Sports Injury Treatment in Raleigh, NC

Sports injuries can occur in any body region, and can be very scary for patients. When competing in athletics, it is inevitable that muscles, tendons and joints are going to be occasionally overworked by the repetition of certain movements and techniques. Sports injuries can also occur because of incidents and physical trauma during participation.

Wake Nonsurgical Ortho is Triangle’s first private practice solely dedicated to Nonsurgical orthopedics. Duke-trained non-surgical orthopedic specialist, Dr. Matthew Kanaan, is dedicated to making sure that patients receive access to non-surgical treatments for sports injuries. Dr. Kanaan will take the time to answer any questions you may have so that he can determine the best treatment option for you. For more information, contact our orthopedic clinic in Raleigh at (919) 719-2270 and schedule an appointment today!

Overuse Sports Injury

With an increase in child sports specialization, performing repetitive techniques (often times year round) can increase younger athletes chances of getting a sports injury. The body is growing a lot through youth athletic years and continues to grow on up into high school and college. Repetitious movements day in and day out throughout this period can interfere with the growth process and cause injuries.

However, these repetitive techniques can also affect older athletes as well. When you are younger you can usually recover faster which can help you bounce back from activity on a day to day basis. As you get older, repetitive movements on a regular basis, without proper rest and recovery, can lead to sports overuse injuries as well.

Traumatic Sports Injury

Traumatic injuries can occur in all kinds of sports, but are most common in contact sports like hockey, football and rugby. However, collisions between individuals, objects and the ground can occur in most athletic activities. Unanticipated movements and forces placed on certain body parts during athletic maneuvers can also cause trauma to the body. Some examples of traumatic sports injuries are:

• Contusions
• Bruises
• Strains
• Sprains
• Wounds
• Fractures

Non-surgical Sports-Injury Treatment Options

At Wake Sports Medicine, we will fully evaluate the injury with X-rays and an exam, and create a comprehensive plan. We are able to treat any injury from the shoulders down to the toes (excluding the neck and back). Our goal is to get you back to full athletic activity by using nonsurgical orthopedic treatments to address your sports injury.

This may include:

• Rest and guidance on limitations of activity
• Physical Therapy
• Braces
• Ultrasound Guided Injections
• Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) Therapy

What is Sports Medicine, and is it for me ?

Patients often times ask what “Sports Medicine” is, and if they should see a Sports Medicine Physician.

Here is the short answer:  A sports medicine physician focuses on keeping a patient active , and healthy by addressing both acute and chronic problems that the patient might be having.  As a primary care Sports Medicine physician, Dr. Kanaan focuses on both the orthopedic concerns of the patient while also keeping in mind that the patient’s medical history , and psychological state of being might have impact on that patient as a whole.

At Wake Nonsurgical Ortho & Sports Medicine, located in Raleigh NC ,  we see both young and old patients who have sports injuries , arthritis , tendonitis, and even patients that develop joint pain while sitting at their desk at work.

Dr. Kanaan’s job as a physician that focuses on nonsurgical orthopedics, is to try every possible treatment that is available if a patient is not currently wanting a surgery.  At the point that surgery may be needed we have strong relationships with exceptional surgeons that we will refer our patients to when the time comes.

Physical Therapy Appointments

For many orthopedic conditions physical therapy is key to improving both pain, and healing times. At Wake Sports Medicine in Raleigh, NC we will discuss your problem in depth with you, and together we will create a plan that can reasonably be achieved with the help of a good physical therapist.

Schedule an Appointment for Sports Injury Treatment

We aim to get our patients in as fast as possible at Wake Nonsurgical Ortho & Sports Medicine, and can frequently provide an appointment within 24-48 hours for acute injuries.  Depending on the injury, we may even be able to provide a SAME DAY appointment. All appointments at Wake Sports Medicine are with our Sports Medicine Physician , Dr. Kanaan. For more information about our services, contact us at our Raleigh, NC office.