Sports medicine is a branch of medicine that deals with physical fitness
and the treatment and prevention of injuries related to sports and exercise.
At Mary Washington Orthopedics in affiliation with FOA, our sports medicine
specialists have extensive education in musculoskeletal medicine. Sports
medicine doctors treat injuries such as muscle, ligament, tendon and bone
problems, but may also treat chronic illnesses that can affect physical
performance, such as asthma and diabetes.
The various sports medicine experts often work together as a team to ensure
the best recovery plan for the individual. Team members can include orthopedic
surgeons, certified athletic trainers, physical therapists, physical medicine
and rehabilitation specialists, as well as specialty sports medicine physicians.
Comprehensive Sports Medicine Care
Sports medicine is a medical field that focuses on physical fitness, as
well as the treatment and prevention of sports and exercise-related injuries.
At Mary Washington Orthopedics in affiliation with FOA, our sports medicine
specialists are highly educated in musculoskeletal medicine. They are
dedicated to addressing a wide range of injuries, including those affecting
muscles, ligaments, tendons, and bones. Additionally, they are equipped
to manage chronic conditions that can impact physical performance, such
as asthma and diabetes.
Our Team Approach
In the realm of sports medicine, collaboration is key. Our team of experts
often works together to create personalized recovery plans for individuals.
This team can consist of orthopedic surgeons, certified athletic trainers,
physical therapists, physical medicine and rehabilitation specialists,
as well as specialty sports medicine physicians.
Orthopedic Sports Medicine Conditions:
AC joint injury
Achilles’ tendon rupture
ACL tear
Baseball-related shoulder injuries
Cartilage restoration (MACI) (see below)
Clavicle fracture (broken collarbone)
Joint cracking and popping
Labral tear of the shoulder
Meniscus tear
Muscle strain (pulled muscle)
Osgood-Schlatter disease
Patellar dislocation
Patellar tendon rupture
Patellofemoral pain syndrome (runner's knee)
Rotator cuff tear
Rotator cuff tendinitis or tendinopathy
Shoulder and elbow problems in pediatric baseball players
Shoulder bursitis
Shoulder instability
Tennis elbow
Ulnar collateral ligament tear
Cartilage Restoration
Dr. Christopher Richards specializes in a cutting-edge cartilage restoration
procedure called the MACI procedure. This two-part process involves extracting
a sample of cartilage cells from your joint, sending it to a laboratory,
and embedding it on a specialized collagen membrane. Your doctor then
implants this membrane into your knee. Over time, the cartilage cells
regenerate, creating repair tissue that fills the cartilage defect. Following
the MACI procedure, your knee will undergo immobilization, and you will
follow a rehabilitation program tailored to your needs, prescribed by
your physician. Our goal is to provide you with comprehensive care for
all your sports medicine needs, ensuring your optimal performance and recovery.
Sports medicine is a branch of medicine that deals with physical fitness
and the treatment and prevention of injuries related to sports and exercise.
At Mary Washington Orthopedics in affiliation with FOA, our sports medicine
specialists have extensive education in musculoskeletal medicine. Sports
medicine doctors treat injuries such as muscle, ligament, tendon and bone
problems, but may also treat chronic illnesses that can affect physical
performance, such as asthma and diabetes.
