Sports Medicine

Our sports medicine team provides the area's most comprehensive sports injury care. Whether you're dealing with an acute injury or looking to optimize performance and prevent future problems, we're here to keep you moving.

Our physicians are fellowship-trained in sports medicine and trauma, providing expert evaluation and treatment for a full range of sports-related injuries. We offer the latest minimally invasive surgical techniques — including ACL repair and arthroscopy — in a state-of-the-art surgery center, supported by advanced radiology and rehabilitation facilities.

Sports medicine services are available at both of our locations.

Conditions and services include:

• ACL tears and ligament/tendon injuries
• Arthroscopy and minimally invasive procedures
• Concussion evaluation and management
• Injury prevention and performance support

You don't have to be a competitive athlete to benefit from sports medicine care.

Our providers treat:

• Active adults
• Walkers and runners
• Youth athletes
• High school athletes
• College athletes
• Workers with activity-related injuries
• Pickleball and golf injuries
• Weekend warriors
• Anyone experiencing joint, muscle or tendon pain

This is one of the biggest missed opportunities on most sports medicine pages. People often think sports medicine is only for athletes, when in reality a large percentage of patients are active adults trying to stay mobile and avoid surgery.

Whether you're dealing with joint pain, a nagging injury or simply want to stay active, this podcast explores how sports medicine can help people of all ages move better, recover faster and stay healthy.

Wood County Hospital is the exclusive healthcare provider for BGSU Falcon Athletics. Our team delivers on-site medical support, athletic training, and physical and occupational therapy for student athletes across all Falcon sports programs.

Recovery doesn't end after diagnosis or surgery. Our rehabilitation team helps patients rebuild strength, mobility and confidence through individualized therapy programs designed around their sport, activity level and goals.

Services include:

• Physical therapy
• Post-surgical rehabilitation
• Injury prevention education
• Strength and conditioning guidance
• Return-to-sport progression

Our certified and licensed athletic trainers work directly with high school athletes, coaches and families to prevent injuries, optimize performance and support safe, timely returns to play. We provide on-site coverage at Bowling Green, Eastwood, Elmwood, Otsego and Patrick Henry High Schools.

Athletes from other schools are welcome to schedule an appointment directly with one of our physicians or orthopedic offices.

We use the ImPACT® (Immediate Post-Concussion Assessment and Cognitive Testing) computerized tool to evaluate and manage concussions from early assessment and treatment to safe return-to-play decisions. We also train coaches in this important protocol so your team has support at every level.

Our Summer Sports Performance Training program runs each June and July for athletes ages 12 and older. Designed to fit busy schedules, athletes work in small groups for hour-long sessions, each with a customized program built by an athletic trainer to maximize individual performance.

Training includes:

• Weight training
• Flexibility
• Core conditioning
• Plyometrics and jump training
• Strengthening with stretch/flex bands