Sports Injuries Specialist
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Jaggers C. Keene, MD
Primary Care & Family Practice located in Largo, FL
Sports injuries affect competitive athletes and weekend warriors alike. If you suffer a sports injury, reach out to Jaggers Keene, MD, at his practice in Largo, Florida. He focuses on treating your acute pain and dysfunction and helping get you back to maximum performance as soon as possible. Schedule an appointment today at the Jaggers C. Keene, MD, office online through the website or with a call to the office.
Sports Injuries Q & A
What sports injuries need medical care?
A sports injury is any injury that you experience during athletic activity. You don’t have to play on a team or participate in organized sports to experience a sports injury. Even if you exercise recreationally or occasionally, your injury and symptoms deserve professional treatment.
Dr. Keene treats a wide range of sports injuries. Some of the most common types include:
- Sprained ankles
- Strains
- Pulled muscles
- Torn ligaments
- Knee injuries
- Joint dislocations
- Tendinitis
- Stress fractures
Sports injuries are often caused during actions like pivoting, abruptly stopping while running, or taking a direct hit.
Sports injuries can also result from overuse. If you constantly train a certain muscle or redo the same movements repeatedly, it can cause muscle imbalances and inflammation.
What are the symptoms of a sports injury?
Sometimes a sports injury is easy to identify. For example, if you twist an ankle, you may have trouble putting weight on it or see immediate swelling. Other symptoms that indicate an injury that needs medical care include:
- Pain
- Bruising
- Joint instability
- Limited movement
- Muscle weakness
- Tingling or numbness
- Inability to use the injured arm or leg
If you get hurt, stop the activity and apply ice. You should also rest, elevate the injury, and add compression with a bandage or wrap.
Even if you don’t seek care right away but notice swelling fails to subside or pain increases, make an appointment with Dr. Keene. Without appropriate care, your injury may worsen, or you could develop chronic joint instability.
How are sports injuries treated?
Dr. Keene uses conservative treatments, such as rest, temporarily immobilizing the limb, activity modification, anti-inflammatory medications, and physical therapy.
If you have a complicated sports injury, Dr. Keene can get you the care you need. He can refer you to a specialist if more specialized treatment is necessary, like resetting a complex fracture, surgery for damaged tissue, or steroid injections for pain.
If you need expert treatment to heal a sports injury, reach out to Jaggers Keene, MD. Call today or use the online tool to make your appointment.
