Sports Injuries

While sports are a great way to stay in top physical condition, high-energy activities also increase your risk for painful sports injuries. With offices in Beverly Hills and the Brentwood neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, Robert H. Cho, MD, offers diagnostic testing and customized treatment plans. Whether you need physical therapy or injection therapy to control your pain, Dr. Cho can address your unique needs and is available in-person and through a telehealth platform. Call the nearest office or request an appointment online today. 

What are common sports injuries?

There are a variety of injuries common in sports because of the repetitive movements or high-impact activities they require.

Some of the common sports injuries Dr. Cho treats include:

• Fractures
• Dislocations
• Sprains and strains
• Rotator cuff tears
• Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears

There are also specific injuries that refer to persistent irritation and inflammation in the soft tissues surrounding your joints due to the movement of certain sports that pain management benefits, such as tennis elbow, jumper’s knee, and swimmer’s shoulder.

When should I seek pain management services for sports injuries?

Even after you receive treatment for sports injuries, you might still develop issues with chronic pain or limited mobility – especially if you return to your favorite sport too early.

You can schedule a pain management evaluation with Dr. Cho if you can’t relieve your pain with rest and over-the-counter medications or if your pain continues to worsen even with treatment, even after surgery.

What treatments are available for sports injuries?

Depending on the type of sports injury you have, Dr. Cho customizes a care plan that helps you manage your pain, so your injury can heal fully.

He can also help you determine when it’s safe for you to return to sports and physical activity and how to enhance your performance without the risk of re-injury.

Some treatment options for pain related to a sports injury might include:

Physical therapy

Physical therapy can help you strengthen your muscles and increase their flexibility to ease existing pain and prevent additional sports injuries.

Medication

Prescription-strength anti-inflammatories and pain relievers can provide sufficient pain relief so that you can engage in at-home exercises and physical therapy.

Joint injections

When oral medications aren’t enough to control chronic joint pain, Dr. Cho can deliver the medication directly into your joints. Joint injections that may include an anti-inflammatory, a steroid, or an anesthetic, can prevent pain signals from traveling from your nerves to your brain.

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy

PRP therapy uses substances that are naturally in your body to heal tissues damaged by overuse or sports-related trauma. Dr. Cho injects high concentrations of PRP into the area of injury to trigger your body’s ability to heal itself.

Risk prevention tips

Dr. Cho can discuss ways to improve your diet and ensure your body is getting the nutrients it needs to stay healthy and at an ideal weight. He can offer training tips that help you improve your performance in your sport of choice and reduce your risk of injuries, such as appropriate warm-up and cool-down exercises.

Dr. Cho offers pain assessments through in-person visits and a telehealth platform. Telehealth lets you speak with him over video chat when you have questions or concerns about your treatment.

If you need help managing pain from a sports injury, call Robert H. Cho, MD, or request an appointment online today.