Sports injuries can be divided into two major categories: sprains and strains, and overuse injuries. Overuse injuries include conditions like tendonitis, fasciitis, and bursitis, each of which can cause debilitating pain that keeps you from enjoying sports, and may limit your ability to perform your daily activities.

The most common sports injuries include:

• Sprains, especially ankle sprain
• Pulled muscles, especially groin pulls
• Hamstring strain
• Shin splints
• Knee injuries, especially ACL tears and patellofemoral syndrome
• Repetitive motion injuries, especially tennis elbow

What other treatments are available for sports injuries?

If you’ve used the PRICE method and your injury persists, or if the injury makes your body look “crooked” or move oddly, you can’t bear weight, or there’s excessive swelling, schedule an appointment with Dr. Reilly for an evaluation.

Common treatments for sports injuries include:

• Medications
• Physical therapy
• Injections
• Surgical interventions
• Nerve blocks

• Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy

• Stem cell therapy

What is involved in rehabilitation following a sports injury?

• Dr. Reilly will provide you with a comprehensive treatment program, from managing your pain through returning to your active life. Regardless of your injury, you will probably need some form of rehabilitation in order to prevent re-injury.
• Rehabilitation is likely to include physical therapy to help you rebuild full function, and you may need to use devices, such as a brace, for support. Dr. Reilly will continue to address your pain control needs throughout the rehabilitation process.
• If you’ve sustained a sports injury, call or schedule a consultation online with