Sports Medicine
Injured?
Call our dedicated Sports Injury Hotline at 757-668-PLAY (7529) between 7:30 a.m. and 10 p.m. Monday through Friday for same or next-day appointments for urgent injuries.
Comprehensive Sports Medicine Program
About Us
The sports medicine team specializes in the treatment of a wide range of issues that could affect the performance of athletes, active kids and young adults, from sprains and strains, to concussions, breathing difficulties and overuse injuries.
Our doctors work closely with primary care physicians as well as CHKD’s orthopedic surgeons, sports medicine physical therapists, and certified athletic trainers. Our medical director, Dr. Joel Brenner, is a nationally-recognized expert on burnout in young athletes and the mind-body connection in sports.
Our goals are to prevent injuries, improve performance, and enhance overall physical and mental health by offering comprehensive care from specialists who understand the unique demands that sports and physical activity place on young, growing bodies.
Conditions We Treat
- Musculoskeletal injuries
- Sprains, strains, dislocations, ligament injuries, tendonitis and apophysitis
- Overuse injuries such as shin splints and stress fractures
- Simple fractures and avulsions
- Concussions
- Dance, running, and swimming injuries
- Spondylolysis and other causes of back pain
- Running shoe analysis and prescription
- Female athlete issues
- Heat illness
- Complex regional pain syndrome in athletes
- Nutritional and hydration assessment
- Mindfulness coaching
- Mental performance coaching
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