Sports medicine specialists are a great resource for the everyday active adult, teen, or child, weekend warrior or professional athlete. Patients aged 3 and up are welcome.
Most sports injuries are non-surgical. As Sports Medicine Physicians, Dr. Matthews and Dr. Riojas routinely treat:
- Acute Injuries Such as Ankle Sprains, Knee or Shoulder Injuries
- Casting/Bone Fractures
- Overuse Injuries to the Rotator Cuff, Other Forms of Tendonitis, or Stress Fractures
- Concussion Post-Injury Treatment
- Concussion Baseline Testing
- Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Injections
- Non-operative management of arthritis and osteoarthritis
- X-ray and MRI Interpretation
- Diagnostic Ultrasound
- EKG Interpretation
- Laceration Repair
- Running Gait Analysis
- Post-op Care
- Osteopathic Manipulation Techniques
- Sideline Coverage
- Exercise Prescription
- Injury Prevention
- Return to Play Evaluations
- Peripheral Nerve Stimulation
- Intraarticular Hip Injections
- Iovera Nerve Block Injections
Meet Dr. Alexandra Matthews, Sports Medicine Specialist
About ten to fourteen years are needed in order to complete the educational requirements to become a sports medicine physician. One must first graduate from college with a bachelor’s degree, then go to medical school which takes an average of four years to complete. Medical school is followed by a residency and fellowship, which can take an additional two to four years. Then board certification requirements must be completed.
Fellowship-trained in Sports Medicine, Dr. Alexandra S. Matthews is trained in the treatment of athletic injuries and injury prevention for athletes and active individuals at all levels
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Meet Dr. Justin Riojas, Sports Medicine Specialist
About ten to fourteen years are needed in order to complete the educational requirements to become a sports medicine physician. One must first graduate from college with a bachelor’s degree, then go to medical school which takes an average of four years to complete. Medical school is followed by a residency and fellowship, which can take an additional two to four years. Then board certification requirements must be completed.
Dr. Justin Riojas is board certified in Sports Medicine and specializes in the diagnosis and non-surgical treatment of a wide range of sports-related injuries and orthopedic conditions
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