopedic services, the Cleveland Clinic offers an athletic performance program which includes motion analysis and injury prevention, individual conditioning and rehabilitation instruction. Sport-specific programs include golf, soccer, baseball, running and ice-skating. The Cleveland Clinic participates in the STOP Sports Injury campaign as well as the ImPACT: Sports Concussion Program, focused on preventing and treating injuries in young athletes. Finally, the rehabilitation services at Cleveland Clinic collaborate with the nutrition therapy and pain management departments in order to provide thorough rehabilitation for each patient. Physicians at the practice are affiliated with the Cleveland Indians, Cleveland Browns and the U.S. Soccer Federation. http://my.clevelandclinic.org
University of Florida Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine Institute (Gainesville, Fla.). Patients at UF Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine receive full orthopedic care, rehabilitation and radiological services at the practice. The physicians have expertise in several areas of orthopedics, including joint replacement surgery and adult reconstruction, minimally invasive spine surgery and pediatric orthopedic care. The practice offers a running medicine clinic including patient access to a biomechanical analysis of gait and muscle imbalances, joint fluid therapy for knee pain management and a sports performance center which includes performance assessment and injury prevention. Patients also have access to the SpineCare center, aquatic therapy and medical massage. Practice physicians are affiliated with the Florida Gators athletics program and include Peter Idelicato, MD, who has received four Gators championship rings during his career for his work as head team physician. www.ortho.ufl.edu
Illinois Bone & Joint Institute (Chicago). Physicians at the Illinois Bone & Joint Institute have expertise in all types of sports medicine treatment and surgical solutions. In addition to fulfilling their patients' surgical needs, the physicians provide pre- and peri-operative programs for learning exercises and helping patients deal with symptoms of asthma, diabetes, osteoporosis, arthritis and obesity. The primary care sports medicine services include assessment and management of acute and chronic injuries, care for overuse injuries and sports physicals. The practice includes a training room and medical tent coverage for sporting teams and events. The physicians are affiliated with a wide range of athletes and teams, including the Chicago Bulls, Chicago Bears, Chicago White Sox, Chicago Blackhawks and the Philadelphia Eagles. www.ibji.com
OrthoCarolina Sports Medicine Center (Charlotte, N.C.). In addition to providing full orthopedic care to their patients, physicians at OrthoCarolina Sports Medicine Center are involved with the Cartilage Restoration Institute, performing cutting-edge techniques for knee cartilage repair and restoration. The practice includes urgent care services for patients requiring immediate attention after office hours. Coupled with the orthopedic treatment programs, OrthoCarolina includes a sports performance program for post-procedural and preventative care. This program trains athletes from all sports to avoid injuries and optimize individual potential. Additional therapy programs at OrthoCarolina include aquatic therapy and underwater treadmill, back therapy, hand therapy and sports therapy promoting a safe return to activity after sustaining a sports-related injury. Physicians at OrthoCarolina are affiliated many local teams, including the Carolina Panthers. www.orthocarolina.com
Fairfield's Orthopedic Specialty Group (Fairfield, Conn.). This team of physicians provides comprehensive sports medicine services to patients ranging from recreational to professional athletes. Treatment options include onsite orthopedic surgery, physical therapy and pain management. Physicians are trained to use minimally invasive techniques for knee and shoulder surgery. Among the practice physicians is Robert Stanton, MD, the recently named president of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine. The practice includes team physicians for the U.S. Alpine Ski Team, U.S. National Soccer Federation, Bridgeport Sound Tigers minor league hockey team and Fairfield University. www.osgpc.com
OrthoIndy Bone, Joint & Muscle Care (Indianapolis). Sports medicine physicians at OrthoIndy understand athletes at all levels are interested in returning to their active life as soon as possible. As a result, the physicians are focused on providing services to ensure patients a quick recovery while minimizing the risk of re-injury. The practice includes fracture care and outpatient physical therapy as well as digital radiography, MRI and CAT scan. OrthoIndy offers a walk-in clinic for immediate access to bone, joint, spine and muscle condition treatment. The practice is affiliated with the Indiana Pacers, Indiana Fever WNBA team, Indianapolis Indians minor league baseball team and Indiana Ice tier one ice hockey team. www.orthoindy.com
Stanford Sports Medicine (Stanford, Calif.). In addition to Stanford Sports Medicine's medical clinic, the practice includes a rehabilitation suite and a human performance lab staffed by physicians, physical therapists and sports scientists to help athletes learn the best practices for optimizing performance and minimizing the risk of injury. The services include biomechanical analysis, exercise physiology testing and coach-athlete counseling. Additional practice programs include nutrition guidance and psychological services. Physicians at Stanford Sports Medicine are involved in extensive orthopedic and sports medicine research projects as well as serve as team physicians for the San Francisco 49ers. http://sportsmedicine.stanford.edu
