Playing sports and engaging in regular exercise is good for your health, but it also increases your risk of injury. Malcolm Stubbs, MD, at Lafayette Bone and Joint Clinic, can help when you have an injury from playing sports or working out. The sports medicine physician specializes in treating and preventing sports injuries. Call the office in Lafayette, Louisiana, or schedule your sports medicine consultation online today.
Sports medicine is a specialized area of health care that focuses on treating and preventing injuries in active people. The providers aim to help people recover from their injuries as quickly and safely as possible.
Sports medicine physicians also work closely with athletes and active individuals to prevent sports injuries.
Dr. Stubbs is the sports medicine specialist at Lafayette Bone and Joint Clinic.
Anyone with a sports injury needs sports medicine. Sports injuries can occur while playing indoor or outdoor sports or exercising. These injuries may occur from an accident, poor training, or improper use of equipment.
If you have an injury that’s keeping you from your active lifestyle, Dr. Stubbs can help.
Dr. Stubbs provides care for all types of sports injuries. Common sports injuries benefiting from sports medicine include:
These injuries may affect any part of your body, including your feet or ankles, knees, elbows, wrists, shoulders, or hips.
Dr. Stubbs takes an individualized approach to care and customizes your sports medicine treatment plan based on your injury, severity of symptoms, and usual activity level. Sports medicine treatments may include:
Most sports injuries heal with conservative care. However, if your sports injury fails to improve or you have a torn ligament, Dr. Stubbs may recommend surgery.
Lafayette Bone and Joint Clinic is a state-of-the-art orthopedic practice using cutting-edge tools and technology so you can get back to your active lifestyle as quickly and safely as possible.
Physical activity increases your risk of developing a sports injury. If you have concerns about getting hurt, Dr. Stubbs can design a program that improves your fitness level and athletic performance and reduces your risk of injury.
Your plan may include a personalized exercise program to improve overall muscle strength and a nutrition plan to support your nutrient needs for play and recovery.
To schedule your sports medicine consultation, call Lafayette Bone and Joint Clinic or book an appointment online today.
