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Sports Medicine

Hours: Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm

Sports injuries come in many different forms.

Whether you were injured while participating in your hobby, or during professional or semi-professional competition, you deserve to see a doctor with the highest level of training and experience in sports medicine. Due to their dynamic nature, sports injuries require specialized methods of treatment. At DMOS Orthopaedic Centers, our sports medicine doctors take a team approach in helping you return to your favorite sports and activities.

Common Conditions & Procedures

  • Arthroscopy of the Shoulder, Hip and Knee
  • Dislocations
  • Knee Surgery, including ACL and PCL Repair and Reconstruction
  • Lateral Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow)
  • Ligament and Joint Reconstruction
  • Muscle and Joint Sprains and Strains
  • Patellofemoral Dislocation
  • Rotator Cuff Tears
  • Shoulder Dislocation and Instability
  • Turf Toe

Sports Medicine FAQs

What do you do in sports medicine?

Sports medicine doctors are either orthopedic surgeons or primary care physicians who prescribe treatments for professional and amateur athletes.

What are the responsibilities of a sports medicine physician?

Diagnose, treat, and help prevent injuries that occur during sporting events, athletic training, and physical activities. Diagnose or treat disorders of the musculoskeletal system.

How can I access a sports medicine doctor at DMOS?

There are several ways to see a sports medicine doctor at DMOS. The fastest and most convenient is to be evaluated at our Urgent Injury Walk-In Clinics in Ankeny or West Des Moines. Based on your injury, the care team will refer you to an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Physician, Physical Therapy or our Interventional Physiatry Clinic. You may also make an appointment directly with Physical Therapy.

When should I see a sports medicine doctor?

  • When you have an acute sports injury
  • When you have a chronic sports injury
  • When you need orthopedic surgery
  • When you are recovering from a sports injury
  • When you want to prevent a sports injury

Do you need to be an athlete to benefit from a sports medicine evaluation/clinic appointment?

Some people might think so; but, in fact, if you don’t consider yourself athletic but want to increase your physical activity, a sports medicine physician can be a great resource for you. A sports medicine physician can tailor a plan to maximize your workout routine based on your interests and goals, and help you reduce your risk of injury.

What is the difference between a primary care sports medicine physician and an orthopedic sports medicine surgeon?

A primary care sports medicine physician specializes in the nonoperative and nonsurgical treatment of musculoskeletal, orthopedic and sports medicine conditions and injuries, whereas an orthopedic sports medicine surgeon is trained in the nonoperative, nonsurgical and surgical treatment of these types of conditions. We work as a comprehensive team, including an orthopedic sports medicine surgeon and primary care sports medicine physicians, to improve performance, prevent injury, guide rehabilitation, and provide relief of joint and muscle pain.

What does a sports medicine orthopedic surgeon do?

A sports medicine orthopedic surgeon is responsible for the preservation and restoration by surgery or rehabilitation of all structures of the musculoskeletal system affected by athletic activity.

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Our specialists at DMOS are dedicated to the health and safety of our local athletes. We would love to prevent injuries before they happen, but DMOS is here to help if they do. During the 2022-2023 school year, the following doctors will provide their expertise to student athletes as their sideline physicians!
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Joint, bone or ligament injuries require expert orthopedic care to guide you on the best course of treatment. Treatment may involve consultation, medication, splints, casts, physical therapy and/or surgical procedures.
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Our doctors have advanced training in their respective specialties

All of our doctors are Board Certified or Board Eligible. Additionally, our Physician Assistants and Physical & Hand Therapy teams are the best in their field which allows DMOS to be the preferred choice for comprehensive orthopedic care in central Iowa.
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West Des Moines

6001 Westown Parkway
West Des Moines, IA 50266

Departments

Physician & Sports Medicine Clinics

Mon – Fri 8am – 5pm

Interventional Physiatry & Spine Center

Mon – Fri 8am – 5pm

MRI

Mon – Fri 6am – 7:30pm, Sat – Sun 8am – 4pm

Urgent Injury Clinic 

Mon – Th 10am – 6pm, Fri 10am – 5pm, Sat 8am – 12pm

Physical & Hand Therapy

Mon – Fri 7am – 7pm

Ankeny

350 NE 36th Street
Ankeny, IA 50021

Departments

Physician & Sports Medicine Clinics

Mon – Fri 8am – 5pm

Interventional Physiatry

Mon – Fri 8am – 5pm

MRI

Mon – Fri 6am – 7:30pm, Sat – Sun 8am – 4pm

Urgent Injury Clinic

Mon – Fri 7am – 3pm, Sat 8am – 12pm

Physical & Hand Therapy

Mon – Fri 7am – 7pm

Des Moines

1301 Penn Ave., Suite 213
Des Moines, Iowa 50316

Departments

Physician & Sports Medicine Clinics

Mon – Fri 8am – 4:30pm

Physical & Hand Therapy

Mon – Fri 7am – 7pm

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