Fractures, sprains and strains, tendonitis, bursitis, arthritis, and other overuse and misuse injuries can put athletes of any age or skill level on the unable-to-perform roster. Our sports medicine specialists are experts in preventing and treating these activity-related injuries and in helping you manage sports-related medical conditions such as asthma, concussion, athletic-induced amenorrhea, and overtraining syndrome. We tailor exercise and treatment programs to meet your unique needs -- whether you are a recreational or professional athlete -- and to help you return to your active lifestyle.
Seek care immediately if you experience:
Visit Duke Orthopaedic Urgent Care
Our orthopaedic urgent care clinic is open seven days a week. Get fast service with no long waits and no unnecessary exposure to illness. No appointment is needed; walk-ins are welcome.
You can schedule a new appointment with some of our providers online. Use this link to find available times and clinic locations.
Duke Health orthopaedic clinics are located throughout the Triangle. Find one near you.
Our concussion experts specialize in evaluating athletes who experience sports-related concussions. We use a variety of tests to assess the severity of your condition and the progress of your rehabilitation so you can safely return to the playing field.
If you were born with a heart condition, or if you were recently diagnosed with or found to be at risk for a form of heart disease, our heart specialists help you manage your disease while safely maintaining your activity and optimizing your performance.
Our sports performance program helps athletes reach their fullest potential. Programs are offered for competitive athletes, former athletes, and recreational athletes who want to focus on agility, speed, power, strength, stamina, flexibility, body composition, and endurance.
Our team works with athletes from select local middle schools, high schools, colleges, and sports clubs to help them achieve their personal best while avoiding injury.
History of Success
Our sports medicine program has benefited patients with sports injuries for more than seven decades. We have been the training ground for hundreds of sports medicine doctors around the country.
Sports Injuries that Affect the Female Athlete
Sports injuries can affect women differently than men. Preventing sports injuries is our goal, and knowing how gender impacts the body is our specialty. We diagnose and treat female-specific injuries when they occur. That’s important, whether you are a college-scholarship prospect, an Olympic hopeful, or a senior resuming a walking program after a fracture.
FIFA Medical Center of Excellence
We are one of three FIFA Medical Centers of Excellence in the U.S. and one of 48 internationally. This recognition is in part due to our facilities and programs specifically for soccer athletes. Our staff includes physicians, physician assistants, athletic trainers, and physical therapists with experience supporting our men’s and women’s national U.S. Soccer teams.
Duke sports medicine specialists are the official team doctors for all Duke sports teams.
