Sports Medicine

The sports medicine program at Loyola provides specialized medical and rehabilitative services to individuals with sports-related injuries. Specialized care also is provided for female athletes. The program stresses early intervention, accurate diagnosis and proper treatment. These elements are essential to returning you to optimal pre-injury condition.

A team of health-care professionals provides comprehensive treatment through all stages of care. The medical team includes orthopaedic surgeons, registered nurses, dietitians and hand, spine, foot and ankle physician specialists. The rehabilitation team includes licensed physical therapists as well as certified athletic trainers.

Loyola’s sports medicine specialists are experienced with the latest methods of cartilage restoration. These specialists serve as team physicians for the Loyola University Chicago basketball team, provide coverage for regional high schools and colleges and have worked with the U.S. Olympic Committee.

Services include:

• Brace and orthotic fitting
• Contracted athletic trainer program
• Fitness profile
• Functional evaluation
• Gait-running analysis
• Injury prevention education

Special Clinics

• Running Clinic

Locations and Contacts
A full spectrum of sports medicine services is available in Maywood at:

Loyola Outpatient Center

Services also are available at the following Loyola sites:

Loyola Primary Care Center at Darien
Oakbrook Terrace Medical Center

If you would like to make an appointment or need assistance to find an appropriate physician, please call us at (888) LUHS-888.

Related Links
Foot and ankle
Hand
Physical medicine & rehabilitation
Spine
Women athletes

Section Chief
Pietro M. Tonino, MD