90% of athletic injuries are non-surgical
Sports Medicine
Fellowship-trained sports medicine specialists, such as Dr. Chappell, are perfect for the athlete and performing artist as well as the individual who wishes to become active or begin an exercise program. Whether you are looking for knee pain relief, hip pain treatment, or other pain management procedures, the same expertise that is used for the competitive athlete can be applied to the weekend warrior or industrial athlete. We know that anybody who experiences an injury wants to return to normal activity as quickly and safely as possible, and it is our goal to help you get back to doing the things you love.
A: A physician with significant specialized training in both the treatment and prevention of illness and injury. The Sports Medicine Specialist helps patients maximize function and minimize disability and time away from sports, hobby, work, or school. He or she is a physician who:
• Is board certified in Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, or Physical Medicine/ Rehabilitation.
• Has obtained one to two years of additional training in Sports Medicine through one of the accredited Fellowship (subspecialty) Programs in Sports Medicine.
• Has passed a national Sports Medicine certification examination allowing them to hold a Certificate of Added Qualification in Sports Medicine.
• Further adds to their expertise through participation in continuing medical education activities and recertification via re-examination every ten years. This rigorous process was instituted to distinguish certified Sports Medicine Specialists from other physicians without specialized training.
• Is a leader of the Sports Medicine team, which also may include specialty physicians and surgeons, athletic trainers, physical therapists, coaches, other personnel, and the athlete.