Sports Injuries

Physical activity is good for your body but can lead to injuries. Peaks Medical and Urgent Care in Dillon, Colorado, provides comprehensive medical management of sports injuries in people of all ages. The urgent care practice offers on-site X-rays and lab services for a quick diagnosis and immediate treatment of your injury. The Summit County practice welcomes walk-ins for sports injuries, or you can call or request an appointment using the online scheduling tool. Virtual visits are also available.

What are sports injuries?

Sports injuries refer to any body damage that occurs during physical activity. Injuries may occur unexpectedly from a bad fall or poorly landed jump or over time from repeated use of a specific body part. 

Sports injuries may affect any part of your body. Common types of injuries include:

• Sprains and strains
• Fractures
• Dislocation
• Lacerations
• Tendon tears
• Tendonitis
• Shin splints
• Tennis elbow
• Skier’s knee
• Concussion

Though associated with sports and exercise, sports injuries also include injuries that occur from repetitive movements you engage in for work or leisure activities, like rotator cuff injuries from painting or elbow tendonitis from gardening.

When should I seek help for sports injuries?

You should seek help from the experts at Peaks Medical and Urgent Care if you have an acute sports injury that affects your ability to use the injured body part. An early diagnosis and treatment plan may prevent further damage and speed up your recovery.

You also need treatment for a sports injury if you have a minor injury that fails to improve within a couple of days or your injury worsens. Chronic injuries from repetitive use also benefit from expert medical care. 

Peaks Medical and Urgent Care provides high-quality, comprehensive care for sports injuries. The providers treat people of all ages, including children, teens, and adults. During your examination, they review your symptoms, the details of your injury, and your usual exercise routine. 

They perform a physical exam, paying close attention to the injured body part. They may also order X-rays or lab services, which are done on-site, to confirm or rule out a diagnosis. 

What are the treatments for sports injuries?

Treatment for sports injuries varies, depending on the location, type, and severity of the injury. Peaks Medical and Urgent Care provides urgent care for any type of non-life-threatening sports injury, which may include immobilization and icing, along with medication to control pain.

The providers also repair minor lacerations and clean wounds. They can even address burns.

Peaks Medical and Urgent Care gives you instructions on how to manage your injury at home. Your provider also recommends follow-up care to monitor healing and provide additional treatments. Peaks Medical and Urgent Care can also provide referrals to specialists when appropriate. 

Sports injuries benefit from early diagnosis and treatment to prevent further damage. Call Peaks Medical and Urgent Care or request an appointment online today.