Sports Medicine in Chattanooga, TN

Sports Medicine Care Designed to Keep You Moving

Whether you’re a competitive athlete, weekend warrior or simply someone who wants to stay active, an injury can keep you from doing the things you love. At Center for Sports Medicine & Orthopaedics (CSMO), our sports medicine team is dedicated to helping patients of all ages and activity levels recover from injuries, manage pain and get back to the activities that matter most.

For more than 40 years, CSMO has been part of the Chattanooga region’s sports medicine community. Our team includes fellowship-trained sports medicine and non-operative orthopaedic specialists, as well as physicians with expertise in arthroscopic surgery, joint replacement and other specialized orthopaedic procedures.

From diagnosis and non-operative treatment to surgery, physical therapy and performance training, CSMO offers a connected approach to sports medicine designed around your needs and goals.

Call (423) 624-2696 to schedule an appointment.

Sports Medicine for Every Level of Activity

You don’t have to be a professional athlete to benefit from sports medicine care.

Sports medicine is about helping people stay active and recover when an injury or musculoskeletal condition gets in the way. Our patients include competitive athletes, recreational athletes, active adults and people simply looking to maintain their mobility and quality of life.

Whether you’re training for a marathon, playing on a high school team, working out at the gym or taking your daily walks, a specialist at Center for Sports Medicine and Orthopaedics can help you understand your injury and explore the right treatment options.

Our goal is simple: help you move better, recover stronger and get back to doing what you love.

Conditions We Treat

Sports and activity-related injuries can affect virtually any part of the body. CSMO’s sports medicine specialists evaluate and treat a wide range of injuries and conditions, including:

Knee injuries are common among athletes and active individuals and can affect your ability to run, jump, squat or participate in sports.

Our specialists treat conditions such as:

ACL and other ligament injuries
Meniscus and cartilage injuries
Patellofemoral pain and kneecap problems
Stress fractures
Shin splints
Muscle strains
Overuse injuries

Learn more about shoulder, hip and knee care and the treatment options available through Center for Sports Medicine and Orthopaedics.

Repetitive overhead activity, falls and contact sports can contribute to shoulder and elbow injuries.

CSMO treats conditions including:

Rotator cuff tears
Shoulder impingement
Shoulder instability and dislocations
Labral injuries
Tennis elbow
Other tendon and ligament injuries

Explore our shoulder and elbow care to learn more about evaluation and treatment options.

Your feet and ankles absorb significant stress during running, jumping and other activities. An injury can quickly affect your mobility and ability to participate.

Our team evaluates conditions including:

Ankle sprains
Achilles tendinitis
Plantar fasciitis
Stress fractures
Tendon injuries
Other sports-related foot and ankle conditions

For more specialized care, explore foot and ankle surgery.

Hip and groin pain can affect athletes in sports that require running, cutting, jumping and repetitive movement.

Our specialists evaluate a variety of hip and groin conditions and can help determine whether non-operative treatment, rehabilitation or surgical care may be appropriate.

Learn more about hip and knee care at CSMO.

Falls, contact sports and repetitive activities can result in sprains, fractures and other injuries affecting the hand and wrist.

When specialized treatment is needed, CSMO’s hand and elbow specialists provide comprehensive care for upper-extremity conditions.

Concussions and other head injuries require careful evaluation and appropriate management. CSMO’s sports medicine team can evaluate sports-related injuries and help patients understand the appropriate next steps for recovery.

Non-Operative Sports Medicine Care

Not every sports injury requires surgery.

Many injuries and musculoskeletal conditions can be treated with non-operative approaches designed to reduce pain, restore function and help you safely return to activity.

Depending on your condition, treatment may include:

Activity modification
Physical therapy
Rehabilitation exercises
Bracing or supportive devices
Medication recommendations
Therapeutic injections when appropriate
Movement and strength assessment
Gradual return-to-sport recommendations

CSMO’s non-operative orthopaedic specialists work with patients to identify appropriate treatment options based on their injury, activity level and individual goals.

