Southwest Orthopedics – Sports Medicine

This department offers

  • Athletic Injuries and Prevention
  • Injury risk evaulation
  • Musculoskeletal care
  • Sports & Exercise Medicine
  • Sports Medicine
  • Sports medicine and performance

Helping athletes and active individuals recover, prevent injury, and stay strong

When movement matters to your lifestyle, your sport, or your career, our Sports Medicine team at Intermountain Health is here to help you stay in the game. Whether you're an athlete, weekend warrior, or someone who simply wants to stay active, we offer advanced non-surgical care designed to treat, optimize, and protect your physical performance.

Our physicians specialize in diagnosing and treating sports-related injuries and conditions, developing customized plans that help you recover faster, reduce your risk of future injuries, and improve your overall musculoskeletal health. We focus on your goals—because your journey to wellness should match your lifestyle.

 

Our providers

Conditions we treat

We care for a wide range of sports-related and musculoskeletal conditions, including:

  • Sprains, strains, and overuse injuries
  • Tendonitis and bursitis
  • Fractures and bone injuries (non-surgical care with casting/splinting)
  • Joint instability
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Sports-related concussions
  • Muscle imbalances and chronic pain
  • Pre- and post-operative orthopedic concerns

Treatments and services we offer

Our approach is hands-on, evidence-based, and tailored to each individual. Treatment options include:

  • Comprehensive musculoskeletal evaluations
  • Non-operative orthopedic care
  • Ultrasound-guided joint and soft tissue injections (including corticosteroid, hyaluronic acid, and PRP)
  • Diagnostic musculoskeletal ultrasound
  • Tendon, ligament, and joint care
  • Sports physicals and pre-participation evaluations
  • Customized treatment plans to support surgical recovery and optimize performance
 

What sets us apart

Our team of fellowship-trained sports medicine physicians brings advanced training and a passion for performance to every patient interaction. We understand the biomechanics of movement and how each treatment impacts your ability to stay active. You won’t just receive care—you’ll receive a plan built around your lifestyle.

With a focus on conservative, non-surgical treatment, we offer expert diagnostics and interventions that help avoid unnecessary surgery. And when surgery is needed, we collaborate closely with our orthopedic surgeons to ensure seamless continuity of care.

Frequently asked questions

Find answers to your frequently asked questions here.

Not at all. While we care for many athletes, our services are also ideal for anyone dealing with injuries or conditions that affect movement or performance.
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is a regenerative injection therapy that uses components of your own blood to support healing in joints, ligaments, and tendons. It’s especially useful in chronic overuse injuries.
We focus first on conservative, non-surgical options. If surgery becomes necessary, we’ll walk you through every step, coordinate with orthopedic specialists, and support you through recovery.

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