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Leading Sports Medicine in Austin and Central Texas
Dr. Brett Robin offers expert treatment for sports injuries resulting from accidents, overuse, and insufficient warm-up or stretching before physical activities.
What is Sports Medicine?
Sports Injuries Can Happen to Anyone
Sports medicine focuses on treating injuries incurred during sports and physical activities. These injuries are particularly common among children and young adults, with over 3.5 million children aged 14 and younger experiencing sports injuries annually. Dr. Brett Robin provides comprehensive care for injuries affecting bones, joints, and soft tissues.
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Common Sports Injuries Treated
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Overuse Injuries
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Tendon Injuries
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Cartilage Restoration
When to See a Specialist
If you experience intense pain, swelling, or severe symptoms immediately after a traumatic injury, seek emergency medical care. For non-emergency injuries, schedule an appointment with Dr. Brett Robin if pain persists for more than a few days or worsens despite self-care. Untreated sports injuries can worsen over time and lead to chronic issues.
Diagnosis & Treatment
Dr. Brett Robin will first assess your overall health, reviewing your symptoms and medical history. Often, a diagnosis can be made based on this information alone. Additional tests, such as X-rays or MRI scans, may be conducted to confirm the diagnosis.
Conservative Treatment Options
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Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation (RICE Protocol)
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Immobilization in a Cast or Splint
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Bracing
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Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Medication (e.g., Ibuprofen)
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Oral Steroids
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Steroid Injections
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Physical Therapy
Sports Medicine Treatment Options
Knee replacement surgery, which can be partial or total, involves replacing the damaged parts of the knee with plastic and metal components. This surgery can restore mobility and relieve pain, allowing you to return to daily activities. Recovery includes managing pain with prescription medication and participating in physical therapy to improve movement and strength.
Sports Medicine Treatment Options
Targeted Physical Therapy
Sports-specific therapy focuses on reconditioning muscles and retraining neurological connections to ensure that the body's system works together properly. This approach helps recalibrate and synchronize muscles and movements for optimal performance.
Injections
Injections
Steroid injections, when used appropriately, can be extremely effective. While some areas should never be injected, like the Achilles tendon, others, such as the shoulder bursae, can greatly benefit. Other injection options, like PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) and stem cells, may also be utilized in treatment.
Surgery
Surgery is considered a last resort but is sometimes necessary. Certain injuries, like ACL tears, require surgical intervention, while others, like recurring shoulder dislocations, may also need surgery for long-term resolution. Dr. Brett Robin has extensive experience in treating sports injuries through minimally invasive arthroscopy and complex ligament reconstruction.
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