Located in Decatur and Hartselle, Alabama, DOC Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine specializes in diagnosing and treating sports-related injuries and conditions. Our team of experts treats patients of all ages, whether they’re varsity athletes or someone who sustained an overuse injury in the workplace. Our sports medicine physicians are standing by to assess your condition and provide top-quality treatments, so you can get back to the activities you love as soon as possible.
Our Sports Medicine Services
DOC Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine offers a broad range of services to athletes and hobbyists alike. At your consultation, our doctors will perform a comprehensive sports physical to familiarize themselves with your fitness level and your medical history. Then, we’ll use on-site medical imaging and other methods to accurately diagnose your injury or condition.
Our areas of specialty include concussions, as well as the following:
Your feet and ankles are some of your most versatile joints but also among the most fragile. Sudden starts, stops, turns, or twists can easily strain or snap your tendons, ligaments, or bones. We treat a range of common ankle injuries, including:
- Sprains
- Ankle instability
- Bunions and hammertoes
- Achilles tendonitis and tears
- Dislocations and fractures
- And more.
Like ankles, shoulders are prone to injury. This is especially true among those who participate in baseball, racket sports, and other activities requiring frequent throwing or swinging. DOC Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine is proficient in diagnosing and resolving several common issues, including:
- Labral and rotator cuff tears
- Shoulder instability
- Ligament injuries
- Tendonitis
- Dislocations and fractures
- And more.
Sudden changes in direction and direct impacts can cause a host of injuries in the knee. That’s why we offer cutting-edge treatments for a broad range of knee conditions, including the following common injuries:
- Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears
- Medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL) tears
- Other ligament tears
- Meniscus injuries
- Tendonitis
- Dislocations and fractures
- And more.
Upon diagnosing your injury or condition, we will recommend the most appropriate course of treatment, which may involve physical therapy, medication, surgery, and more.
Meet Our Sports Medicine Team
DOC Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine employs a team of sports doctors who are just as devoted as you are to your sport, occupation, or recreational activity. They include:
Our sports medicine physicians also work closely with local sports teams and schools, including Austin High School, Decatur High School, West Morgan High School, Priceville High School, Hartselle High School, Danville High School, Falkville High School, Decatur Heritage Christian Academy, Brewer High School, Lawrence County High School, and more.
Find Relief with DOC Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine
DOC Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine serves our local communities from our convenient locations in Hartselle and Decatur, AL. We even offer appointments on Saturday mornings during football season so athletes and fans can fit in their sports medicine care before the big game. For more information or to schedule an appointment with our sports doctors, contact us today.
