Sports Medicine

Core Family Practice focuses on the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of injuries related to physical activity, including sports and exercise

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Core Family Practice Sports Medicine specializes in helping patients who want to maintain an active lifestyle. We utilize the latest evidenced based non-operative orthopedic procedures to treat patients of all ages and athletic ability - whether it be jogging, biking, tennis, or even chasing after your grandkids, we can help maintain your activity.

Sports medicine is a great option for those patients with joint or muscle pain that has not responded to conservative treatment or patients not ready for surgery. Our clinic is open to both Core Family Practice members and non-members alike. As in our primary care practice, we believe in transparent pricing and greater accessibility.

Services and Pricing

    • Non-Member / Core Family Practice Member

      • Initial Consultation: $200 / $170

      • Follow-Up Consultation: $100 / $85

  • Non-Member / Core Family Practice Member

    • Trigger Point Injection Therapy (Needling): $75 / $64

    • Ultrasound-Guided Steroid Injection

      • Large, Intermediate and Small Joints: $200 / $170

      • Tendons, Ligaments: $200 / $170

      • Carpal Tunnel: $300 / $255

    • Ultrasound-Guided Percutaneous Needle Tenotomy: $175 / $150

      • Excellent option for chronic tendinopathy

      • 3-5 sessions are generally recommended for treatment

    *Procedure fee is in addition to consult fee

  • Non-Member / Core Family Practice Member

    • PRP Consultation*: $100 / $100

    • PRP Single Injection: $650 / $550

    • PRP Two Injections: $1200 / $1100

    *Consultation credited towards injection fee

  • Non-Member / Core Family Practice Member

    • Initial Consultation: $200 / $170

    • Follow-Up Consultation: $100 / $85

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    Platelet-Rich Plasma Injections

    Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections uses a patient's own platelets to promote healing and tissue regeneration.

    Platelets contain growth factors that can stimulate cell repair and reduce inflammation. PRP injections are often used for musculoskeletal injuries, such as tendonitis, ligament injuries, and osteoarthritis.

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    Trigger Point Injection Therapy

    Trigger point injection (TPI) therapy is a procedure where a needle is inserted into a muscle's trigger point to relieve pain.

    These trigger points are tight knots in muscles that can cause pain both locally and in other areas of the body. The injection, often containing a local anesthetic, aims to relax the muscle and reduce pain.

FAQs

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  • While we do not directly accept insurance for payment, you can request an itemized invoice for your procedure/evaluation which you can submit to your insurance through the service Reimbursify. If eligible, you will then be reimbursed based on your insurance plan. Please click on the “Use your insurance” button on the right to determine your coverage or to submit a claim.

  • Not at all! We care for patients of all ages and activity level. In Sports Medicine, we aim to treat joint/muscle (orthopedic) problems without surgery. From patients with tendon pain to those with arthritis, sports medicine is perfect for those wanting to avoid more agressive treatments.

  • Often patients receive injections from their primary care doctor. These contain steroids and are often done without ultrasound guidance.

    In Sports Medicine, injections are administered with direct visualization of the joint so we can be certain the medicine is being delivered to the correct spot. In addition, there are also more advanced medicines available for injection in a Sports Medicine clinic.

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Please call 610-557-8903 or fill out the form below.