7301 Hennessy Blvd., Ste. 200
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
tel 225.766.0050
fax 225.766.1499
Every year there are millions of sports injuries in the United States. They are a leading cause of injuries among children and young adults. These injuries can be acute or the result of overuse. An acute injury occurs suddenly, while overuse injuries may progress over time. Some common acute injuries include contusions, sprains, tears of a ligament or tendon, and fractures. Some common overuse injuries may be the result of repetitious movements involving the shoulder, elbow, wrist, heel, and knees.
Always be aware of the warning signs of an injury including:
• Pain
• Numbness and tingling
• Swelling
• Localized tenderness
• Weakness
• Reduced range of motion
Perhaps the most important aspects of avoiding permanent injury are prevention and prompt medical attention. It is important to understand how to participate in sports correctly, and to wear appropriate protective gear, especially during contact sports. It is also important to seek medical attention as soon as possible after an injury has occurred.
Our physicians successfully treat thousands of sports injuries each year. Our clinic provides an on call physician to the Emergency Room at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center and Baton Rouge General Health Center on Bluebonnet 24 hours a day. Additional service is provided through Our Lady of the Lake Urgent Care Clinics. We also treat acute sports injuries promptly in our office during our regular business hours.
High School Athletics
Our physicians participate in volunteer coverage of high school teams and work closely with athletic trainers of many local schools in the care of their athletes. All of the physicians help accommodate student athlete's schedules during regular office hours. During football season a Saturday morning sports injury clinic evaluation is available at no cost to any high-school student athlete referred by a coach of athletic trainer.