Sports Medicine & Arthroscopy
Sports medicine and fitness health care providers can help you prevent
and recover from injuries, whether you are a world class athlete or
just slightly active. Sports medicine and fitness practitioners also
help to maximize your level of physical function, by working with you
to design an exercise training program to help you return to activity.
University of Washington Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine
offers a full range of sports and fitness testing as well as
orthopaedic and cardiopulmonary consultation and treatment, including:
Our special interests and expertise include services to
recreational athletes, skiers, high school and college athletes,
dancers, cyclists, runners, gymnasts, and rock and high altitude
climbers, as well as to individuals wanting to start an exercise
program.
For shoulder replacement (arthroplasty), and open shoulder
reconstructive
procedures, you may also want to visit our UW Shoulder/Elbow website.
Sports medicine and fitness providers
Physicians and other health care professionals from several
disciplines form our sports medicine and fitness team. They work
closely together to bring a wide range of expertise to each patient's
situation.
Our staff includes board-certified, University of Washington
physicians with specialties in sports medicine, orthopaedics, pulmonary
medicine and cardiopulmonary exercise; physical therapists with a focus on sports medicine and rehabilitation;
and occupational therapists and nurses, as well as other specialists.
All are dedicated to empowering individuals to reach their personal
fitness and health goals--no matter their state of health or fitness. Dr.
O'Kane, Associate Professor of UW Orthopaedics and sports medicine,
has been listed as "Top Doctors" in the category of "Sports Medicine".
News source: Seattle Magazine, September 2007.
Our sports medicine and fitness team understands the
challenges of keeping fit and injury-free. Several of our practitioners
are very active athletes with world class experience in mountain
climbing, running, dance, and cycling.
Locations
Sports medicine and fitness services are provided at these convenient locations.
- The University of Washington Sports Medicine Clinic is located at
the Bank of America (Hec Edmundson) Pavilion (3850 Montlake Boulevard
NE, just north of Husky Stadium) in Seattle. Orthopaedic physicians, physical therapists, and treatment equipment are available at this location. Parking is available near the clinic.
- The Excercise Training Center and Bone and Joint Surgery Center are both located at UWMC-Roosevelt
(4245 Roosevelt Way NE) in Seattle, WA. Physical therapy, exercise
classes, state-of-the-art evaluation and treatment equipment are
available at this facility. The Bone and Joint Surgery Center offers the
services of orthopaedic physicians and physician assistants. Procedure
rooms and sophisticated laboratory technology are also available.
Parking is conveniently located under the building.
Making an appointment
Call (206) 543-1552 for information or an appointment.
Our staff is ready to assist you in deciding whether a sports
medicine and fitness consultation is appropriate for you. Call us with
your questions. We'll help you choose a provider who can best meet your
needs.
Insurance coverage
University of Washington Physicians services are covered by
most insurance plans. If you are covered by a managed care plan you may
need to get a referral from your primary care physician in order for
your visit to be covered.
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