The San Antonio Group Sports Medicine Institute (San Antonio). The physicians at the Sports Medicine Institute provide comprehensive orthopedic care in prevention, treatment and rehabilitation for injured athletes. Patients can receive diagnostic services at the imaging center, equipped with a CT scan and MRI, as well as treatment in the onsite outpatient operation room. Physicians have experience in arthroscopy of the knee, arthroscopic repair of complex shoulder injuries and minimally invasive hip and knee replacements. The practice is currently involved in the STOP Sports Injury campaign to promote injury prevention among young athletes. Team physician affiliations include associations with the World Wrestling Entertainment and the University of Texas at San Antonio. www.tsaog.com
Cincinnati SportsMedicine and Orthopaedic Center (Cincinnati). The Noyes Knee Center, the cartilage repair and regeneration center, the complex shoulder and elbow center and the sportsmetrics knee injury prevention program are all programs at the Cincinnati SportsMedicine and Orthopaedic Center. Practice physicians have affiliations with the Cincinnati Bengals and several Olympic athletes. In addition to clinical work, the practice is affiliated with the Cincinnati Sports Medicine Research and Education Foundation created by practice physician Frank R. Noyes, MD, to promote clinical, biomechanical, bioengineering and neuromuscular research. Dr. Noyes is among an elite group of physicians who have been named to the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine's Hall of Fame. www.cincinnatisportsmed.com
Minnesota Orthopedic Sports Medicine Institute (Edina, Minn.). Having just opened in July 2010, the nine physicians at Minnesota Orthopedic Sports Medicine Institute collaborate in order to ensure all levels of athletes can return to the playing field after an injury. In addition to standard orthopedics, physicians perform a variety of sports medicine procedures, including arthroscopy of the shoulder, hip and knee as well as ACL and PCL repair and reconstruction. The practice houses a fellowship program for future physicians as well as a research and education team. MOSMI is affiliated with several local teams as well as the U.S. men's and women's national soccer teams, the Minnesota Vikings and the U.S. Cup for mountain biking. www.mosmi.org
Diagnostic and Interventional Sports Care & Orthopedics (DISC) (Marina del Rey, Calif.). Patients at DISC's 7,200-square-foot practice receive orthopedic surgery, non-surgical injections and alternative medicine treatment for sports-related injuries. The practice supports an onsite MRI and spinal surgery equipment, including the Seiss OPMI pentero microscope. DISC physicians focus on performing minimally invasive procedures and utilizing cartilage preserving surgical techniques. DISC is the official medical practice for the U.S.A. Men's Volleyball Team, the Los Angeles Kings, the Los Angeles Clippers and the U.S. Olympic Team. Frederic Nicola, MD, director of the practice's sports center as well as the knee and hip institute at DISC, served as team physician for teams during two Super Bowls and two NFL Pro Bowls. www.discmdgroup.com
Panorama Orthopedics & Spine Center (Golden, Colo.). Several physicians at Panorama Orthopedics & Spine Care are fellowship trained sports medicine physicians with the ability to treat injuries from concussions to rotator cuff damage. The practice includes centers for surgery and convalescents, imaging and physical therapy as well as an orthopedic research foundation. The practice recently joined the STOP Sports Injuries campaign, a national campaign affiliated with the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine to raise awareness about injury prevention for young athletes. Practice physicians have affiliations with several professional teams, including the Chicago Bears, Chicago Blackhawks, Oakland Raiders and the U.S. Ski Team. Panorama Orthopedics & Spine provides the team physicians for several local college teams and soccer clubs. www.panoramaortho.com
Indianapolis' Methodist Sports Medicine/The Orthopedic Specialists (Indianapolis). As the official team physicians for the Indianapolis Colts since 1984, the fellowship-trained physicians at Methodist Sports Medicine have a long history in treating sports and activity-related injury. In addition to providing orthopedic surgery, the practice offers pediatric sports medicine, rehabilitation and sports performance programs. Physicians have experience treating several conditions, including rotator cuff tendonitis and ACL tears. In addition to their affiliation with the Colts, the physicians treat athletes from several local teams. In 2003, Methodist's Art Rettig, MD, was named the Jerry "Hawk" Rhea Outstanding NFL Team Physician of the Year. www.methodistsports.com
Atlanta Sports Medicine Orthopedic Surgery & Physical Therapy (Atlanta). Physicians at Atlanta Sports Medicine focus on treatment for athletic injuries and cartilage repair. Services include an onsite MRI, operating room and physical therapy center. The physicians perform arthroscopic and open surgery for sports medicine procedures, including knee and shoulder arthroscopic surgery. In addition to their clinical work, practice physicians do extensive research to develop new methods for ligament reconstruction, cartilage restoration and meniscus repair and transplantation. Atlanta Sports Medicine serves as the team physicians for the Atlanta Falcons and Atlanta Thrashers. www.atlantasportsmedicine.com
