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Sports Medicine

Our sports medicine specialists care for a wide range of sports- and activity-related injuries. We use physical examinations, diagnostic imaging, functional assessments, and movement analysis to understand your injury and create an individualized care plan.

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Mass General Brigham Orthopedics brings together sports medicine clinicians from orthopedic surgery, physiatry, physical therapy, and rehabilitation to deliver comprehensive care for sports- and activity-related injuries. Our team includes specialists in knee, shoulder, hip, hand and arm, foot and ankle, concussion management, and more.

We support movement and lifelong activity for everyone, from youth and high school athletes to collegiate and professional competitors, weekend warriors, and active older adults.

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Part of Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
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Trusted sports medicine partners

Mass General Brigham sports medicine experts serve as team physicians and care providers for athletes competing at the highest levels, including the New England Patriots, Boston Bruins, and New England Revolution, as well as many competitive local college and high school athletic programs.

This high-profile experience informs every aspect of our care. The same evidence-based injury prevention strategies, diagnostic expertise, and treatment approaches we use on the sidelines and in training facilities are applied to the care of all our patients — from elite athletes to people staying active for health, fitness, and everyday life.

Our clinicians also provide on-field coverage, injury evaluation, and return-to-play guidance, translating real-world sports experience into thoughtful, patient-centered care.

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Our approach to sports medicine care

Our team applies evidence-based practice, advanced diagnostic tools, and comprehensive treatment approaches rooted in research and clinical experience.
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Non-surgical care for sports injuries

Many sports injuries can be managed without surgery. Depending on your condition and goals, non-surgical treatment may include:

  • Physical therapy to strengthen muscles and improve movement mechanics
  • Activity modification and injury prevention education
  • Bracing or supportive devices
  • Regenerative medicine options when appropriate
  • Medications or injections to reduce pain and inflammation
Surgical expertise when advanced care is required

We perform advanced procedures to repair injuries and restore joint function, including:

  • Arthroscopic repair of ligaments, tendons, or cartilage
  • Stabilization procedures for joint instability
  • Reconstruction of torn ligaments such as the ACL
  • Other joint-preserving or corrective surgical techniques

Surgical decisions are made in partnership with you, with a focus on long-term joint health and activity goals.

Coordinated rehabilitation and recovery
Our sports medicine team works with physical therapists, athletic trainers, and rehabilitation specialists to support fast, safe healing and help prevent reinjury. Mass General Brigham rehabilitation plans are individualized to improve strength, flexibility, and movement quality, with convenient on-site options available to help make your medical care seamless.
Comprehensive services, from initial evaluation and diagnosis
Our sports medicine specialists work collaboratively across disciplines to support you through the full care journey, from evaluation and treatment, through rehabilitation and return-to-sport planning. Your care may include therapy, performance assessment, injury prevention strategies, and surgical expertise when needed.
Sports medicine care provided throughout Boston and New England
You receive care from expert sports medicine clinicians trained in both diagnosis and injury care. Our services are available across Boston and New England, including clinic, walk-in, and rehabilitation settings, making it easier to get the care you need.

Orthopedic and sports medicine care near you

Our services are available across Boston and New England, including clinic, walk-in, and rehabilitation settings, making it easier to get the care you need.
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Patient story

Multidisciplinary care helps young athlete run again following two hip fractures

After experiencing two hip fractures, Tessa feared she would never be able to run again. However, with expert surgical care, personalized rehabilitation, and support from a multidisciplinary team at Mass General Brigham, she was able to safely return to running with an eye toward protecting her long-term health.
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See how Tessa returned to running after injury

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Patient story

Women's Sports Medicine Program drives elite athlete's return to ultimate frisbee

Right away, Camila Flowerman knew something was terribly wrong. Camila, who had turned 30 three days earlier, was playing in an ultimate frisbee tournament. While leaping and twisting to catch the disc, she felt something pop in her left knee. She had suffered a complete ACL tear. But thanks to her commitment to her rehabilitation plan and her care team at the Mass General Brigham Women's Sports Medicine Program, she has returned to the sport she loves.
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Orthopedic research

Our research is shaping the future of orthopedic care. We offer access to clinical trials and emerging therapies, including treatments that may not yet be widely available. Eligibility depends on a person’s diagnosis, treatment history, and more. Explore our research and clinical trials or talk with your care team to learn about available options.
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Contact Sports Medicine

Call us to speak with a team member who can help you understand your options and guide you to the care that is right for you. With locations throughout New England and support for patients traveling from outside the United States, we make it easier to access coordinated, expert care.
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International Patient Services

Contact information for international patients

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