It’s the “pop” you don’t want to feel: the sensation of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) – one of the four major ligaments of the knee – tearing or stretching abnormally after a sudden twisting motion. Inova Sports Medicine offers comprehensive diagnosis, advanced treatment and individualized rehabilitation for ACL injuries for all ages. We work with you to help prevent your ACL injury from affecting your athletic career or your physical activity goals. What Is an ACL Injury?

The elbow is a complex joint involved in rotating, extending, and flexing your hand and forearm. An elbow injury can significantly disrupt your lifestyle or sport. Experts at Inova Sports Medicine provide comprehensive treatment for elbow injuries to restore your elbow to its full function. Our goal is to for you to return to the activities you enjoy, without pain. Treating Elbow Injuries at Inova Sports Medicine Treatment for elbow injuries depends on the cause of your pain.

Exercise-induced compartment syndrome is a muscle and nerve condition that causes pain, swelling and even disability in the muscles of your arms or legs. If left untreated, the pain and disability associated with this syndrome, also known as chronic exertional compartment syndrome, can stop you from doing the activities you love. Inova Sports Medicine specialists understand that you value your active lifestyle. We have expertise in diagnosing and treating exercise-induced compartment syndrome in elite athletes and casual walkers alike.

The knee is a complex joint and one of the most easily injured. According to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, knee pain is the reason for millions of doctor visits every year. At Inova Sports Medicine, we provide accurate diagnosis and expert treatment for a wide variety of knee injuries. Our fellowship-trained sports medicine physicians and other specialists offer the latest treatments and technology, so you can get back to the activities you love, pain free.

Overuse injuries bring more athletes to Inova Sports Medicine than any other injury. These types of injuries can occur in the workplace as well. Our sports medicine specialists treat the full spectrum of overuse injuries, making our program one of the most comprehensive in the region. Overuse Injuries We Treat There are many different types of overuse injuries. They may be challenging to diagnose because the symptoms resemble those of other sports injuries.

We are fellowship-trained primary care sports medicine physicians and orthopedic surgeons, with advanced training in sports medicine-related disciplines. Our team offers cutting-edge diagnosis, treatment, prevention and management strategies for today's athletes and active individuals. In addition to our sports medicine specialists, our patients have access to the medical resources and technology available from Inova's nationally recognized health team.

Sports Cardiology Program Inova's sports cardiology team provides comprehensive cardiovascular screening, performance enhancement and return to competition guidance to professional, collegiate, and recreational athletes in the Washington, DC, and Northern Virginia regions. Our program is a vital resource for athletes looking to optimize their cardiovascular performance, athletes with cardiovascular symptoms, and patients recently diagnosed with a cardiac condition who wish to start, continue, or enhance their exercise regimen.

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