Sports Medicine

Due to their dynamic nature, sports injuries require specialized methods of treatment. Whether you’re a weekend warrior or a high school, college or professional athlete and get injured playing your favorite sport, you need to see a doctor with the highest level of training and experience in sports medicine.

We know how important it is to you to get back in the game and perform at the same level. Our board-certified and specially trained sports medicine doctors take a team approach in helping you return to your favorite sports and activities. In fact, several of our sports medicine physicians have a history of covering sports teams or caring for athletes as team physicians of local sports clubs, high schools or universities.

Common sports injuries treated at Central Indiana Orthopedics include:

• Achilles tendon rupture
• ACL tear or strain
• Groin pull or strain
• Fractures (broken bones)
• Hip flexor strain
• Patellar tendinitis (jumper’s knee)
• Patellofemoral syndrome (runner’s knee)
• Plantar fasciitis
• Rotator cuff injury
• Shin splints
• Sprains and strains
• Tendon and ligament tears
• Tennis or golf elbow

To consult with one of our sports medicine doctors, please request an appointment online or call 800-622-6575.

Walk-In Clinic for Recent Sports Injuries

For sudden sports injuries that need immediate attention, visit Central Indiana Orthopedics Walk-In Clinic, no appointment or referral needed. Our Walk-In Clinics are staffed by orthopedic experts to quickly diagnose your injury and provide an individualized treatment plan. Find our Walk-In Clinic locations and hours at ciocenter.com/services/walk-in-clinic/.

Fracture Care

Central Indiana Orthopedics offers full-service orthopedic care for bone fractures with a goal of restoring function as quickly as possible. Services include onsite imaging and casting, physical therapy and surgery, if needed. In most cases, patients can expect to see the same provider throughout their course of treatment.

Casting is available at all CIO locations. Additionally, our Fishers location offers ActivArmor as an alternative to traditional casting. ActivArmor is a 3D-printed custom cast that empowers a patient to maintain their active lifestyle while healing from injury. Benefits include water-safe, custom-fit, hygienic and ventilated and covered by most insurance. ActivArmor is recommended by our orthopedic providers on a case-by-case basis, after assessing the orthopedic injury. Learn more at ciocenter.com/activarmor, or call 800-622-6575.