Sports Medicine

Sports medicine is a specialized practice dedicated to helping athletes and active individuals improve their performance or return to sports and activity after an injury. Sports medicine providers work closely with patients to diagnosis and treat pain and injuries, and help reduce the risk of future injuries.

What We Treat

Our experienced sports medicine team treats injuries and conditions related to the elbow, hip, knee and shoulder, including:

• Ankle sprains and strains

• Athletic/non-arthritic hip pain

• Cartilage injuries

• Elbow pain and problems

• FOOSH injury (falling on an outstretched hand)

• Groin injury

• Hamstring muscle strain injury

• Hip labral tear

• Knee pain and problems

• Ligament injuries

• Patella tendon rupture and instability

• Quadriceps tendon rupture

• Repetitive motion and overhead injuries

• Runner’s knee and iliotibial band syndrome

• Shin splints

• Shoulder dislocation and instability

• Swimmer’s shoulder

• Tendonitis

• Torn meniscus

Treatment Options

At Temple Health, our experienced sports medicine team offers the latest advances in care to help seasoned athletes and weekend warriors get back into the game, including:

• Physical therapy

• Corticosteroid and "plasma-rich" injections

• Surgery and minimally invasive procedures

Our providers are committed to staying on the cutting edge of the newest technology and treatment to help every athlete and individual, at every level, reach their goals and improve their performance. Here, it’s more than an injury: It’s an individual with a unique passion, talent and goals. We’re here to support you on your journey.

Regain Your Strength with the Leader in Sports Medicine

Temple Sports Medicine has been a regional leader for more than 40 years. Our experienced team of physical therapists collaborates with surgeons, orthopedic specialists and rehabilitation specialists to offer the latest advances in physical rehabilitation.

With 4 convenient locations across Philadelphia, we’re making it easy to get the care you need. Each of our locations offers access to state-of the-art care to get you back to the activities you enjoy, including:

• Unmatched expertise as the first university-based health care system to use arthroscopic surgery to repair ACL injuries, along with a continued commitment to be on the cutting edge of sports injuries treatment and surgical techniques

• Highly qualified physicians who understand the drive and desire athletes have to return to sport

• Ability to see a sports medicine specialist within 24 hours of injury or referral

• University-quality care and Temple research available at all of our locations

Ready for an Appointment?

Find a doctor near you, request an appointment, or call 800-TEMPLE-MED (800-836-7536) today.