Sports Medicine
The Sports Medicine physicians at Raleigh Orthopaedic Clinic are experts in the field of caring for athletic individuals of all ages. The ROC Sports Medicine Center treats both adult and pediatric conditions, with a focus on returning competitive and recreational athletes to their optimum function. Our Surgeons can help you prevent, manage and recover from injuries, whether you are a young athlete, a world-class competitor, or a weekend warrior coping with the effects of sporting activities and aging.
Our doctors serve as team physicians for the following organizations, ensuring health and safety at all levels of sport: Carolina Hurricanes, Carolina Ballet, North Carolina State, and numerous local schools – Broughton, Sanderson, Knightdale, SE Raleigh, Millbrook, Garner and St. David’s.
In short...at Raleigh Orthopaedic Clinic, sports medicine is more than a job - it is a passion.




In 2005, ROC established the Athletic Performance Center (APC), a 20,000 sq foot state-of-the-art training facility, to meet the unique and specific training needs of athletes of all ages.
Click on the banner above to find out more on the topics below from the Orthopaedic connection website of American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS).
Exercises for Young Athletes
Female athletic triad
Football
Heat Injury
Importance of Physical Activity for Persons with Mental Retardation
Muscle contusion (bruise)
Muscle cramp
Playing it Safe on the Baseball Field
Playing it Safe on the Tennis Court
Prevent Golf Injuries
Prevent Inline Skating Injuries
Prevent Scooter-Related Injuries
Return To Play
Shin splints
Skateboarding Safety
Sports Nutrition
Sprains and Strains
Stress Fractures
Women and ACL Injuries