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When Should an Athlete See a Sports Medicine Provider?
Student-athletes, weekend warriors, and professional athletes alike can benefit from working with a sports medicine specialist. At IBJI, we offer a coordinated approach to diagnosing, treating, and recovering from sports-related conditions and injuries.
Health Performance Institute
The fitness experts at IBJI’s Health Performance Institute (HPI) are available to help enhance how you move, feel, and perform. Located in Bourbonnais, Highland Park, Morton Grove, and Mount Prospect, our HPI team works with athletes of all ages and skill levels, from youth to professional, and non-athletes looking to become more active.
HPI provides a variety of services:
- Fitness Classes (Individual, Small Groups, and Large Groups)
- Health Coaching and Nutrition Guidance
- Massage Therapy and Acupuncture
- Fitness Training
- Personal Health Performance Training
- Sport-specific Training
Services and hours vary by location (with some open seven days a week).
Teams We Work With
The sports medicine specialists at IBJI are trusted by amateur athletes, semi-professionals, and professional sports teams at the highest level. Some of the teams we work with include:
- Addison Trail High School
- American Associates of Blind Athletes
- Antioch High School
- Arlington Stallions Rugby Football Club
- Barrington High School
- Bishop McNamara Catholic High School
- Bradley Bourbonnais Community H.S.
- Carmel Catholic High School
- Chicago Area Rugby Football Union
- Chicago Bears
- Chicago District Golf Association
- Chicago Dogs
- Chicago Hounds
- Chicago Marathon
- Chicago Paddle Tennis Charities Association
- Chicago Sky
- Chicago Tempest Women's Rugby
- Chicago Wolves
- Clifton-Central High School
- College of Lake County
- Deerfield High School
- DePaul College Prep
- Falcons Hockey Association
- Finish Strong Athletics
- Glenbrook High School Teams
- Grant High School
- Grayslake North and Central H.S.
- Greater Libertyville Soccer Assn.
- H.L. Richards High School
- Herscher High School
- Hersey High School
- Highland Park Giants Hockey Assn.
- Highland Park High School
- Hinsdale Township School District
- Joffrey Ballet
- Joliet Community College
- Joliet Slammers
- Joliet Township High School District
- Kankakee Community College
- Lake Forest College
- Lake Forest High School
- Lakes Township High School
- Lakeview High School
- Lane Tech High School
- Latin High School
- Lincoln Park Rugby Football Club
- Lincoln Way Twnshp. School District
- Lisle Township High School
- Lyons Township High School
- Manteno High School
- Midwest Rugby Union
- New Trier High School
- New Trier Hockey Club
- New Trier Rugby Football Club
- Niles West High School
- North Park University
- Northshore Youth Football Club
- Northwest Chargers Hockey Club
- Notre Dame College Prep
- Olivet Nazarene University
- Peotone High School
- Providence Catholic High School
- Queen of All Saints Football
- Reapers Hockey Association
- Reed-Custer High School
- Rhinos Baseball & Softball Training Academy
- Richmond-Burton High School
- Rolling Meadows High School
- Rugby Illinois
- Schaumburg Boomers
- Slammers Baseball & Softball Training Academy
- South Side Irish Rugby
- St. Joseph High School
- St. Patrick High School
- St. Viator Hockey Club
- Stevenson High School
- U.S. Biathlon Team
- U.S. Disabled Sports Team
- U.S. Soccer Federation
- U.S. Swimming
- Vernon Hills High School
- Walter Payton College Prep
- Warren Township High School
- Waukegan High School
- Westmont High School
- Whitney Young High School
- Wilmington High School
Sports Medicine Injuries and Conditions
With IBJI's comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to sports medicine, you will have access to an experienced specialist every step of the way, from evaluation and diagnosis to recovery and rehabilitation.
Some of the most common conditions and injuries we treat include:
- Broken Bones (Fractures)
- Cartilage Injuries
- Concussions
- Dislocations
- Inflammation
- Instability
- Ligament Injuries
- Nerve Compression
- Pain
- Redness
- Separations
- Sprains
- Stiffness
- Strains
- Swelling
- Tendonitis
- Tendon tears
- Weakness
Sports Medicine Treatments and Services
IBJI sports medicine specialists take care in diagnosing your injury or condition. They will thoroughly evaluate your individual needs as they develop a customized care plan to help you heal and recover so that you can resume your activities as soon as possible.
Our personalized treatments and services include:
- Arthritis Management
- Arthroscopic Surgery
- Asthma Management
- Athletic Training
- Custom Orthotics
- Exercise Recommendations
- Joint Reconstruction
- Joint Replacement
- Neurological Care
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Pain Management
- Pediatric Orthopedics
- Physical Therapy
- Podiatry
- Rehabilitation
- Sports Injury Care
- Sports-Related Illnesses
- Urgent Care for Sudden Injuries
- Weight Management
Patient Story
“Dr. Patel made me feel like this was a problem that could be solved, making us feel 100 times better. I felt like this was a problem that could actually be resolved, and I wouldn’t be stuck with this forever.” And it was—with OCD knee surgery and physical therapy.
FAQs About Sports Medicine
Is Sports Medicine the Same as Physical Therapy?
Physical therapy is part of sports medicine and a crucial step in recovery from sports-related injuries. But sports medicine is a multidisciplinary practice—a team sport. A sports medicine team can be composed of primary care physicians, surgeons, neurologists, physiologists, athletic trainers, and more.
What’s the Difference Between an Orthopedist and a Sports Medicine Doctor?
Although their approaches may differ, orthopedic specialists and sports medicine doctors often work together on sports-related injuries or conditions. Some sports medicine physicians perform orthopedic surgery, while others focus solely on non-surgical treatments like lifestyle changes, nutrition counseling, and fitness training.
What Can a Sports Medicine Doctor Treat?
At IBJI, our sports medicine physicians treat various sports-related illnesses and injuries. We offer pain management services and non-surgical treatments like custom orthotics, physical therapy, and weight management. Our team also includes experienced orthopedic surgeons when procedures like joint replacement or reconstruction are necessary
Related Resources
Check out this collection of videos for more information about some of the most common problems diagnosed and treated by IBJI’s sports medicine specialists.
