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Sports Medicine Services

Don’t let an injury hold you back. Our sports medicine experts provide a seamless care path to help you return to an active, pain-free life. Get started on your journey to recovery.

Find out more about our sports medicine services:

Conditions and consultations

Sports medicine experts provide consultations, diagnosis and a personalized treatment plan.

Conditions we treat include:

Ankle pain and injury, including ankle fracture, sprained ankle and swollen ankle
Arthritis
Concussions
Dislocations
Elbow pain and injury, including bursitis, golfer's elbow and tennis elbow
Foot pain and injury
Fracture and orthopedic trauma, including avulsion fracture, bone fracture, comminuted fracture and stress fracture
Hand pain and injury
Hip pain and injury
Knee pain and injury, including, anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury and meniscus tear
Shoulder pain and injury, including rotator cuff injury
Sports-related injury
Sprains and strains
Torn ligaments

Diagnosis, services and treatments

We specialize in diagnosis and treatment of conditions and injuries resulting from participating in sports or living an active lifestyle. We also provide community services and injury prevention and training plans to keep you moving safely.

Services and treatments we provide include:

Athletic training
Community event medical coverage
Concussion evaluation and management
Emergency action plan development
High school outreach
ImPACT baseline testing and education
Injections for joint pain
Injury prevention and education
Performance training
Physical therapy
Surgery
Sway balance testing
Walk-in care for injuries (Mankato only)

Sports medicine specialists

Our experienced team of specialists collaborate to deliver a seamless experience — from diagnosis to treatment and recovery — so you can get back in action.

Our specialists include:

Athletic trainers
Foot doctors (podiatrists)
Hand surgeons
Hip surgeons
Orthopedic doctors
Orthopedic surgeons
Pediatric orthopedic surgeons
Physical therapists
Rehabilitation therapists
Shoulder pain doctors
Trauma surgeons

Find sports medicine specialists near you.

Additional care and therapies may be provided by:

Referrals

You can make an appointment without a referral from your provider — simply call the appointment number of your preferred location.

If you're a provider, you can refer patients to Sports Medicine online, by phone or fax. We value the opportunity to collaborate with you on a treatment plan.

FAQ

What should I expect during my first appointment, and what should I bring?

Your first appointment will include a full history evaluation. Imaging may be needed to support the diagnosis or determine next steps in your treatment plan. Depending on your needs, our nursing team may review presurgical recommendations or teach you how to care for a cast, brace or splint.

Appointment times vary depending on your symptoms or condition. Most initial appointments take at least 30 minutes.

Bring any imaging or medical records from non-Mayo Clinic Health System facilities. Visit our Medical Record Forms page to grant permission for others to access your protected health information or request a change to your health record.

What are my payment options and do you offer financial assistance?

Visit the billing page of your preferred location for information on insurance, billing and payments.

We serve patients in difficult financial circumstances and offer financial assistance to those who have an established need to receive medically necessary services. Learn more about financial assistance options.

Can you provide a second opinion?

Yes — simply call your preferred location to schedule an appointment. See What should I expect during my first appointment? for tips on how to prepare.

What follow-up care do you provide after treatment?

We offer customized rehabilitation to match your needs. Our goal is to help you remain as active as possible at any age. We'll work with you to help you understand your condition and provide you with the tools and resources to manage it. We partner with our expert colleagues in Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy to initiate these plans.