Sports Medicine in the Triangle Area

To ensure that you minimize injury risks to the greatest degree, we recommend that you work with our trainers and therapy teams to help you stay on the field. Please keep in mind the following, however, whenever you play sports or engage in fitness activities.

• Always warm up and stretch at the beginning and end of any game or workout
• Always use proper technique when exercising
• Wear proper fitting equipment that is in good working condition
• Don’t rush back from injury or “work through the pain” without consulting your doctor first

If you are experiencing a sports medicine emergency, please go to UNC Rex Hospital. Raleigh Orthopaedic specialists are on call for orthopaedic trauma at all hours of the day.

If you experience a sports injury, utilizing the RICE method is the recommended at-home treatment in the first couple of days after the injury occurs.

RICE stands for:
Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation

Over-the-counter medications such as NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti inflammatory drugs) can help reduce pain symptoms and inflammation. However, if you are experiencing any of the following symptoms, we strongly recommend you make an appointment to consult with an orthopedic specialist:

• Severe swelling and pain
• Visible bumps or deformities
• Popping or crunching of the joint
• Inability to put weight on the injured area
• Lack of stability

Please note that after approximately 48 hours of using the RICE method, further rest and cold therapy may actually delay the healing process. Consider using heat to help relax any tight muscles at this point.

Please come to your first appointment 30 minutes early with your photo ID, insurance card, and if applicable, any images or scans related to your visit. If your insurance plan has a copay, that will be collected at time of check-in. At your first appointment with Raleigh Orthopaedic, you will be expected to complete new patient forms, including a medical history questionnaire. You can update your demographics and fill out your new patient forms prior to your appointment through our Patient Portal. These forms will be used to get a baseline overview of pre-existing conditions and a better initial understanding of where and how you’re experiencing pain or discomfort. Conditions such as arthritis, osteoporosis, anemia, obesity, hypertension, and diabetes may all impact both diagnosis and treatment plan options.

• Aetna / Coventry

• Alignment HC

• Blue Cross

• Cigna

• Humana

• Humana Military/ Tricare East

• MedCost

• Medicaid

• Medicare

• Multiplan / PHCS

• Prime Health

• United Healthcare

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