CALL TODAY: 210-545-7171 SERVICES SPORTS MEDICINE PROVIDERS PATIENT INFO BLOG LOCATIONS Sports medicine specialists are a great resource for the everyday active adult, teen, or child, weekend warrior or professional athlete. Patients ages 6 months and up are welcome. Most sports injuries are non-surgical. As a Sports Medicine Physician, Dr. Matthews routinely treats: Acute Injuries Such as Ankle Sprains, Knee or Shoulder Injuries Casting/Bone Fractures Overuse Injuries to the Rotator Cuff, Other Forms of Tendonitis, or Stress Fractures Concussion Post-Injury Treatment Concussion Baseline Testing Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Injections Stem Cell Joint Injections Non-operative management of arthritis and osteoarthritis X-ray and MRI Interpretation Diagnostic Ultrasound EKG Interpretation Laceration Repair Running Gait Analysis Post-op Care Osteopathic Manipulation Techniques Sideline Coverage Exercise Prescription Injury Prevention Return to Play Evaluations Peripheral Nerve Stimulation Intraarticular Hip Injections Meet Dr. Alexandra Matthews, Sports Medicine Specialist About ten to fourteen years are needed in order to complete the educational requirements to become a sports medicine physician. One must first graduate from college with a bachelor’s degree, then go to medical school which takes an average of four years to complete. Medical school is followed by a residency and fellowship, which can take an additional two to four years. Then board certification requirements must be completed. Dr. Matthews completed a family practice residency program after medical school and a fellowship of specialized training in sports medicine. She is board certified. Click Here to Learn More About Our Sports Medicine Specialist Dr. Alexandra Matthews. Video Player https://www.orthopedicperformance.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/OPI_Matthews2-small.mp4 00:00 01:16 SCHEDULE YOUR APPOINTMENT TODAY STONE OAK In the V. Benson Pavilion connected to Methodist Stone Oak Hospital 1139 E Sonterra Blvd., Suite 500 San Antonio, TX 78258 P: (210) 545-7171 | F: (210) 545-7176 Dr. Matthew Dwyer Dr. Christopher Phelps SPORTS MEDICINE CLINIC 255 East Sonterra Blvd., Suite 110 San Antonio, TX 78258 P: (210) 545-7171 | F: (210) 545-7176 Dr. Alexandra Matthews BOERNE 134 Menger Springs, Suite 1210 Boerne, TX 78006 P: (210) 545-7171 | F: (210) 545-7176 Dr. Matthew Dwyer Copyright © 2020 Orthopedic Performance - San Antonio's Board Certified Orthopedic Specialists | Privacy Policy San Antonio Website Design by Strottner Designs, LLC