Sports Medicine

Just as professional sports teams rely on our doctors as their physicians, you can trust us to get you back to the activities you love.

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Sports Medicine

Just as professional sports teams rely on our doctors as their physicians, you can trust us to get you back to the activities you love.

Make an appointment Find a provider Find a location
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    Sports medicine expertise for all abilities

    Being sidelined with an injury or pain from overuse can keep you from enjoying life. Sports medicine specialists focus on injuries specifically related to the way we move during fitness and sports. But you don’t have to be a professional athlete to benefit from sports medicine services. If you are in pain from overuse or an injury, we can help.

    Our sports medicine doctors are respected internationally for their expertise and research. 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 Puget Sound.

    Common conditions and symptoms treated

    • 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

    Explore our specialty programs providing care for:

    Concussion in youth and young adults
    Foot and ankle injuries
    Hand and wrist injuries
    Hip and knee injuries
    Shoulder and elbow injuries
    Spine and back injuries

    About our sports medicine team

    Our sports medicine team includes doctors of different disciplines with advanced training and board certification in sports medicine. In addition to helping patients in our clinics, we also serve as team physicians for youth sports, adaptive sports, and elite and high-level athletes from the Washington Huskies, Seattle Seahawks, OL Reign, Seattle Sounders FC and more.  

    Our core team of doctors with advanced training in sports medicine 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. 

    Meet our featured sports medicine experts 

    Kenneth Chin

    Kenneth Chin, MD

    Dr. Chin is an orthopedic surgeon who focuses on minimally invasive and traditional surgeries of the foot, ankle and knee.

    Meet Dr. Chin
    Dr. Brian Leim

    Brian C. Liem, MD, RMSK, FAAPMR

    Dr. Liem's clinical interests include the non operative management of musculoskeletal and sports injuries, tendon and ligament injuries, and regenerative treatments such as PRP and Tenex.

    Meet Dr. Liem
    Christopher McMullen

    Christopher McMullen, MD

    Dr. McMullen specializes in nonsurgical care for patients of all ages with a specific interest in climbers.

    Meet Dr. McMullen
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    Common sports medicine 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 multiple convenient locations across Puget Sound. Explore our featured locations:

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