Patient education is an integral part of sports medicine, and we want to make sure that you, as a patient, are fully aware of your condition – including diagnosis and all treatment options. Our professional staff is available to discuss and answer any questions regarding orthopaedics, sports medicine, sports science, and physical therapy and how it relates to you as a patient or athlete.
For more information, please visit the following links which serve as resources for many of your musculoskeletal health and fitness questions.
- Stop Sports Injuries
- Baseball Injury Prevention
- Elbow Injuries in Throwers
- Throwing Injuries in the Elbow in Children
- Shoulder Injuries in Throwing Athletes
- Swimming Injury Prevention
- Golf Injury Prevention
- Gymnastics Injury Prevention
- Horse Riding Injury Prevention
- Overuse Injuries in Children
- Cross Training
Neck and Spine
- Neck Pain
- Neck Sprain
- Cervical Radiculitis
- Cervical Spondylosis
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain in Children
- Sciatica
- Spondyloysis and Spondylolisthesis
Shoulder
- Common Shoulder Injuries
- Adhesive Capsulitis (Frozen Shoulder)
- Acromioclavicluar (AC) Joint Injuries
- Clavicle (Collarbone) Fractures
- Shoulder Arthritis
- Biceps Tendinitis
- Bicep Tendon Tears at the Shoulder
- Shoulder Impingement/Rotator Cuff Tendinitis
- Rotator Cuff Tears
- Chronic Shoulder Instability
- Traumatic Shoulder Dislocation
- Shoulder Joint Tear (Glenoid Labrum Tear)
- Shoulder SLAP Tear
Elbow and Forearm
- Elbow Fractures in Children
- Forearm Fractures in Children
- Olecrannon Bursitis
- Lateral Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow)
- Medial Epicondylitis (Golfer's Elbow)
- Ulnar Nerve Entrapment
- Radial Head Fractures in the Elbow
- Ulnar Collateral Ligament (UCL) Injury
Wrist and Hand
- Distal Radius Fractures (Broken Wrist)
- Scaphoid Fractures in the Wrist
- Thumb Fractures
- Thumb Sprains
- Hand Fractures
- Finger Fractures
- Trigger Finger
- Mallet Finger
Hip
Knee
- Osteochondritis Dissecans (OCD)
- ACL Injuries
- Adolescent Anterior Knee Pain
- Knee Arthritis
- Common Knee Injuries
- Proximal Tibia Fractures
- Meniscal Tears
- Osgood-Schlatter Disease
- Patellar Dislocation and Instability in Children
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
- Pes Anserine Bursitis
- Prepatellar Bursitis
- Quadriceps Tendon Tears
- Runner's Knee
- Patellar Tendinitis
- Collateral Ligament Injuries in the Knee (MCL and LCL)
Foot and Ankle
- Foot and Ankle Fractures in Children
- Stress Fractures of the Lower Leg
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Posterior Tibialis Tendinitis
- Toe and Forefoot Fractures
- Os Trigonum
- Turf Toe
- Forefoot Sprains
- Calcaneal Apophysitis (Sever's Disease)
- Cast and Splint Care Instruction
- Growth Plate Fractures
- Stress Fractures
- Stress Fractures of the Foot and Ankle
- Elbow Fractures in Children
- Forearm Fractures in Children
- Radial Head Fractures of the Elbow
- Ankle Fractures in Children
- Toe and Forefoot Fractures
- Distal Radius Fractures (Broken Wrist)
- Hand Fractures
- Thumb Fractures
- Scaphoid Fractures of the Wrist
- Finger Fractures
- Ankle Fractures
- Clavicle Fracture (Broken Collarbone)
- Cortisone Injections
- Viscosupplementation
- Platelet-Rich-Plasma Injections
Sports Injury and Nutrition Home Exercise and Informational Website
- Low Back Pain Exercise Guide
- Iliotibial (IT) Band Stretches
- Hip Flexibility Program
- Shoulder Surgery Exercise Guide
- Knee Surgery Exercise Guide
- Interval Golf Program
- Pitcher/Catcher Upper Extremity Exercise Guide
Articles and Updates
Our staff loves sharing what they learn, check out these articles written by our staff and providers on special interest topics for our practice.
Exploring the Basics: Cycling
Posted on May 10, 2024
exercise
nutrition
sports health
sports medicine
sports science
training
Are you looking for a new way to stay active, explore your surroundings, and perhaps even discover a newfound passion? Cycling might just be the perfe
The Lifeblood of Community: The Vital Role of Volunteer Blood Donation
Posted on April 25, 2024
nutrition
sports health
sports medicine
Author: Britton Schaeufele Contributors: Dr. Shannon Nicholson, Natalie Garza, Daryl Copley In the hustle and bustle of modern life, it’s easy to over
Exploring the Basics: Competition Powerlifting
Posted on November 27, 2023
exercise
fitness testing
powerlifting
sports health
strength
training
Author: Britton Schaeufele, LAT, ATC, Cobi Matsumoto Date: November 27, 2023 Welcome to the thrilling world of competition powerlifting! Whether you’r
Fueling Athletic Performance: The Vital Role of Nutrient-Rich Foods in Injury Prevention
Posted on August 31, 2023
nutrition
performance
sports health
sports medicine
sports science
training
Authors: Britton Schaeufele BS, ATC, LAT, Daryl Copley MS, CSCS, USAW, FMS-1, Katherine Stuntz BS A snapshot of The Nutrient Density Chart (TM) The i
Unleashing Your Aerobic Potential: The Science Behind VO2 Max Testing
Posted on July 17, 2023
exercise
fitness testing
sports health
training
vo2 max
Author: Daryl Copley CSCS, Director of Sports Science Date: July 17, 2023 Whether you’re an elite athlete or an exercise enthusiast, VO2 max testing
Getting our Patients Back to What They Love
Posted on January 3, 2023
Jeffrey, Dr. David, & other staff at NSMI, I wanted to thank you all for the excellent job with my knee surgery late last year & physical therapy thro