Sports Medicine in Kansas City

A sports medicine physician is a doctor who specializes in the diagnosis, treatment, and pain management for conditions that affect the joints, muscles, ligaments, tendons, nerves, and other structures. Along with completing medical school, a sports medicine physician gains further knowledge through fellowships and speciality training.

Our physicians’ primary goal is to improve a patient’s functionality to get them back on track, with a large focus being the patient’s end goals and lifestyle.

It’s not necessary to be an athlete or participate in sports to see a sports medicine provider. We see patients with any type of activity-related injury. This can include those from work, personal hobbies, or even household tasks. For example, painting, plumbing, typing, or playing a musical instrument can all result in injuries that our sports medicine physicians treat. 

Based on your evaluation and the collaborative discussion with your physician, we’ll work with you to develop a sports medicine treatment that may include injections, physical therapy, bracing, changes in your activities, pain medication, or even surgery to help reduce your pain and promote better mobility. Most times, we may combine different treatments, such as pain medications with physical therapy, to achieve optimal outcomes.

If you’ve had any testing related to this episode, such as X-rays, bring those with you or be prepared to share where the study took place. You should also be ready to discuss your medical history, including any medications you currently take. We also ask that you bring your insurance information, if applicable, to put on file.

Often, it’s helpful to have a family member or guardian with you as well, especially if there are pieces of the history they can assist with or if they observed your injury take place.

When you can return to play will depend on several factors, including the severity of your injury, your sport’s physical demand, and how well you are recovering. Our treatment team will constantly evaluate your status and collaborate with all parties involved to ensure the safest and most efficient return to sport possible.

Each patient at Kansas City Orthopedic Alliance brings their own unique circumstances to our practices. We want you to feel educated and empowered to make the best healthcare decision possible for you or your loved one, which includes understanding the financial realities of each treatment option.

Kansas City Orthopedic Alliance and its partnership with Kansas City Orthopedic Institute allows us to provide cost savings and convenience in one physical location. By partnering and providing services like imaging, bracing, and therapies, Kansas City Orthopedic Alliance patients see the financial advantages of our practice when compared to larger hospitals or healthcare systems. We will work with you throughout the process to ensure we create a payment system that fits your budget and financial realities.

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When a provider is fellowship-trained, it means they have undergone additional training, education, and experience in a specialty area. Doctors who have completed a fellowship in sports medicine have advanced knowledge of activity and sports-related injuries. 

We have sports medicine providers at all 6 KCOA locations: Overland Park, Merriam, Leawood, Belton, Kansas City, and Blue Springs.

KCOA is Kansas City’s premier clinic for sports medicine care. Our board-certified and fellowship-trained physicians have extensive knowledge to diagnose and treat nearly any sports-related condition. As an independent practice, we take a patient-centered approach to care. Every day, we strive to meet the needs and expectations of our patients.