When Surgery May Be Necessary

While many injuries can be managed without surgery, some conditions may require a surgical approach.

When surgery is recommended, your physician will explain the procedure, expected recovery and available alternatives so you can make an informed decision about your care.

Center for Sports Medicine and Orthopaedics also offers orthopaedic surgical care through our outpatient surgery center, where our physicians use minimally invasive techniques and advanced technologies when appropriate.

Recovery Doesn’t Stop After Your Appointment

Rehabilitation can play an important role in restoring strength, mobility, balance and confidence after an injury or procedure.

Through C4 Sports Therapy, CSMO provides rehabilitation and performance services for athletes and active individuals. C4 combines rehabilitation with performance training to help patients recover, build strength and prepare to return to the activities they enjoy.

Depending on your needs, C4 offers services including:

Physical therapy
Performance training
Running analysis
Injury reduction programs
Throwing programs
Shoulder video analysis
Dry needling
Recovery services
Team sports training

The goal isn’t simply to get you through an injury. It’s to help you move better and feel prepared to return to the activities you love.

Center for Sports Medicine and Orthopaedics Certified Athletic Trainers

CSMO’s commitment to sports medicine extends beyond the clinic.

Our Certified Athletic Trainer program provides athletic health care to schools throughout Southeast Tennessee and North Georgia. CSMO athletic trainers work directly with athletes, coaches and parents to provide injury prevention, evaluation, treatment and referral when additional medical care is needed.

This connection between athletes, athletic trainers and CSMO’s sports medicine physicians helps athletes receive appropriate care when injuries occur.

Why Choose Center for Sports Medicine & Orthopaedics?

Choosing a sports medicine provider means choosing a team that understands your goals and what it takes to get you back to the activities you enjoy.

At Center for Sports Medicine and Orhtopaedics, sports medicine is part of a larger orthopaedic practice with specialists across multiple areas of musculoskeletal care. That means patients can access evaluation, imaging, non-operative treatment, surgery, rehabilitation and performance services through one connected practice.

From conservative treatment and rehabilitation to minimally invasive surgery and advanced orthopaedic procedures, CSMO provides treatment options based on your condition and individual goals.

Recovery doesn’t end when your pain improves. Our C4 Sports Therapy team can help you rebuild strength, improve movement and prepare to return to your sport or activity.

When Should You See a Sports Medicine Specialist?

Some injuries improve with rest and activity modification. Others require professional evaluation.

Consider scheduling an appointment if you experience:

Pain that persists or continues to worsen
Swelling or instability around a joint
Limited range of motion
Difficulty walking, running or participating in your normal activities
Repeated injuries
Pain that interferes with sleep or daily activities
A sports injury that has not improved with rest
Difficulty returning to your normal level of activity after an injury

You don’t have to wait until an injury completely sidelines you. Early evaluation can help identify the cause of your symptoms and determine what treatment options may be appropriate.

For injuries that need prompt evaluation, CSMO also offers Urgent + Ortho Walk-In Clinics for convenient access to orthopaedic care.

Get Back to What Moves You

At Center for Sports Medicine & Orthopaedics, our sports medicine team combines specialized expertise, comprehensive orthopaedic care and rehabilitation resources to help patients move forward.

Whether you’re dealing with a new injury, managing ongoing pain or working toward a return to competition, we’re here to help you understand your options and create a path forward.

Call (423) 624-2696 to schedule an appointment with Center for Sports Medicine & Orthopaedics.

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Todd Bell, MD

- Arthroscopic Knee and Shoulder Surgery
Shoulder Replacement Specialist
Sports Medicine
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Bradford Mitchell, MD

- Sports Medicine
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- Non-Operative Specialist
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Brett Sanders, MD

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Sports Medicine
Shoulder Replacement Specialist
Complex and revision shoulder surgery
OrthoBiologics
Chad Smalley, MD

- Arthroscopic Knee and Shoulder Surgery
Sports Medicine
Shoulder Replacement Specialist
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Jason Spangler, DO

- Hip, Knee and Shoulder Specialist
Arthroscopy and Total Joint Replacement
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