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Whether you are a competitive athlete, weekend warrior, student athlete, or simply someone who enjoys staying active, injuries and overuse conditions can interrupt the activities that help you feel your best. At Monadnock Community Hospital, our Sports Medicine team helps patients prevent injuries, recover safely, and return to movement with confidence.

Our coordinated approach brings together specialists from Monadnock Orthopaedic Associates and Rehabilitation Services to provide comprehensive care for sports injuries, musculoskeletal pain, and movement-related concerns. From diagnosis and non-surgical treatment to rehabilitation and return-to-play support, we offer personalized care tailored to your goals.

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Our Sports Medicine team provides care for a wide range of injuries and overuse conditions, including:

Sprains and strains
Tendonitis and bursitis
Stress fractures
ACL tears
Meniscus tears
Rotator cuff injuries
Shoulder instability
Tennis elbow and golfer's elbow
Plantar fasciitis
Shin splints
Patellar tendonitis (jumper's knee)
Runner's knee
Ankle sprains
Hip pain
Back and neck pain
Overuse injuries

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Recover strength, mobility, and confidence with personalized rehabilitation and sport-specific training.

Our Sports Rehabilitation program helps athletes and active individuals return to their favorite activities safely and efficiently. Treatment plans are tailored to your sport, injury, and personal goals and may include:

Injury assessment and evaluation
Personalized rehabilitation plans
Strength and conditioning
Balance and coordination training
Sport-specific exercises and drills
Manual therapy
Therapeutic exercise
Aquatic therapy
Electrical stimulation and other therapeutic modalities
Return-to-play assessments

Monadnock Community Hospital also offers an outdoor rehabilitation turf space that allows patients to practice real-world movement patterns in a dynamic environment designed to support functional recovery and performance training.

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Expert diagnosis and non-surgical treatment for musculoskeletal injuries, overuse conditions, and activity-related pain.

Physiatrists are physicians who specialize in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. They focus on diagnosing and treating injuries involving muscles, bones, joints, tendons, ligaments, and nerves, often without surgery.

Treatment options may include:

Therapeutic exercise
Medication management
Image-guided injections
Activity modification
Comprehensive rehabilitation planning

When surgery is necessary, physiatrists work closely with orthopedic surgeons to ensure seamless care.

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Our providers work with athletes and active individuals participating in many sports, including:

Running and track
Soccer
Basketball
Baseball and softball
Tennis and pickleball
Golf
Skiing and snowboarding
Mountain biking
Hiking
Yoga
Pilates
Dance
Swimming
Fitness and strength training

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Expert Team-Based Care: Orthopedic specialists, physiatrists, and rehabilitation therapists work together to create a coordinated treatment plan focused on your recovery goals.
Comprehensive Services: From diagnosis and non-surgical treatment to rehabilitation and surgical care when needed, we offer a seamless continuum of care close to home.
Personalized Recovery Plans: Every athlete and every injury is different. We tailor treatment to your sport, activity level, and personal goals.
Advanced Rehabilitation Facilities: Our Rehabilitation Department includes specialized equipment, aquatic therapy, and an outdoor turf space to support functional recovery.
Community-Focused Care: As a nonprofit hospital serving the Monadnock Region since 1923, we are committed to helping our neighbors stay healthy, active, and engaged in the activities they enjoy.

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Sports Medicine is not just for elite athletes. You may benefit from our services if you:

Experience pain during exercise or sports
Have a recent injury
Want to avoid surgery when possible
Need rehabilitation after surgery
Are recovering from an overuse injury
Want to improve athletic performance
Need guidance for a safe return to activity
Want to stay active and prevent future injuries

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