Expert sports medicine care for elite athletes and active individuals alike
The sports medicine experts at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio, deliver personalized care to help you stay active — whether you're a competitive athlete or simply want to move better as you age.
Our team includes sports medicine physicians, orthopedic surgeons, physical therapists, athletic trainers, dietitians, sport psychologists and research teams working together to provide you with advanced care to support your recovery and performance goals. We use a wide range of nonoperative and surgical treatments to treat many conditions that affect the knees, hips, shoulders and other parts of the body. We also offer many sport-specific programs for athletes, whether you’re a runner, dancer or swimmer, to enhance performance and reduce injury risk.
Our experts serve as trusted team physicians for Ohio State athletes, and sports medicine providers high school teams and professional athletes, and they understand the demands of sports and the importance of returning you to and keeping you at the top of your game. We also recognize the importance of healthy, active aging and are proud to extend this elite level of care to Buckeyes of all ages and activity levels.
A new game plan for sports medicine patients
Christopher Kaeding, MD, executive director of Ohio State Sports Medicine, explains his vision for centralizing all sports medicine disciplines under one roof, giving patients access to the full breadth of specialists and services to support their care.
Sports medicine injuries and conditions we treat
Every day, our sports medicine professionals provide care for all sorts of injuries and conditions, from the routine to the complex and traumatic. We treat all levels of athletes and active adults, whether avid exercisers, weekend warriors or those with physically demanding jobs, in our outpatient clinics, physical therapy spaces or state-of-the-art operating rooms.
Our sports medicine experts specialize in the following musculoskeletal areas:
Related sports medicine treatments and programs
For athletes looking to reduce injury risk, enhance performance or recover from injury and return quickly to their sport, Ohio State Sports Medicine offers innovative treatments, programs and wellness services for comprehensive support. This includes our endurance medicine program for runners, cyclists, and swimmers, a program designed for dancers and other performing artists, and our tactical athlete program offering targeted rehabilitation and conditioning for police officers, firefighters and other first responders.
Other specialized sports medicine treatments and program areas include:
Orthopedic care for Buckeyes everywhere
There's one medical team in central Ohio skilled enough to care for your favorite team and Buckeyes everywhere. The Ohio State Wexner Medical Center is the choice for the most highly specialized orthopedic surgeons, physicians and physical therapists, with access to advanced treatments and innovative recovery approaches to get you back into your game. Because on or off the field, our team is your team.
Why choose Ohio State for sports medicine care?
The Ohio State Wexner Medical Center is nationally recognized for its integrated approach to sports medicine and is home to one of the largest facilities dedicated solely to sports medicine, the Jameson Crane Sports Medicine Institute. Other highlights of Ohio State Sports Medicine include:
Urgent care for sports- and activity-related injuries
For injuries that need more immediate attention, Ohio State Orthopedic Urgent Care provides weekday, walk-in urgent care for sports- and activity-related injuries that have occurred within the last two weeks. Conveniently located in the Jameson Crane Sports Medicine Institute, care is provided by emergency medicine and sports medicine physicians, with X-rays, casting and splinting available. For weekend hours, visit one of our Advanced Urgent Care locations.
Specialized programs for injury prevention and performance enhancement
In addition to helping injured athletes return to the field or court, our team helps athletes and active people prevent injuries and enhance performance through evidenced-based programs tailored to specific sports, such as golf, weightlifting, baseball and overhead throwing sports, running, and more.
Athletic training and outreach in schools
We’re committed to the health and wellness of our community by extending our elite-level athletic care far beyond our campus. Our outreach program works closely with Columbus-area school districts, athletic departments, club and recreational organizations, sports performance facilities and other organizations to help meet their athletic medical care needs.
Sports medicine research and clinical trials
Our sports medicine experts are at the forefront of advancing orthopedic and sports medicine care and athletic performance. Our team actively engages in and leads research and clinical trials that translate to improving outcomes. Many of our research studies are specific to knee, shoulder or hip medical procedures or conditions.
Our Ohio State Sports Medicine team
The sports medicine team includes surgeons, physicians, physician assistants, physical therapists, athletic trainers, and sports performance specialists with specialized training and extensive experience working with athletes — both on the sidelines and in the clinic. Many of our experts are nationally recognized leaders of various orthopedic organizations and present to medical professionals worldwide. Additionally, many of our experts have been named Castle Connolly "Top Doctors".
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