Sports Medicine & Athletic Injuries
Get back in the game faster with regenerative treatments that heal, not just mask symptoms.
Heal Stronger, Return Faster
Whether you're a weekend warrior, competitive athlete, or fitness enthusiast, sports injuries can derail your active lifestyle. Our regenerative approach helps you heal properly and return to peak performance.
At Arizona Integrative Medical Center, Dr. Stallone offers a different approach to sports injuries. Rather than simply managing pain with medications or immediately recommending surgery, we focus on treatments that stimulate actual tissue repair. This means you're not just feeling better - you're actually healing stronger.
Why Athletes Choose Regenerative Medicine
- Faster healing: PRP and prolotherapy can accelerate recovery time
- Stronger repairs: Treatments strengthen damaged tissue rather than weakening it
- Avoid surgery: Many injuries that once required surgery can now be treated non-surgically
- No banned substances: Natural treatments that won't disqualify competitive athletes
- Long-term results: Address root causes to prevent re-injury
Common Sports Injuries We Treat
Knee Injuries
- ACL sprains and partial tears
- MCL and LCL injuries
- Meniscus tears
- Patellar tendinitis (jumper's knee)
- Runner's knee
- IT band syndrome
Shoulder Injuries
- Rotator cuff tears and tendinitis
- Labral tears
- Shoulder instability
- Biceps tendinitis
- AC joint injuries
- Frozen shoulder
Arm & Elbow
- Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis)
- Golfer's elbow (medial epicondylitis)
- UCL injuries (Tommy John)
- Wrist sprains
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
Lower Body
- Hip labral tears
- Hip flexor strains
- Hamstring injuries
- Groin strains
- Achilles tendinitis
- Ankle sprains and instability
- Plantar fasciitis
Our Sports Medicine Treatments
PRP Therapy
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy uses concentrated growth factors from your own blood to accelerate healing. This treatment is particularly effective for tendon injuries, muscle strains, and ligament sprains. Many professional athletes use PRP to speed their return to competition.
Prolotherapy
Prolotherapy strengthens damaged ligaments and tendons by triggering your body's natural repair mechanisms. This is excellent for chronic joint instability, recurrent sprains, and injuries that haven't fully healed from previous treatments.
Prolozone Therapy
Prolozone combines prolotherapy with ozone to enhance oxygen delivery and accelerate healing. This treatment is often more effective and faster-acting than traditional prolotherapy alone.
Spinal Care
Spinal manipulation addresses back injuries, helps restore proper biomechanics, and can improve overall athletic performance by ensuring optimal nerve function and body alignment.
The AIMC Sports Medicine Approach
- Accurate Diagnosis: We identify exactly what's injured and why
- Address Root Causes: We look for biomechanical issues that may have contributed to injury
- Regenerative Treatment: We use therapies that promote actual tissue healing
- Rehabilitation Guidance: We provide exercise and return-to-play protocols
- Prevention Strategies: We help you avoid future injuries
Benefits for Athletes
- Faster return to sport
- Reduced risk of re-injury
- No surgical downtime
- Drug-free treatment
- Long-lasting results
- Improved performance
- Treat chronic nagging injuries
- Complement to physical therapy
Surgery vs. Regenerative Medicine
Many injuries that were once treated primarily with surgery can now be successfully managed with regenerative therapies. While some injuries still require surgical repair, we can often help patients avoid or postpone surgery through our regenerative approach. We'll give you an honest assessment of your options.
Don't Let Injuries Keep You Sidelined
Our regenerative sports medicine approach can help you heal faster and stronger. Schedule a consultation to learn how we can get you back to doing what you love.
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