We’ll help you get back in the game Sports Medicine Program You can get sidelined by an injury whether you’re an athlete or just doing chores around the house. The sports medicine specialists at Northwell Health are dedicated to treating a full range of sports injuries including torn ligaments, concussions, broken bones and overextended muscles. Sprains? Strains? Pains? Injuries may send you to the sideline, but it’s important to receive the right treatment and get back in the game. A plan to tackle your pain A winning sports medicine program Programs and services Affiliations With advanced subspecialty Our sports medicine specialists combine Conditions we treat The team approach groundbreaking treatments and techniques We offer expert care for a wide range of There may not be an “I” in team, but training and years of experience in with cutting-edge research, skilled evaluation conditions, including: there are plenty of specialists. Our team sports medicine, our specialists are and testing to get you better at record takes a multidisciplinary approach to your able to get you back in the game speed. Highlights of our sports medicine Upper extremity treatment and includes board-certified program include: – Acromioclavicular joint injury/separation orthopaedic surgeons, athletic trainers and as quickly as possible. You’ll receive – Biceps tendon injury/tear physical therapists. As part of Northwell a plan that’s customized to your Patient-centric care – Rotator cuff injury/tear Health, we also have direct access to exact needs including treatments Our world-renowned specialists know that – Shoulder dislocations/instability numerous other subspecialties including: you’re the cornerstone of everything we – Shoulder labral injury/tear imaging, neurology, physiatry, women’s and rehab recommendations. do. That’s why they’ve combined innovative – SLAP lesions health, ophthalmology and rheumatology. That means less recuperation time, technologies with compassionate, patient- – Tennis elbow/golfer’s elbow which means you’ll get back to centered care to help you achieve the best We know sports possible result. Lower extremity You’ll not only be in the hands of experienced doing what you love. – ACL injury specialists — you’ll be in the hands of Credibility – Knee ligament sprain experienced specialists who love sports. We are one of the most comprehensive and – Meniscus tear We’re avid fans, so we know just how experienced sports medicine groups in the – Patellofemoral pain syndrome (runner’s knee) important it is to get you moving again. New York metro area. We’ve treated thousands – Patellar tendonitis (jumper’s knee) of patients and we’re part of Northwell Health — – Patellar dislocation/unstable kneecap Our specialists provide care to athletes of one of the nation’s largest and most progressive – Prepatellar bursitis all ages including the club, high school, health care providers. – Hip/groin muscle injury collegiate and professional levels. We have – Hamstring injury partnerships with such organizations as: Academic authority – Thigh muscle strain/tear Our specialists, many of whom are faculty – Shin splints – New York Islanders members at Hofstra Northwell School of – Calf muscle strain/tear – New York Jets Medicine, are staples in academic circles — – Achilles tendon injury/tear – New York Cosmos teaching state-of-the-art approaches in the – Turf toe – New York Lizards treatment and prevention of athletic trauma. – Plantar fasciitis – Long Island Ducks – Hofstra University Access Other – Hunter College As a patient, you’ll have quick access to our – Articular cartilage injury/defect – Kings Point Merchant Marine Academy specialists via our numerous convenient – Lumbar/back strain – North Shore School District locations in Nassau, Suffolk, Queens – Stress fractures – Sewanhaka School District and Manhattan. – Seaford School District You’ll also have access to services such as: – Roslyn School District – ACL Injury Treatment and Prevention – Glen Cove School District – Performing Arts and Dance Medicine – Holy Trinity High School – Women’s Health and Sports Medicine – White Plains High School – Sports concussion treatment and return-to-play – Physician sideline coverage – Certified athletic training services – Community education programming – Sports rehabilitation ACL Treatment and Performing Arts and Dance Prevention Program Medicine Program Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) tears can As a performing artist, you demand a lot from limit your ability to perform and compete. your body. That kind of stress may cause an That’s why we’re here to help you heal and injury, which will limit what you can do. even prevent any such injuries before they happen. Northwell Health’s Performing Arts and Dance Medicine Program