MAKE APPOINTMENT FIND A SPECIALIST Sports Medicine SPORTS MEDICINE SPECIALIST NEAR YOU Healing Injury Healing injury, alleviating pain and improving function: Sports medicine focuses on the health and well-being of people at all levels of fitness and ability. Bodies in motion can be injured by poor technique, overuse or accidents. Sports medicine specialists are trained to diagnose and handle problems that typically fall into two categories: actue and repetitive. Acute traumatic injuries are caused by a fall or forceful blow to the body that can occur during any contact sport or activity that requires sudden movement. Injuries include: Sprains Strains Knee injuries Fractures Neck injuries Dislocations Concussion Rotator cuff injury Repetitive use injuries result from long-term physical stress. They typically occur in athletes, such as baseball or softball pitchers, volleyball and tennis players, who constantly make the same movements over time. These injuries include: Stress fractures Tendonitis WHEN NEEDED, INJURIES ARE TREATED BY ORTHOPAEDIC SURGEONS WHO USE MINIMALLY INVASIVE TECHNIQUES WHEREVER POSSIBLE. MOST INJURIES, HOWEVER, DO NOT REQUIRE SURGERY. INSTEAD, THEY CAN BE HEALED WITH PHYSICAL THERAPY, MEDICATION, BRACING AND CASTING, EXERCISES, ACUPUNCTURE, CHIROPRACTIC OR OSTEOPATHIC CARE, AND ADVICE FOR MODIFYING SPORTS FORM AND TECHNIQUE. IN ALL CASES, THE GOAL IS TO RETURN ACTIVE PEOPLE TO THE ACTIVITIES THEY LOVE. Alleviating Pain Unfortunately, with injury comes pain and discomfort. Whether acute or chronic, there are a number of different ways sports medicine specialists can help eliminate, manage or minimize pain. Using the latest technology, physicians can pinpoint the exact source of pain and create a personalized plan to relieve it. In addition to surgery, medication and advanced interventional techniques, natural and integrative approaches such as acupuncture are highly effective for many patients. Improving Function Athletes seek out sports medicine specialists for health concerns that require unique care and attention, such as diabetes, hypertension and asthma. After an injury, athletes might want to consult about return-to-play decisions. Specialists can also help enhance sports performance through better nutrition, body awareness, and training for increased flexibility, agility and strength, as well as injury prevention. On Your Team No matter your condition, health concern or fitness level, Premier’s multidisciplinary team has a solution. Patients have access to the same experts who treat the area’s top professional athletes. Our full spectrum of care includes the most proven and innovative approaches to sports medicine treatment and a personalized approach to get you back on your game. 300 Springhouse Drive, Collegeville, PA 19426 OUR SPECIALISTS Itai Gans, M.D. VIEW BIO Jonathan Garino, M.D. VIEW BIO Charles Odgers IV, M.D. VIEW BIO Shawn Potteiger, D.O. VIEW BIO David Raab, D.O. VIEW BIO Eric Zabat, M.D. VIEW BIO 266 West Lancaster Avenue, Suite 200 Malvern, PA 19355 491 John Young Way, Suite 200 Exton, PA 19341 455 West Woodview Road, Suite 205 West Grove, PA 19390 400 McFarlan Road, Suite 100 Kennett Square, PA 19348 915 Old Fern Hill Road, Suite 1 B-A West Chester, PA 19380 2002 Foulk Road, Suite A Wilmington, DE 19810 701 N. Clayton Street, Suite 600 Wilmington, DE 19805 200 East State Street, Suite 108 Media, PA 19063 300 Evergreen Drive, Glen Mills, PA 19342 5201 Pennell Road, Media, PA 19063 1 Bartol Avenue Suite 100 Ridley Park, PA 19078 1088 West Baltimore Pike, Suite 2203 Healthcare Center II, Media, PA 19063 2004 Sproul Road, 1st Floor Broomall, PA 19008 510 Darby Road, Havertown, PA 19083 525 West Chester Pike, Havertown, PA 19083 213 Reeceville Road, Suite 14 Coatesville, PA 19320 716 W Germantown Pike, East Norriton, PA 19403 8815 Germantown Avenue Suite 14 Philadelphia, PA 19118 931 East Haverford Road, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010 656-676 E Swedesford Road, Wayne, PA 19087 1204 Baltimore Pike, Suite 100 Chadds Ford, PA 19317 780 West Lincoln Highway, Exton, PA 19341 ABOUT US With over 30 locations in the Greater Philadelphia region, Premier Orthopaedics provides the full spectrum of orthopaedic services – including bone, muscle and joint care; physical therapy, MRI and urgent care. Patients trust our specialists for their experience, expertise and commitment to exceptional care. Home About Us Careers Non-discrimination Statement Events Premier News Blog Patient Testimonials Appointments Physicians Find a Specialist Locations Specialties Services Physical Therapy APPOINTMENTS IN 24 HOURS #1-800-855-ORTHO24 SUBSCRIBE TO NEWSLETTER © 2020 Premier Orthopaedics. All rights reserved Terms of Use Privacy Disclosure Site map