Sports Medicine

What is sports medicine?

Sports medicine focuses on sports-related injuries and how to accurately diagnose, effectively treat, and better prevent them. Charlie implements personalized strategies to help you optimize your performance, recover faster, and avoid future issues.

With these strategies in place, you can have more confidence in your capabilities and resilience as you pursue your goals in competitive athletics or fitness.

Can I benefit from sports medicine?

Whether you’re a competitor or a weekend warrior, anyone who is active regularly can benefit from sports medicine. This includes:

• Serious athletes
• Recreational sports enthusiasts
• Athletes of all ages, including adolescent and senior athletes
• People working to increase their activity or return to exercise
• Individuals with joint or muscle pain or chronic conditions

If you are an adult professional athlete and want to take your performance to the next level or protect your future career, rely on Charlie’s expertise.

What issues can sports medicine address?

Sports medicine can improve many conditions, issues, and over 90 common sports injuries, including:

• Knee and shoulder injuries
• Exercise-induced asthma
• Ankle sprains
• Lower back pain and sciatica
• Recovering from fractures
• Cartilage injuries
• Concussions or other head injuries
• Overuse injuries, such as a stress fracture

As an athlete, you can tell when something is getting in the way of achieving your goals. If you’ve been dealing with pain, aches, or a sense that something is “off,” get in touch with Charlie at Root and Branch Holistic Care.

What does sports medicine involve?

The essential components of sports medicine tackle different areas of your performance, and while some are more urgent than others, all benefit you. They include:

Treating injuries

This is a crucial first step, particularly if you’re in pain or have had to interrupt your training. Charlie excels in Dry Needling, pain management and functional medicine and offers laboratory services if needed.

Rehabilitation

Charlie designs a rehabilitation treatment plan to help you recover faster and more fully, restoring you to optimal function.

Performance optimization

Keeping your goals in mind, Charlie strategizes your strength training, conditioning, and movement patterns to maximize your capabilities without sacrificing safety or longevity.

Preventive care

You’ll receive guidance on training modifications and programs to prevent injuries.

Nutritional guidance

Charlie can recommend functional nutrition and supplement advice for optimal vitality.

Sports medicine keeps you playing better for longer, with more pleasure in your sport of choice. To get started, call Root and Branch Holistic Care or schedule an appointment online today.