How We Can Care For You
Drs. Beau and Brooke Gedrick are trained in emergency medicine, so they can treat urgent medical issues as well as minor injuries. Plus, Dr. Beau’s training in osteopathic and sports medicine in Evans enables him to treat the root cause of issues, as well as new and old sports injuries.
While the comprehensive list of injuries and conditions we treat is extensive, it doesn’t encompass the full capabilities of what Flex Health can help you with. We want you to come in for whatever illness or injury is bothering you. And if Dr. Beau or Dr. Brooke can’t handle it, they definitely know someone who can.
What We Treat
Strains & Sprains
Muscle strains are a frequent occurrence in sports, often resulting from sudden overstretching or forceful contraction of muscles. Athletes may experience pain, swelling, and muscle weakness as a result.
Compatible Treatments
Shoulder Impingement
Shoulder impingement is a common problem in sports, especially in overhead athletes like baseball players and swimmers. It occurs when the tendons of the rotator cuff become pinched or compressed in the shoulder joint, leading to pain and limited range of motion.
Compatible Treatments
Shin Splints
Shin splints, or medial tibial stress syndrome, is a prevalent issue we treat in our sports medicine in Evans, especially runners and those involved in high-impact sports. They involve pain and discomfort along the front of the lower leg, typically due to overuse or repetitive stress on the shinbone and its surrounding muscles and tissues.
Compatible Treatments
Sever's Disease
Sever's disease, also known as calcaneal apophysitis, is a common condition among young athletes, particularly those engaged in activities involving running and jumping. It occurs due to inflammation and irritation of the growth plate in the heel bone, causing heel pain and discomfort.
Compatible Treatments
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator cuff tear injuries are prevalent among athletes, particularly those engaged in sports with repetitive overhead motions, such as baseball or tennis. These injuries involve damage to the group of muscles and tendons that stabilize the shoulder joint, leading to pain, weakness, and limited range of motion in the shoulder.
Compatible Treatments
Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL)
A posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) injury is a less common but significant knee injury in sports, often resulting from direct impact to the front of the knee while it is bent. PCL injuries can lead to pain, swelling, and instability in the knee joint.
Compatible Treatments
Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis is a common foot ailment among athletes, especially those engaged in high-impact sports like running or basketball. It involves inflammation and micro-tears in the plantar fascia, the tissue that runs along the bottom of the foot, causing severe heel pain and stiffness, often most pronounced in the morning or after periods of inactivity.
Compatible Treatments
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Patellofemoral pain syndrome, commonly referred to as runner's knee, is a prevalent knee condition among athletes, particularly runners and cyclists. It is characterized by pain and discomfort around or behind the kneecap, exacerbated by activities like running, squatting, or ascending/descending stairs.
Compatible Treatments
Patellar Tendonitis
Patellar tendonitis, commonly known as jumper's knee, is a prevalent overuse injury among athletes involved in activities that require repetitive jumping and landing. It is characterized by pain, tenderness, and swelling just below the kneecap, where the patellar tendon connects the quadriceps muscle to the shinbone.
Compatible Treatments
Osgood-Schlatter
Osgood-Schlatter disease is a common condition among young athletes, especially those involved in sports that require frequent running and jumping. It is characterized by inflammation and irritation of the growth plate located just below the kneecap. This condition typically causes knee pain and swelling, often exacerbated by physical activity.
Compatible Treatments
Meniscus Tears
Meniscus tears are common knee injuries in sports, often occurring during activities that involve twisting or sudden changes in direction. These injuries can cause pain, swelling, and limited knee mobility, affecting an athlete's performance.
Compatible Treatments
Medical Collateral Ligament (MCL)
Medical collateral ligament (MCL) and lateral collateral ligament (LCL) sprains are frequent injuries in sports, typically occurring when there is a forceful impact or twisting of the knee. MCL sprains involve the ligament on the inner side of the knee, while LCL sprains affect the outer side. Both injuries can result in pain, swelling, and instability in the knee joint.
Compatible Treatments
Lower Back Pain
Lower back pain is a common issue we encounter in our sports medicine in Evans, often stemming from the repetitive stresses and high-intensity activities associated with sports. It can affect performance and lead to discomfort.
