Sports Medicine
Care built for people who train hard and don't want to stop. From injury evaluation to non-surgical treatment and return-to-training planning, our sports medicine approach is grounded in careful diagnosis and a physician who trains at the same level his patients do.
Medspa in Los Angeles, CA, 90025 | Sports Medicine Near Me
About Sports Medicine
WHAT IT IS
Sports medicine focuses on the evaluation, treatment, and prevention of injuries related to training, competition, and an active lifestyle. It goes beyond generic orthopedic care by centering treatment decisions on your specific sport, training volume, and performance goals — whether you're a competitive athlete, a weekend warrior, or simply someone who wants to keep moving without limitation.
At Reserve, sports medicine care is provided by a double board-certified physician (Pain Medicine and Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) who is also a competitive athlete, bringing a first-hand understanding of what it takes to train through and recover from injury.
HOW IT WORKS
Evaluation starts with a detailed discussion of your training history, the mechanism of injury, and your performance goals, followed by a focused musculoskeletal exam. In-office ultrasound imaging may be used to help visualize tendons, ligaments, muscle, and joints, which may support diagnosis during your visit.
From there, a non-surgical treatment plan is tailored to your specific injury and may include activity modification, targeted rehabilitation guidance, ultrasound-guided injections, or orthobiologic options such as PRP (platelet-rich plasma) for certain tendon and ligament injuries. Individual results vary, and not every injury responds the same way. When a condition falls outside the scope of non-surgical care, you'll be referred to a trusted specialist rather than treated inappropriately.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Many evaluations, including in-office ultrasound imaging, may be completed in a single visit, which may help give you a clearer picture of the injury and a possible treatment plan before you leave. Where in-office treatment is appropriate, procedures are typically brief with minimal downtime, though recovery time may vary by individual and injury type.
You'll receive an individualized return-to-training timeline rather than generic rest instructions, with follow-up built in to adjust the plan as you progress. The goal throughout is to support a safe and efficient return to training, tailored to your body's response.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Common issues include tendinopathies (Achilles, patellar, rotator cuff, and others), muscle strains, ligament sprains, joint pain related to training load, and overuse injuries. Your physician will evaluate whether your specific injury is appropriate for non-surgical treatment during your visit.
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Sports medicine care is centered on non-surgical evaluation and treatment, with a focus on supporting your return to activity. If imaging or your exam suggests a condition better suited to surgical evaluation, you'll be referred to a trusted orthopedic specialist rather than treated outside the appropriate scope.
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Yes. In-office ultrasound imaging may allow your physician to visualize the injured structure during your visit, which may help support a more timely diagnosis compared to waiting on separate imaging appointments.
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Not always. Many soft tissue injuries may be adequately evaluated with a focused exam and in-office ultrasound imaging. Your physician will recommend MRI or other advanced imaging only when it would change the treatment plan.
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The evaluation itself is not typically painful. If an ultrasound-guided injection or orthobiologic treatment such as PRP is recommended as part of your plan, your physician will walk you through what to expect and may use local anesthetic to help with comfort.
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This depends entirely on the injury and its severity, and individual recovery times may vary. Your physician will provide an individualized timeline rather than a generic estimate, and may adjust it based on how you respond to treatment.
Train hard. Recover smarter. Get back in the game.
Disclaimer: This information is provided for general informational purposes only. It is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice and should not be relied upon as personal health advice. Nothing in this content is meant to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Treatment appropriateness is determined on an individualized basis following a consultation and review of your medical history and imaging.