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Sports Injuries

Helping you recover strong and stay in the game

Whether you're a competitive athlete or simply enjoy staying active, sports injuries can happen to anyone. At UTMB Health, our orthopedic specialists provide comprehensive care to help you recover quickly and safely. From sprains and fractures to tendon or ligament injuries, we’re here to get you back to doing what you love, stronger than ever.

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  Conditions We Treat

Overuse & Degenerative Injuries

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Joint Injuries & Conditions

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Traumatic Injuries

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  Additional Services & Procedures

We've highlighted some of the most common services—please explore the conditions list for treatments by condition.

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  Your Care Team Each provider may treat different conditions. Click on a profile to see their areas of specialty.

Orthopedic Surgeons

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Family Medicine & Pediatric Sports Medicine

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  Additional Resources

 Frequently Asked Questions.

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Events & Resources

Sports Injury Prevention Tips

Listen to your body.

It’s important to pay attention to warning signs and keep track of symptoms such as unusual fatigue, loss of throwing control, or pain that develops after practice or competition. These could be signs of existing or impending injury. Don’t play through pain or “tough it out,” as this may lead to serious injury.

Stay hydrated.

To avoid heat illnesses, cramps or injuries during play, drink plenty of fluids before, during and after practices and games.

Use the right stuff.

Be sure your sports protective equipment is in good condition, fits appropriately, and is worn correctly all the time. For example, avoid missing or broken buckles or compressed or worn padding. Poorly-fitting equipment may be uncomfortable and may not offer the best protection. Make sure to use the right protective gear for the activity or sport, such as helmets, wrist guards, knee or elbow pads.

Have fun and reduce emotional stress.

The pressure to win can cause significant emotional stress for an athlete, especially a child. Young athletes should be judged on effort, sportsmanship, and hard work. They should be rewarded for trying hard and improving their skills rather than punished or criticized for losing a game or competition. The main goal should be to have fun and learn lifelong physical activity skills.

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