Sports Medicine
Sports medicine is a specialized field of medicine dedicated to helping people improve their athletic performance, recover from injuries, and prevent future injuries. Many of our physicians at Gulf Coast Medical Group have not only completed medical school and residency training in a specialty, but they have also continued on to complete additional training in sport and exercise medicine. With extensive experience in musculoskeletal medicine, Gulf Coast Medical Group physicians specialize in treating and preventing injury due to physical activity.
Our physicians have worked with numerous high school, college, and professional athletes including Venice High School, North Port High School, the Atlanta Braves, and others.
Our sports medicine services include treatment for:
- Joint overuse injuries (knees, shoulders, elbows, etc.)
- Acute injuries, such as a torn muscle, pulled ligament or tendon, or broken bone
- Chronic illnesses that can affect physical performance, such as asthma and diabetes
- Back and neck injuries