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Nonsurgical Sports Medicine

Nonsurgical sports medicine focuses on maximizing non-surgical treatment benefits, which can help patients recover faster than with surgery.

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Understanding Nonsurgical Sports Medicine

Recurring knee, shoulder, or hip pain? It may not just be a normal part of “getting older.” Everyday activities – such as yardwork, walking the dog, carrying groceries, or tackling household chores – can lead to chronic overuse conditions that are more common than you might think.
 
Summa Health Orthopedic Sports Medicine specializes in treating both recent injuries and chronic pain, helping you stay active, mobile, and pain-free – no matter your age or activity level. Our experienced team cares for children, adolescents, and adults, including athletes and non-athletes alike. 

Common Nonsurgical Sports Medicine Conditions

From sudden injuries to ongoing pain, our sports medicine providers care for a wide range of acute and chronic conditions. Our goal is to relieve symptoms, restore movement, and help you safely get back to doing what you love – without surgery.

Dislocations or Fractures

Dislocations and fractures are caused by trauma, impact, or stress that force joints out of place or cause bones to break.

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Sprains or Strains

Sprains and strains occur when ligaments, muscles, or tendons are overstretched or torn, often from sports, exercise, or everyday activities.

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Stress Fractures

Stress fractures are tiny cracks in bones that develop from repeated pressure, often when tired muscles can’t absorb impact during activity.

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Overuse Injuries

Overuse injuries develop gradually from repeated stress on muscles, tendons or bones and are often more common than sudden sports injuries.

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Sports-Related Concussions

A sports-related concussion (SRC) is a mild traumatic brain injury that occurs when a bump, blow or sudden movement causes the brain to shake inside the skull.

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Tendonitis and Tendinosis

Tendonitis and tendinosis are common overuse injuries that affect tendons, causing pain, stiffness and limited movement.

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Nonsurgical Sports Medicine Treatments

After a thorough examination and diagnosis, our team focuses on nonsurgical treatments designed to help patients recover as quickly and safely as possible—often faster than with surgery. Specialized in-office options for orthopedic conditions include:
  • Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) injections
  • Musculoskeletal ultrasound (MSKUS)
  • MSKUS guided injections
  • Stem cell injections
  • Compartment syndrome testing

In addition to these advanced treatments, Summa Health primary care sports medicine specialists may recommend physical or occupational therapy to support recovery. Our team also provides sports physicals, pre-participation screenings, performance improvement guidance, and expedited referrals to orthopedic surgeons when surgery or more complex care is needed.

Orthopedic Treatments

Sports Medicine Meet the Team

Meet the Orthopedic Sports Medicine Team

The Summa Health Sports Medicine team is made up of primary care specialists and fellowship-trained sports medicine surgeons who treat people of all ages and fitness levels. Our staff also serves as team physicians for area high schools and the Akron RubberDucks, as well as provides medical coverage for the Akron Marathon Race Series.

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Nonsurgical Resources

Overuse Injuries Quiz

If you’re dealing with shoulder, knee, or hip pain that just won’t go away, take this quick online quiz to see if it’s time to schedule a visit.

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Tackling Sport-Related Concussions

Common symptoms of a sports-related concussion may include headache, fatigue and dizziness, as well as behavioral changes.

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Don't Let Tendon Pain Hold You Back

Do simple tasks cause your shoulder, elbow, knee or foot pain? If you’ve been suffering for three months or longer then you may have chronic tendon pain.

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To learn more or schedule an appointment contact an Summa Health Nonsurgical Sports Medicine specialist or call 877.865.3128.
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