Sports Medicine
Our Sports Medicine services are designed to help athletes and active individuals of all ages be able to engage in their activities at their optimal potential. Sports Medicine is the specialty to prevent, assess, and manage physical injury as it pertains to exercise or sport-specific movement.
How Does Be Optimal Differentiate It’s Approach To Sports Medicine?
Whether it is a young athlete, collegiate athlete or a professional, our doctors not only assess the physical aspect - helping to correct and strengthen the muscles and soft tissue around the injury. We believe that neuromuscular function must be re-established along with supporting stress responses associated with trauma and injury to effectively and efficiently heal and get back to performing at their ultimate best!
How Sports Medicine Works
Sports Medicine helps with:
Risk Reduction/Injury Prevention
Evaluation and Diagnosis
Critical Incident Management
Therapeutic Interventions
What to Expect During Sports Medicine Care
During your evaluation, your practitioner will perform a series of assessments:
Thorough intake of current and previous injuries
Physical assessment including palpation, stability, mobility, sensory and motor function, balance/proprioception, and other specialty tests.
Therapeutic Intervention to restore function might include Quantum Neurology, Chiropractic Care, soft tissue mobilization, Kinesiology Taping, and a rehab exercise regime. Additionally, supporting trauma associated with the injury is essential utilizing techniques like QNRT and NET.
At home recommendations including diet, stress management, activity limitations, and home exercise program.
Potential Benefits of Sports Medicine
Holistic assessment to understanding the biomechanics of each individual allowing for a comprehensive understanding as to how to prevent and treat injury.
Comprehensive approach aiding in the efficiency of Return-to-Play and recovery process.
Who May Benefit From Sports Medicine
Sports Medicine may be helpful for individuals who:
Suffer from acute or chronic orthopedic injury including but not limited to:
Sprains/Strains
Concussions
Fractures
Bursitis
Impingement Injuries
Joint Capsule inflammation/Arthritis
Dislocations
Tendonitis
Overuse Injuries
Seek Injury Prevention
Pre-Op and Post-Op patients for orthopedic injuries
Why Patients Choose Be Optimal for Sports Medicine
Performance-focused care integrated with Applied Kinesiology for a well-rounded understanding of movement and adaptation patterns.
Specificity of care designed to improve movement, strength, and recovery.
Integrative Approach incorporating chiropractic, soft tissue, and neurologic interventions
Personalized treatment plans developed specific to each individual’s needs
Convenient North Shore location: Serving Skokie, Evanston, Wilmette, Glenview, and Chicago’s North Side