Ochsner Hospital for Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

Q 1. What is sports medicine?
Ans 1. Sports medicine is a type of care that helps people recover from injuries related to sports, exercise or other physical activities. Sports medicine specialists at the Ochsner Andrews Sports Medicine Institute can help you meet your wellness, fitness and athletic performance goals.
Q 2. Is sports medicine the same as physical therapy?
Ans 2. Sports medicine and physical therapy both aim at helping you regain function and return to the activities you love. However, experts at the Ochsner Andrews Sports Medicine Institute undergo sport-specific training. This enables them to help athletes safely return to their sports. Additionally, many of our sports medicine experts are former athletes, so they understand the demands of various sports and can safely guide athletes in their recoveries.
Q 3. Are all visits in-person?
Ans 3. Treating sports injures typically requires our team to see and touch your injury. Sometimes, follow-up appointments can be performed virtually. For these visits, you talk with your team on your computer or smartphone. Ask your team members whether your next appointment can take place online.
Q 4. What is the Ochsner Healthy Runners program?
Ans 4. Ochsner’s Healthy Runners program is made to help runners stay strong, avoid injuries and recover faster when hurt. Healthy Runners program is built specifically for running athletes - whether you're training for your first 5K or a seasoned marathoner. The program brings together a team of experts, including sports doctors, orthopedic surgeons, physical therapists and dietitians. Each one understands how a runner’s body works and what it needs to perform at its best. Together, they create a plan that helps you stay healthy, improve your performance and get back on your feet if you’re injured. To learn more information, email us at [email protected].