Access Sports Medicine & Orthopaedics (Exeter, N.H.). Access Sports Medicine & Orthopaedics is active in its community, offering workshops on sports injury prevention and pre-participation sports physical examination clinics for young athletes. Additional services include a concussion and osteoporosis program, physical and occupational therapy and an athletic training department. Rehabilitation staff members are trained in the Graston technique for mobilizing soft tissue as well as administering the Functional Capacity Evaluation. Access Spine Care physicians utilize minimally invasive techniques for correcting cervical and lumbar spinal disorders. Access Sports Medicine & Orthopedics is home to the first open MRI center accredited by the American College of Radiology. Practice physicians are affiliated with the U.S. Ski Team. www.accesssportsmed.com
Nashville's Baptist Sports Medicine (Nashville). While the team at Baptist Sports Medicine is focused on rehabilitation, the physicians also offer preventative programs and general orthopedic and sports medicine services. The practice physicians provide sports participation screening and free injury assessments. Other programs at Baptist Sports Medicine include aquatic therapy, sports psychology and the Dart Fish program to identify and measure abnormal movement patterns. Baptist Sports Medicine also employs professionals to assist with sports nutrition, work hardening and sports physical therapy. In addition to associating with several local athletic programs, Baptist Sports Medicine physicians are affiliated with the Tennessee Titans. www.baptistsportsmedicine.com
Beacon Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine (Sharonville, Ohio). Physicians at Beacon have a wide range of expertise, including unicondylar knee replacement, regenerative and biologic orthopedics and reconstructive orthopedics. Among the four Beacon facilities there are two ASCs, imaging centers including a hologic delphi scanner, physical therapy services and a spine center for non-surgical treatment. The practice also includes 23-hour stay suites for patients undergoing complex operations. The clinic partners with a high endurance training facility, D1, offering athletes training in such as strength, flexibility and agility. For young athletes and weekend warriors, the practice includes Saturday clinic hours. Beacon physicians are affiliated with the Pittsburgh Steelers, Cincinnati Reds and the Cincinnati Cyclones. www.beaconortho.com
Advanced Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Specialists (Denver). In addition to treating recreational and youth athletes, the physicians at this facility have past and present affiliations with the Colorado Rockies, U.S. Soccer teams, Denver Broncos, Colorado Ballet, U.S.A. Wrestling and several local high schools. The practice includes imaging and diagnostic technology as well as physicians with expertise in arthroscopic and minimally invasive surgery for the hip, knee, shoulder and ankle. For adult patients, physicians have access to the MAKOplasty Partial Knee Resurfacing equipment and RIO Robotic Arm Interactive Orthopedic System at the practice to increase incision accuracy when performing surgeries. www.advancedortho.org
Santa Monica Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Group (Santa Monica, Calif.). In addition to providing orthopedic treatment for their patients, physicians at SMOG are continuously involved in research to develop new techniques and treatment for orthopedic medicine. The practice includes digital x-ray, extremity MRI, physical therapy and an outpatient surgery center near the clinical building. SMOG patients have access to skilled trainers, nutritionists and athletic performance specialists. The practice recently launched a children's sports medicine program. SMOG is team physicians for the Los Angeles Galaxy and Chivas USA soccer team as well as affiliated with the LPGA. www.smog-ortho.com
The Steadman Clinic (Vail, Colo.). The Steadman Clinic holds a strong philosophy of teamwork between the patient, physician and physical therapist working toward full recovery. Physicians at the Steadman Clinic specialize in treatment of sports medicine knee, hip, shoulder, hand, wrist, foot, ankle and spine injuries and disorders. Their physicians design individualized exercise and therapy programs for each patient after their surgical procedures. Richard Steadman, MD co-founder of The Steadman Clinic, is well recognized for his contribution to sports medicine through his development of several techniques to treat knee disorders. In 2005 he was joined by a world renowned expert in the treatment of sports related injuries to the hip, Marc Philippon, MD. Like Dr. Steadman, he is well known for his innovation and expertise brought to the development of new surgical techniques and equipment used in the treatment of sports related hip injuries and conditions. The Steadman Clinic is also closely aligned with the Steadman Philippon Research Institute where researchers focus on understanding more about causes, prevention and treatment for orthopedic and sports medicine injuries while validating results through evidence based medicine. Throughout its history, physicians at The Steadman Clinic regularly treat patients from all walks of life including professional and Olympic athletes from skiing, hockey, soccer, football, baseball, and other sports athletes. They have worked directly with elite athletes from the U.S. Ski team, the NHL, NBA, NFL, MLB and the Premier Soccer League, as well as numerous other professional sports teams. www.thesteadmanclinic.com