Sports Medicine

Pro athletes count on our doctors—and you can too. We're here to help you get back to the activities you love.

Sports Medicine

Pro athletes count on our doctors—and you can too. We're here to help you get back to the activities you love.

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Sports medicine expertise for all abilities

Being sidelined with an injury can keep you from enjoying life. Get relief from the sports medicine experts at UW Medicine. We’ll help you recover quickly, reduce pain and get back to the activities you love. 

Why choose UW Medicine

Sports medicine doctors focus on injuries specifically related to the way we move. Our team helps people of all ages and skill levels — from hobby athletes to professional players and even Olympic and Paralympic athletes. But you don’t have to be an athlete. We offer treatment plans that are tailored to your specific needs and goals.

We help with: 

  • Acute injuries that happen suddenly, such as an ankle sprain or muscle strain 
  • Chronic or overuse injuries that occur over time due to repetitive movements, such as a stress fracture or tennis elbow 
  • Arthritic joints 

Our program features a coordinated and efficient approach to your care. In many cases, we can expedite referrals and test results. We also offer same-day appointments and have multiple convenient locations throughout Seattle and the Eastside.   

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Meet our doctors

You don’t have to be a pro to get the same great care and attention. Our team includes doctors of different disciplines, all with advanced training and board certification in sports medicine. They include:

  • Physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R) physicians, called physiatrists 
  • Family medicine doctors 
  • Orthopedic surgeons

Your treatment team may also include physical and occupational therapists and other healthcare providers – all dedicated to helping you heal faster.

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Procedures and treatments

Our sports medicine team offers a variety of services designed to relieve pain and restore function. Our services include: 

  • Preventive care and sports physicals
  • Rehabilitation, including physical and occupational therapy

  • Running medicine, including use of anti-gravity treadmill
  • Sports cardiology, including youth heart screening

Sports medicine clinics near you

We offer same-day appointments and have convenient locations across Seattle and the Eastside:

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