Division of Orthopedic Surgery
The Division of Orthopedic Surgery provides comprehensive musculoskeletal care, combining advanced diagnostics, surgical expertise and a long history of innovation and research to improve patient outcomes.
Sports Medicine
Care for exercise injuries, joint pain and athletic performance at every level
Sports Medicine Care That Keeps You Moving
Sports medicine focuses on preventing, diagnosing and treating injuries related to physical activity. Care supports people of all ages and activity levels, from competitive athletes to those managing everyday joint or muscle pain.
At Lahey Clinic, sports medicine care helps address pain, restore movement and support athletic improvement through personalized treatment plans and care.
What Is Sports Medicine?
Sports medicine is a medical specialty focused on exercise injury, movement-related conditions and performance. A sports medicine team may include an orthopedic doctor specializing in sports, rehabilitation specialists and other experts who work together to help reduce pain and improve function.
Care is not limited to athletes. Sports medicine also supports people with knee pain, shoulder pain, hip impingement and injuries caused by daily activities or repetitive motion.
Conditions and Injuries We Treat
Sports medicine providers care for a wide range of foot, joint, muscle and tendon conditions, including:
- Hip impingement
- Knee pain related to overuse or injury
- Sports- and exercise-related injuries caused by repetitive motion or impact
- Sprain and strain injuries
- Tendonitis and bursitis
- Rotator cuff injuries and shoulder pain
Sports Medicine Treatments
Treatment plans are designed to match the severity of the injury and your activity goals, starting with the least invasive options.
Care may include:
- Physical therapy, including stretching exercises, strengthening programs and rotator cuff exercises
- Pain management strategies
- Joint injections or advanced orthopedic care services
- Surgery when needed
More About Sports Medicine
Your Care Team
Sports medicine care often involves a team approach, depending on the injury and treatment plan. Providers may include:
- Orthopedic specialists
- Spine care specialists
- Physical therapists and athletic training professionals who specialize in rehabilitation
- Neurology specialists when nerve-related symptoms are present
This team-based approach helps coordinate care from diagnosis through recovery.
Golf Fitness Assessments
Golf fitness assessments help identify movement patterns that may affect swing mechanics, performance or injury risk. These assessments evaluate strength, flexibility, balance and mobility to support safer play and athletic improvement.
Golf fitness services are offered through physical therapy services and may be helpful for both recreational and competitive golfers.
