Sports Medicine
Sports Medicine and Injury Care
Sports injuries affect athletes, weekend warriors, and active adults. Some heal with rest; others require structured rehabilitation or surgery to restore function and prevent long-term problems.
What We Treat
Injuries We Treat
From ligament and cartilage tears to tendon problems — plus ankle sprains, hamstring strains, and shoulder dislocations.
ACL & Ligament Injuries
Knee instability from ACL tears — common in football, basketball, and skiing.
Meniscus Tears
Damage to the knee’s cartilage cushions, causing pain, swelling, and locking.
Tendon Injuries
Rotator cuff and Achilles tendon problems from overuse or sudden force.
Symptoms
Common Injury Signs
- The knee giving way during activity
- A popping sound at the time of injury
- Immediate swelling within hours of injury
- Inability to bear weight
- Persistent pain with specific movements, or weakness and instability
- Catching or locking sensations in the knee
Causes & Risk Factors
Why Injuries Happen
- Acute trauma — a sudden twist, fall, direct blow, or awkward landing.
- Overuse — repetitive stress without adequate recovery; a common cause of tendon injuries.
- Poor conditioning — weak muscles, poor flexibility, or inadequate warm-up.
- Previous injury — a previously injured joint is more likely to be injured again.
- Equipment issues — improper footwear, worn gear, or incorrect technique.
Treatment · Step One
Non-Surgical Treatment
Many sports injuries recover without surgery. The initial approach follows the RICE protocol — Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation.
- Physiotherapy — structured exercises to restore strength, flexibility, and joint stability.
- Bracing — functional braces to support the joint during healing and return to activity.
- Injection therapy — corticosteroids for inflammation; PRP for some tendon conditions.
- Activity modification — reducing training load or switching to non-impact activity during recovery.
Treatment · When Needed
When Surgery May Be Needed
Surgery is considered when the injury is severe, conservative treatment fails, or the patient needs to return to high-demand activity. It may be recommended for:
- Complete ACL tears in active individuals returning to pivoting sports
- Complex meniscus tears that cause mechanical symptoms
- Full-thickness rotator cuff tears with significant weakness
- Complete Achilles tendon ruptures, especially in younger patients
- Recurrent shoulder dislocations
Return to What You Love
Accurate diagnosis and the right treatment —
with a realistic return to activity.
Red Flags
Seek Emergency Care
Go to an emergency department if you experience:
- Obvious deformity (bone appears out of place)
- Complete inability to bear weight
- Numbness or tingling below the injury
- Pale or blue colour in the foot or hand
- Severe pain that does not improve with rest and ice
- An open wound with bone visible
Get Started
A Sports Injury That Won’t Settle?
If you have a sports injury that is not improving, call +966 50 580 8852 to schedule an evaluation.