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Sports Medicine Care for Pain,
Injuries, and Active Lives
in Plano, TX
Whether you were injured playing sports, working out, chasing your kids, or just living an active life, our office can help you understand the injury, treat the pain, and get you moving safely again.
Mon – Fri · 8am – 5pm · 6201 Dallas Pkwy, Suite 210
WHY IT MATTERS
Sports Medicine Care That Helps You Move Again
Pain, stiffness, or an injury can stop you from doing the things you enjoy, whether that means playing sports, working out, walking, running, lifting, or simply staying active. Sports medicine is not just for athletes. It is for anyone who wants to heal well, move better, and get back to daily life with more confidence.
At Better Health Primary Care, our office helps evaluate and treat common injuries such as knee pain, ankle sprains, shoulder pain, muscle strains, joint pain, tendon irritation, and other activity related concerns. We start by understanding how the injury happened, where it hurts, what movements are difficult, and what you want to get back to doing.
Your care plan may include injury evaluation, pain management, bracing or stabilization, activity changes, physical therapy recommendations, imaging when needed, and steps to help prevent the same problem from coming back.
Do not keep pushing through pain and hoping it goes away. The sooner you get checked, the sooner our office can help you understand what is wrong and how to start moving in the right direction.
4.4 million injuries
People were treated in emergency departments for injuries involving sports and recreational equipment.
775,00 Kids in ER Yearly
Children age 14 and younger treated in hospital emergency rooms for sports-related injuries each year.
25% of Texan Adults Sedentary
Texas adults report no physical activity or exercise outside of their regular job last year.
Back in Action
Sports Medicine Looks Beyond the Pain
Sports medicine is different because it focuses on how your body moves, what caused the injury, what keeps making it worse, and what needs to happen so you can recover safely, rebuild strength, and get back to the activities that matter to you.
Focuses on Movement
Sports medicine looks closely at how you move, where pain shows up, and what activities are being limited.
Treats Activity Related Injuries
Instead of only treating general pain, sports medicine helps with sprains, strains, joint pain, tendon problems, overuse injuries, and exercise related concerns.
Helps You Return Safely
The goal is not just to feel better, it is to help you get back to sports, workouts, work, hobbies, and daily life without making the injury worse.
Works to Prevent Reinjury
Sports medicine also looks at strength, flexibility, form, balance, and recovery habits so the same problem is less likely to come back.
What to expect
Common Sports Injury Treatments
The right treatment depends on the type of injury, how severe it is, where the pain is located, and how it is affecting your movement. Our office can help you understand what happened, what needs attention, and which treatment steps can help you heal safely.
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RICE Therapy
For mild sprains, strains, swelling, or soreness, RICE therapy can be a helpful first step while your body begins to heal. RICE stands for rest, ice, compression, and elevation.
Rest means giving the injured area a break and avoiding movements that make the pain worse. Ice can help reduce swelling and discomfort, especially during the first day or two after an injury. Compression with a wrap or bandage may help control swelling, and elevation can help fluid drain by keeping the injured area raised when possible.
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Immobilization
Some injuries need extra support so the damaged area can rest and heal. Immobilization may help reduce pain, swelling, muscle spasms, and the risk of making the injury worse.
Depending on the injury, your doctor may recommend a sling, splint, brace, or cast to limit movement and protect the area. This is often used for injuries involving the shoulder, arm, wrist, hand, leg, ankle, or foot.
Not every injury needs to be immobilized for long. With many sprains and strains, gentle movement may be encouraged once the pain is under control, so your body can heal without becoming too stiff or weak.
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Physical Therapy and Rehab
Physical therapy can be an important part of recovering from an injury, especially when pain, stiffness, weakness, or limited movement is keeping you from getting back to normal.
A physical therapy plan may include guided exercises, stretching, hands-on treatment, strength work, and movement training to help the injured area heal and function better.
It can also help lower the risk of getting hurt again by rebuilding strength, improving flexibility, and correcting movement patterns that may have contributed to the injury in the first place.
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Insurance
We accept most major plans
Better Health Primary Care works with most major commercial insurance plans in the Plano and Collin County area. Call us before your visit and we'll confirm your specific coverage.Not sure if you're covered? Call (972) 640-1787 and we'll check before you book.
Common Questions
Sports Medicine FAQ
Quick answers to what most people want to know before scheduling an appointment.
Call (972) 640-1787You should schedule a visit if pain is not improving, swelling is getting worse, you cannot move normally, you are limping, or the injury is keeping you from work, exercise, sports, or daily life. You should also get checked quickly if you heard a pop, cannot put weight on the area, have numbness, have major bruising, or the joint feels unstable.
No. Sports medicine is for athletes, weekend warriors, active adults, students, workers, and anyone dealing with pain or injury that affects movement. You do not have to play organized sports to benefit from care that helps you recover safely and get back to normal activity.
Sports medicine can help with sprains, strains, knee pain, ankle injuries, shoulder pain, muscle pulls, tendon irritation, joint pain, overuse injuries, and activity related pain. Our office can evaluate the injury, explain what may be causing the pain, and help guide your next steps.
Your doctor will ask how the injury happened, where the pain is, what movements make it worse, and what activities you want to return to. The visit may include a physical exam, movement checks, strength or stability testing, and imaging if needed. From there, our office can recommend a care plan that may include rest, bracing, medication, physical therapy, activity changes, or follow up care.
Preventing reinjury often means looking at more than the painful area. Strength, flexibility, balance, form, warmups, recovery time, shoes, training habits, and old injuries can all play a role. Our office can help you understand what may have contributed to the injury and recommend steps to help you return safely.
We complete a wide range of specialized physical exams and documentation requirements — including school, camp, employment, and organization-specific forms. If you have DOT or immigration physical needs, please call us directly at (972) 640-1787 to confirm we can accommodate your specific requirements before booking.