Sports Injuries

Sports injuries can occur suddenly, like a strain, or result from prolonged strain, like tennis elbow. For effective care to treat problems as they arise and prevent them in the future, rely on board-certified family practice and sports medicine physician David Bubis, MD, at Lost Creek Medical. From his office in Denver, Colorado, he offers comprehensive, personalized treatment for sports injuries. To schedule your consultation, call the office today or book conveniently online. Telehealth options may also be available.

What is considered a sports injury?

Any injury that results from athletic pursuits is a sports injury.

An injury doesn’t have to occur suddenly to be considered a sports injury. Some sports injuries, like pitcher’s elbow, build up over time as athletes pull or stretch ligaments and tendons. These are chronic sports injuries.

Other types of mishaps may be acute, like spraining your ankle during a soccer match. Whether you need urgent care for a painful issue or ongoing treatment, Lost Creek Medical provides stellar services to keep you playing your best.

What sports injuries are most common?

The human body is complex, and any sport can carry some element of risk. As a result, the list of common sports injuries is quite long. It includes:

• Broken bones
• Achilles tendinitis
• Rotator cuff/shoulder injuries
• Tennis or golfer’s elbow, caused by inflammation of tendons
• Dislocation
• Runner’s knee
• Shin splints
• Strains
• Jumper’s knee (patellar tendinitis)
• Sprains

Don’t let this discourage you from participating in the activities you love. You can avoid many of these injuries by training properly.

Am I at risk of sports injuries due to my sport?

You can never completely negate risk, but you can mitigate it by following your sport’s best training practices, coaching techniques, and proper safety protocols. If a sport is highly popular, more players may result in more reported incidents of injury, but that doesn’t mean the sport is more dangerous than others.

Wear protective gear if your sport generally requires it, and talk to Dr. Bubis about preventive care and sports medicine to ensure you have healthy body mechanics for your activities of choice.

How are sports injuries treated?

Dr. Bubis performs a thorough evaluation and asks more about how the injury occurred. He may order additional tests, such as X-rays. Once he has the information, he can create a plan to move you toward relief and recovery.

Depending on the severity of your injury, your plan may include:

• Rest
• Heating or cooling
• Compression
• Elevation
• Joint injections

In addition to strength and training program assistance, athlete assessment, and strategic planning for sports competitions, Lost Creek Medical also offers a unique service: Musculoskeletal Preventive Medicine programming. If you worry about future injuries, you can make plans to avoid them.

Schedule your sports injury appointment with Dr. Bubis by calling or booking an appointment online today.