Sports Medicine Sports Injury Prevention & Evaluation Sports-related injuries need quick, careful evaluation and treatment, whether you’re a professional, student or recreational athlete. Sports injury evaluations can be initiated by your coach or doctor, another health care professional, a family member or yourself. During the evaluation, an athletic trainer will assess your injury and any need for further treatment. For treatment to begin, a physician referral is required. If you’ve been injured while playing a sport and you have swelling around a joint, can’t move a joint or have decreased motion in a joint, have a bony deformity, can’t walk without limping, or have extensive bruising–seek medical attention quickly. Resources for Injury Prevention & Evaluation Treatment Guidelines for Common Sports Injuries Staying active can help you stay healthy. But it can also lead to injuries. Follow these simple tips to help ease the symptoms of common sports injuries. Learn More about Treatment Guidelines for Common Sports Injuries Concussion Evaluations If not managed properly, a concussion can lead to long-term health problems or even death. Knowing the symptoms can help you access the quick, accurate, diagnosis and treatment you need to recover. Learn More about Concussion Evaluations Foot Problems in Athletes Several foot and ankle problems are common in athletes. Learn all about symptoms, diagnosis and treatments. Learn More about Foot Problems in Athletes Sports & Exercise in the Heat and Cold Exercising in the extreme heat or cold requires special precautions. Learn how to protect yourself and still get the most from your workout. Learn More about Sports & Exercise in the Heat and Cold