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Sports Medicine

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Akron General Sports Medicine is the area's largest program dedicated to getting athletes back in the game as quickly as possible. With access to board certified, fellowship trained Sports Medicine doctors, licensed physical therapists, certified athletic trainers, exercise physiologists and strength and conditioning specialists, we have the trusted team you need for peak performance.

Whether you're a casual walker or a weekend warrior, proper training and technique are the best ways to prevent sports injuries.

Our specialists are experienced in repairing or treating:

  • Ligament Tears (ACL and PCL)
  • Stress Fractures
  • Fractures of the arm, shoulder, hand, elbows, wrist, leg and pelvis
  • Acromioclavicular (AC) and coracoclavicular (CC) repairs
  • Osteochondritis
  • Spondylolisthesis

Services include:

  • High school athletic coverage
  • Same or next day appointments for injury evaluation
  • Athletic trainers and sports therapists
  • Athletic pre-participation physicals
  • Sports Performance Center
  • Orthotics, braces and protective pads
  • Use our fun interactive and learn more at www.akrongeneral.org/sportsmedicine.



    Date Updated: 16-SEP-2008

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