is composed of a specially The Northwell Health ACL Treatment and trained team of orthopaedists and physical Prevention Program delivers a team approach, therapists who will evaluate your injuries and with our physical therapists and orthopaedists develop a comprehensive treatment plan for offering athletes both pre- and post-injury options. your specific needs. In our prevention programs, you’ll be taught We treat all types of performing artists, proper form and recommended workouts, including dancers, gymnasts, cheerleaders, both of which decrease the likelihood figure skaters and musicians. Our clinical of suffering a non-contact ACL tear. Our professionals understand the unique demands program includes surgical intervention and you place on your body and will get you back postoperative physical therapy, as well as to performing at your best. return-to-sport protocols. We treat conditions such as: Our prevention program emphasizes: – Repetitive stress injuries – Proper warm-up and cool down – Muscle tension – Strengthening (core, lower extremities) – Sprains and strains – Flexibility – Ankle instability – Balance and proprioception – Muscle imbalance – Plyometrics and agility drills – Tendinitis – Proper jumping and landing techniques – Postural issues/core weakness – Back and neck pain By focusing on these exercises, you’ll both help – Fractures prevent tears and also: – Prevent/reduce other types of injury After your treatments you will likely have: – Improve postural alignment and awareness – A return to full performance level – Increase joint and muscle mobility – Improved core stability – Injury prevention tips – Improved alignment – Increased joint and muscle mobility Women’s Sports Medicine Program Sports Concussion Program Additional services By being a part of Northwell Health, our Our Sports Concussion Program provides Certified athletic training program Physician sideline coverage Women’s Sports Medicine Program is able to evidence-based concussion management Our certified athletic trainers are here for We’re not just seeing athletes in our offices — work in close collaboration with institutions including baseline testing and immediate you in the schools and on the field. They we’re on the sidelines, too, helping to treat and like the Katz Institute for Women’s Health. post-injury evaluations for athletes. And to can help you with the evaluation, treatment, evaluate injuries in the moment. We provide In doing so, we’re able to deliver educational make the whole process quicker and more rehabilitation and prevention of athletic sideline coverage for sporting events, games resources, screening, prevention and convenient, we use state-of-the-art concussion injuries. Our program includes tracking and and tournaments and can fast-track follow-up treatment for active women and girls management software that allows us to assess monitoring injuries, concussion management, appointments off the field. Our experienced of all ages. athletes on the sideline or in the office. coordinated care for student athletes and orthopaedic surgeons combine specialized care providing injury prevention education. with innovative technology to get you back in Women’s health care can have its own unique Our program has you covered under any the game as quickly as possible. hurdles. But you can rest easy knowing that situation. We offer: our team of specialists will work with you to – Physician assessments figure out what treatment plan may be best – Rehabilitation for you. By working together, we’ll get you – Imaging past the finish line. – Return-to-play protocols – Access to the Northwell Health We have a team of specialty physicians and Concussion Program skilled therapists that will help you: – Decrease pain – Improve strength – Enhance flexibility – Increase your range of motion – Minimize the risk of re-injury Northwell Health Physician Partners orthopaedic locations Nassau County Suffolk County Want to set up an appointment? 611 Northern Boulevard, Suite 200 217 East Main Street Have a question? Give us a call Great Neck, NY 11021 Bay Shore, NY 11706 801 Merrick Avenue 200 West Main Street at (516) 321-7522. East Meadow, NY 11554 Babylon, NY 11702 1001 Franklin Avenue, Suite 110 196 East Main Street Garden City, NY 11530 Huntington, NY 11743 825 Northern Boulevard, Suite 201 Manhattan Great Neck, NY 11021 130 East 177th Street, 7th floor 10 Medical Plaza, Suite 202 New York, NY 10075 Glen Cove, NY 11542 210 East 64th Street, 4th floor New York, NY 10065 Westchester 755 North Broadway, Suite 530 Sleepy Hollow, NY 10591 Northwell Health physical therapy locations Nassau County Suffolk County 801 Merrick Avenue 1160 East Jericho Turnpike, Suite 123 East Meadow, NY 11554 Huntington, NY 11743 200 Boundary Avenue, Suite 300 301 East