Sports Medicine at Mass General Brigham
Our specialists are world-renowned for their expertise in treating sports-related injuries and orthopedic conditions for athletes and non-athletes of all ages. From sports conditioning and physical therapy to injury prevention and advanced surgical or non-surgical interventions, we offer a wide range of services.
Our reputation for excellence extends across high school, collegiate, professional, and recreational sports, making us the preferred choice for elite athletes. With a focus on holistic athlete care and injury management, we're dedicated to ensuring you get back to peak performance.
Athletic training services
Our athletic trainers (ATs) are licensed health care professionals who are key in recognizing, treating, and preventing sports injuries. Mass General Brigham ATs are present at the field complexes during the entirety of the tournament to provide emergency care, assess injuries, and make safe return-to-play decisions with detailed injury tracking across all fields and convenient on-field follow-up assessments.
Same-day care at the Orthopedics Walk-In
Patients with orthopedic or sports-related injuries can receive same-day care at a Mass General Brigham Orthopedics Walk-in. Our walk-in locations are staffed by expertly trained clinicians, providing physical examinations, diagnostic imaging (including x-rays), and comprehensive evaluations to ensure fast, accurate diagnosis and treatment. On-site casting and bracing are available.
Our orthopedics walk-in sites are conveniently located in Wellesley, MA and Peabody, MA, and are available to all patients—no appointment necessary. These locations have extended hours so you can be seen by a specialist on the same day.
Concussions: symptoms, signs, and treatment
Concussions are historically the most frequently reported injuries during the Needham Memorial Day Tournament. If an athlete sustains a head injury or hard fall and shows any of the following signs or symptoms, they must be immediately removed from play and seek medical attention:
- Headache
- Nausea
- Sensitivity to light or noise
- Dizziness
- Depression
- Irritability, anxiousness
- Sleep disturbances
- Changes in attention, concentration, and memory
Certified athletic trainers are present at all field complexes to manage and triage injuries.
