Sports Medicine

Our physicians understand the risks associated with sport and fitness routines. We will assess your current program, including frequency of activity, to determine how to best balance and reduce the likelihood of injury.

Come prepared to describe your athletic program to your doctor. You may include your current routine, how your train, and any underlying conditions. Include any competitions or events, both past and upcoming.

At Pinnacle clinic, we are pleased to serve patients who are searching for orthopedic sports medicine in Canton, Marietta, Woodstock, Hiram and surrounding areas.

Describe your injury in detail to your physician. Include how and when you were injured, as this will help determine your treatment plan.

We understand that it may be difficult to describe when and how the damage progressed if it is a chronic injury. If able, try to recall when you first noticed pain and its impact on your athletic program. Write down details you can discuss with your physician at your appointment.

Our physicians will perform a thorough pain assessment. It is helpful to recognize positions that may increase pain to determine where you have an injury and the potential of further pain. Sometimes the injury occurred somewhere else in the body and is radiating to plain sight. Please describe in detail where you feel pain as the physician performs their exam.

You will likely need additional appointments to implement your treatment plan. You may need different exams or tests to diagnose your injury. Options may include surgery, non-surgical interventions, or home care. We often recommend physical therapy before surgery, and a home-care program can help you rehabilitate comfortably and successfully.

We will recommend a treatment plan with instructions to avoid further pain and damage. We may include modifications or adjuncts that can improve your athletic performance long-term.

Our physicians understand the risks associated with sport and fitness routines. We will assess your current program, including frequency of activity, to determine how to best balance and reduce the likelihood of injury.