Some professionals in the field of sports medicine can help patients with their feet and ankles in particular. These professionals are called sports medicine podiatrists. Some other professionals in the field help patients with their knees and hips, and these professionals are called sports medicine orthopedic doctors. Both of these types of professionals can network with each other to provide comprehensive sports medicine for patients. When you go to see a sports medicine orthopedic doctor, you’ll gain access to many different, invaluable services. Professional athletes benefit a great deal, but any kind of athlete can benefit, even casual athletes. Some of the services the doctor can provide include injury rehabilitation, physical therapy, gait analysis, injury prevention, advanced treatments, and biomechanical assessments, all without the need for surgery.