The Olympics and Bouncing Back from Injury

The Olympics has over 400 events across 35 different sports and 53 disciplines, most of which take place during the Summer Olympics. From track to soccer, every athlete and Olympian has custom training and strategies in place to prevent injury. There are a wide variety of events and disciplines available in the Olympics and everyday life. When injury occurs, it is imperative to be treated quickly for optimal recovery.

In a journal from Advanced Orthopedics New England, quick treatment of injury
significantly improves the recovery time needed, lessens pain and swelling, prevents further damage, and reduces long-term damage to the area.

Sports Health Northwest offers resources in sports medicine to tackle many different injuries across these areas. We treat injuries of the musculoskeletal system, regardless of sport. Our comprehensive understanding and experience with athletes of different sports grants unique expertise in creating a sport-specific plan of treatment.

Our practice in Portland, Oregon offers services from one of the best orthopedic doctors in the area, Dr. David Westerdahl. We treat common sports injuries such as tendinitis, concussions, ligament tears, and joint pain. We want to help you get back to playing the sports or events you love by effectively treating your injuries because we understand the importance of playing sports for your well-being.

Our treatment methods are numerous and dependable. We offer services such as hyaluronic acid injections, platelet-rich plasma (PRP), bone marrow aspirate (BMA), ultrasound-guided injections, and more. Whether you are a baseball player, swimmer, or recreational frisbee player, our services are applicable to many sports and disciplines.

Visit us for any sports-related concerns you might have, no matter how big or small, because you don’t need to be an Olympian to receive the highest quality care and treatment.

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