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.
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.
Find a sports medicine doctor
- Nonsurgical treatments
- Orthopedic surgery
- Orthotics and brace fittings
- 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
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Health Hub for Runners
Our sports medicine experts understand runners and the injuries they can encounter — and in fact, many of them are runners themselves. So, whether you’re training for a marathon or new to the running game, our team can help you every step of the way.