Image-Guided Injections
Ultrasound and fluoroscopic guidance help place medication precisely. Options include steroid injections, joint injections, bursa injections and nerve blocks to calm pain and inflammation.
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Non-surgical care for sports injuries and overuse pain. Our board-certified physiatrists find the cause of your pain, treat it without surgery or opioids, and help you get back to training safely.
Whether you are a weekend runner, a golfer or a competitive athlete, we treat sprains, strains, tendon problems and joint injuries at three offices across the Charlotte area.
Sports Medicine Explained
Sports medicine is the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of injuries related to sport and exercise, such as sprains, strains, tendon problems and joint pain. It focuses on non-surgical care that restores movement and strength so you can return to activity safely.
At Advanced Sports & Spine, sports medicine is provided by board-certified physiatrists, physicians who specialize in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R). Physiatrists focus on how muscles, tendons, joints and nerves work together, which makes them well suited to treating sports injuries without surgery.
Conditions
We diagnose and treat a wide range of acute and overuse injuries, including:
Treatments
Treatment is tailored to your injury, your sport and your goals. Options include:
Ultrasound and fluoroscopic guidance help place medication precisely. Options include steroid injections, joint injections, bursa injections and nerve blocks to calm pain and inflammation.
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PRP therapy and stem cell therapy use your body’s own healing factors to support the repair of injured tendons, ligaments and joints.
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Shockwave therapy delivers acoustic waves to stubborn tendon problems such as Achilles tendinitis, plantar fasciitis and calcific shoulder tendinitis. Sessions take place in the office, with no needles or surgery.
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Every plan includes targeted exercises to rebuild strength, flexibility and balance, and to lower the risk of the injury coming back.
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Your physician takes a detailed history, examines the injured area and reviews any imaging. In-office ultrasound and, when nerves are involved, nerve conduction studies (NCS) and electromyography (EMG) help confirm the diagnosis.
We use image-guided injections, regenerative medicine and shockwave therapy to reduce pain and support healing. Procedures are performed in our offices rather than a hospital, so there are no hospital facility fees.
A structured exercise plan and clear guidance on when and how to return to training help you get back to your sport and lower the risk of re-injury. The physician who examines you is the physician who performs your procedure and manages your follow-up.
Your Care Team
Care is led by two physiatrists certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation:
Locations
In the Arboretum Office Park at Providence Road and Pineville-Matthews Road, less than a mile from the Providence Road exit off I-485.
Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Charlotte office detailsOff Gilead Road at Exit 23 on I-77, serving Huntersville, Cornelius, Davidson, and the Lake Norman area.
Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Huntersville office detailsServing Fort Mill, Tega Cay, Rock Hill, Indian Land, and the South Charlotte border communities.
New patient hours: Tuesdays, 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Fort Mill office detailsFAQs
A sports medicine doctor diagnoses and treats injuries to muscles, tendons, ligaments, joints and nerves caused by sport, exercise or overuse. Most sports injuries can be managed without surgery, using treatments such as image-guided injections, regenerative medicine, shockwave therapy and structured rehabilitation.
A physiatrist is a physician who specializes in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R). Many physiatrists, including ours, complete fellowship training in sports and spine medicine and focus on the non-surgical treatment of musculoskeletal and sports injuries. Learn more in What Is a Physiatrist?
No. Many sports injuries, including sprains, strains, tendinitis and bursitis, respond well to non-surgical treatment. If your injury does need a surgical opinion, your physician will discuss this with you.
It depends on the type and severity of your injury and on your sport. After your evaluation, your physician will explain the expected recovery time and give you a step-by-step plan for returning to training.
Yes. Sports medicine is for anyone with an injury related to exercise, overuse or physical activity, whatever their age or fitness level.
Coverage depends on your plan and the treatment you need. We verify your insurance before your visit so you know what to expect. See Payments & Insurance for details.
We see patients at three offices: Charlotte, NC (Providence Road, in the Arboretum area), Huntersville, NC (Kincey Avenue) and Fort Mill, SC (Crisanto Avenue). See all locations for addresses, hours and directions.