Benefits of Sports Medicine

Helping athletes elevate their game

When it comes to improving performance, most athletes jump to putting in more reps, adding on more miles or more getting in more protein. While there are substantial resources and theories on how to boost athletic performance, the most reliable resource is the science of sports medicine.

Any sport played competitively creates wear and tear on the human body. Learning how to better take care of your body and prepare it for your specific athletic activity can help you improve performance by leaps and bounds. No matter what level of athlete you are, sports medicine can be extremely valuable in reaching your goals.

Understanding the purpose of sports medicine

At Parkview Sports Medicine, we focus on every aspect of an athlete’s health and performance. We address preventing injuries, boosting nutrition, and helping athletes bounce back after an injury. By bringing together a team of top experts in sports medicine, we are able to address a comprehensive range of needs that go into improving every athlete’s game.

A comprehensive approach to sports medicine can yield impressive results for athletes—whether you are going into the NFL, starting your senior year in high school or trying out for a club team. From performance training to sports nutrition, we address every component at Parkview Sports Medicine.

Some of the benefits you get when you come to Parkview Sports Medicine:

• Rehabilitation – We know that getting back to your game quickly is important, which is why rehabilitation is a crucial component of our sports medicine program. We utilize orthopedic surgery, physical therapy, stretches, exercises, balance, strength and conditioning, massage therapy, and more. Our goal is to help the affected area heal properly while helping you improve flexibility and range of motion as quickly as possible.
• Preventative Care – Rehab is not the only focus of sports medicine. Preventative care plays a major role in this field. We help you properly train your body and teach you how to minimize the risk of future injuries. This can include workouts specifically crafted around your needs, wellness treatments, strengthening exercises and stretches, and more. We take a whole-body approach to help you strengthen your body against potential injuries.
• Education & Nutrition – Teaching you how to treat your body and keep it healthy goes hand-in-hand with rehab and preventative care. When you understand how to properly fuel your body for maximum improvement and performance, you get better results in a better timeframe. We focus on each athlete’s individual dietary needs depending on their sport, athletic goals, general health, and more.

A comprehensive approach to sports medicine can yield impressive results for athletes—whether you are going into the NFL, starting your senior year in high school or trying out for a club team.