Sports Medicine
For over three decades, Shoreline Orthopaedics has proudly delivered comprehensive, compassionate, and state-of-the-art orthopaedic services to the communities of West Michigan. Throughout those years, we’ve earned a reputation for medical excellence, integrity, and genuine dedication to every patient’s well-being. That tradition of trusted care continues with our sports medicine specialists, who bring focused skill and experience to every athlete and active individual they treat.
A sports medicine doctor is trained to diagnose and treat a wide range of activity-related injuries and conditions. These highly skilled providers manage everything from sprains, strains, and fractures to overuse injuries, tendonitis, and joint instability. Many of our doctors also have advanced training in musculoskeletal imaging, performance recovery, and minimally invasive techniques—ensuring a complete and personalized approach to care.
At Shoreline Orthopaedics, our sports medicine specialists offer unmatched expertise in treating both common and complex injuries for athletes of all ages and activity levels. Whether your pain began during a workout, practice, competition, or daily movement, our team is here with the knowledge, tools, and commitment to help you recover and return to what you love.
Signs of a Sports-Related Injury or Condition
Sports-related injuries can interfere with training, work, and daily life. If left untreated, they may worsen or lead to long-term limitations. You may benefit from a consultation with a sports medicine specialist if you experience:
- Persistent joint or muscle pain during or after activity
- Swelling or bruising around a joint or muscle
- Decreased range of motion or flexibility
- Weakness or instability in a limb
- Pain that worsens with activity and does not improve with rest
- Numbness or tingling with movement
- Lingering discomfort from a prior sports injury
Our sports medicine providers are trained in diagnosing and managing a broad range of orthopaedic and activity-related injuries, including:
- Bursitis
- Dislocations
- Ligament tears (ACL, MCL, etc.)
- Meniscus and cartilage damage
- Muscle tears
- Rotator cuff injuries
- Sprains and strains
- Stress fractures
- Tendonitis and overuse injuries
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Orthopaedic Urgent Care
Injuries don’t wait, and neither should you. We proudly offer same-day appointments and walk-ins for children and adults with sudden orthopaedic injuries, such as:
- Dislocations
- Simple fractures
- Sprained ligaments and strained muscles or tendons
- Wrist, forearm, and lower extremity injuries
Get specialized care without the hassle or high cost of the emergency room.
Our Sports Medicine Doctors
Superior Access to Exceptional Sports Medicine Care
At Shoreline Orthopaedics, our team of specialty-trained orthopaedic specialists, surgeons, and advanced practice providers works together to deliver outstanding care through every stage of treatment and recovery. From your first consultation through your individualized care plan, we focus on solutions tailored to your injury, activity level, and long-term performance goals.
Whenever possible, we begin with conservative treatments such as physical therapy, rest, bracing, rehabilitation exercises, or image-guided injections. When surgery is necessary, our surgeons are experienced in advanced techniques for treating sports injuries, including arthroscopic procedures, ligament reconstruction, tendon repair, and joint stabilization.
Patient Education Center
Empower your recovery with knowledge. Our patient education center offers helpful resources on conditions, treatments, and wellness to support your health every step of the way.