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Recurring Knee, Shoulder or Hip Pain?

It might not just be “getting older.” Everyday activities like doing yardwork, walking the dog, carrying groceries or tackling household chores can lead to chronic overuse conditions that are more common than you might think. The Summa Health Orthopedic Sports Medicine team specializes in treating chronic pain so you can stay active, mobile and pain-free – no matter your age or activity level.

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Should I See a Specialist for my Chronic Pain?

Orthopedic sports medicine providers help diagnose and treat injuries that affect how you move and stay active. Left untreated, these injuries can turn into bigger problems over time. If you’re dealing with shoulder, knee, or hip pain that won’t go away, take this quick quiz to see if it’s time to schedule a visit.

Answer yes or no to each question below, then enter your information to get your results and next steps. 

 
Do you have nagging pain that gets worse with repetitive activity (like running, throwing or lifting) but improves with rest?
Have you noticed swelling, tenderness, or stiffness in a joint or muscle that keeps returning?
Does pain show up during activity but fade when you stop – only to return the next time you move the same way?
Do you feel a gradual loss of strength, flexibility or endurance in an area you use often (such as your knee, shoulder or elbow)?
Have you started changing how you move or carry yourself to avoid pain or discomfort?
Do you experience numbness, tingling or weakness after repetitive motions?
Have over-the-counter remedies, stretching or rest stopped being enough to relieve the discomfort?
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Common Conditions We Treat

Orthopedic sports medicine providers help prevent, diagnose, and treat injuries that affect your bones, joints, muscles, tendons, and ligaments.

At Summa Health Orthopedic Sports Medicine, we use the latest technology and treatments — both surgical and nonsurgical — to care for conditions like:

  • Sprains, strains and orthopedic pains
  • Overuse injuries causing joint or back pain
  • Tendonitis and tendinosis
  • Dislocations or fractures
  • Stress fractures
  • Arthritis
  • Sports-related concussions
  • Ligament and tendon tears
  • Meniscus tears
  • Rotator cuff tears
 
Video

"To anyone with shoulder pain, I would say don't wait two years like I did."

- Tim Hart, Orthopedic Sports Medicine Surgery Patient

After intense shoulder pain limited his daily activities, Tim's orthopedic surgery at Summa Health restored his shoulder's full strength. Find out more about how Dr. Ryan Urchek helped Tim get back to work.

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Meet Our Orthopedic Sports Medicine Team

Summa Health Ortho Team

 
The Summa Health Orthopedic Sports Medicine team is made up of primary care 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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Visit Our Convenient Locations

The Summa Health Orthopedic Sports Medicine team serves patients throughout Northeast Ohio, including Akron, Barberton, Uniontown, Medina, Rootstown, Stow-Kent, Tallmadge and Wadsworth. Find the location nearest you and call 330.835.5533 to schedule an appointment.

Summa Health System – Barberton Campus
155 5th St NE
Barberton, OH 44203
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Summa Health Fairlawn
2875 W Market St., Suite A
Fairlawn, OH 44333
Walk-In Services: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
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Summa Health Green
1790 Graybill Rd, Suite 100
Uniontown, OH 44685
Walk-In Services: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
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Summa Health Joint Replacement Center of Excellence
155 5th St NE
Barberton, OH 44203
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Summa Health Medina Medical Center
3780 Medina Rd, Suite 220
Medina, OH 44256
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Summa Health Rootstown Medical Center
4211 State Route 44, Suite 130
Rootstown, OH 44272
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Summa Health Stow-Kent Medical Center
3825 Fishcreek Rd
Stow, OH 44224
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Summa Health Tallmadge Medical Center
60 North Ave
Tallmadge, OH 44278
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Summa Health at Wadsworth Community Center
621 School Dr
Wadsworth, OH 44281
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Summa Health Wadsworth-Rittman Medical Center
195 Wadsworth Rd, Rundle Center
Wadsworth, OH 44281
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Summa Health White Pond Medical Center
One Park West, Suite 330
Akron, OH 44320
Walk-In Services: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
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