Compatible Treatments
Labral Tears
Labral tears in the shoulder or hip are common injuries among athletes, particularly in sports that involve repetitive overhead movements or hip rotation. These tears involve damage to the labrum, a ring of cartilage that surrounds the joint socket, leading to pain, decreased stability, and limited range of motion.
Compatible Treatments
IT Band Syndrome
IT band syndrome, also known as iliotibial band syndrome or hip bursitis, is a common overuse injury among athletes. This condition involves inflammation and irritation of the iliotibial band, a thick band of tissue that runs along the outside of the thigh from the hip to the knee. IT band syndrome often presents as pain on the outer side of the knee or hip, especially during activities like running or cycling.
Compatible Treatments
Hip Pointers
Hip pointers are painful injuries that occur due to direct impact or trauma to the bony prominence of the hip, often in contact sports. These injuries can lead to significant pain, swelling, and bruising in the hip area, making it challenging to move or bear weight on the affected leg.
Compatible Treatments
Golfer's Elbow
Golfer's elbow, known medically as medial epicondylitis, is a common sports-related condition that results from repetitive wrist and forearm movements, often seen in activities like golfing, racket sports, or weightlifting. It involves inflammation and micro-tears in the tendons that attach to the inner side of the elbow, leading to pain and tenderness.
Compatible Treatments
Frozen Shoulder
Frozen shoulder, also known as adhesive capsulitis, is a condition characterized by the gradual onset of shoulder pain and stiffness. It typically progresses through stages of increasing limitation in shoulder movement, making daily activities and sports participation challenging.
Compatible Treatments
Finger and Hand Injuries
Finger and hand injuries are common occurrences in sports, often resulting from direct trauma, repetitive stress, or overuse. These injuries can range from fractures and dislocations to tendonitis and ligament sprains, causing pain and impaired hand function.
Compatible Treatments
Femoral Acetabular Impingement (FAI)
Femoral acetabular impingement (FAI) is a condition commonly seen in athletes, characterized by an abnormal shape of the hip joint. This anatomical anomaly can cause the bones of the hip joint to rub against each other during movement, leading to pain, stiffness, and potential cartilage damage.
Compatible Treatments
Neck Pain
Neck pain is a prevalent issue among athletes, often resulting from the strain and physical demands of sports participation. It can be caused by muscle tension, overuse, or even direct trauma.
Compatible Treatments
Tennis Elbow
Tennis elbow, or lateral epicondylitis, is a common overuse injury that affects athletes, particularly those who engage in repetitive wrist and forearm movements, such as tennis players and golfers. This condition involves pain and tenderness on the outer part of the elbow, often accompanied by weakened grip strength.
Compatible Treatments
Trochanteric Bursitis
Trochanteric bursitis is a condition commonly seen in athletes, particularly runners and cyclists, and it involves inflammation of the bursa sac located near the hip joint's greater trochanter. This condition leads to pain and tenderness on the outer hip, which can limit a person's mobility and affect their sports performance.
Compatible Treatments
Turf Toe Injury (Metatarsophalangeal Joint Sprain)
Turf toe, or metatarsophalangeal joint sprain, is a common injury among athletes, particularly those who play on artificial turf surfaces. It involves damage to the ligaments surrounding the base of the big toe, leading to pain, swelling, and limited range of motion.
Compatible Treatments
Ankle Sprains
Eversion and inversion ankle sprains are two common types of ankle injuries. An inversion ankle sprain occurs when the ankle rolls inward, damaging the ligaments on the outer side of the joint, while an eversion ankle sprain happens when the ankle rolls outward, affecting the inner ligaments. Both injuries can cause pain, swelling, and instability in the ankle.
Compatible Treatments
Dislocated Shoulder
A dislocated shoulder occurs when the upper arm bone (humerus) pops out of its socket in the shoulder blade (scapula). This injury is often caused by a traumatic event, such as a fall or a collision during sports, and is characterized by severe pain, swelling, and limited range of motion in the affected shoulder.
Compatible Treatments
Concussion/Mild TBI
Mild TBI, often referred to as a concussion, is a prevalent concern in sports. It occurs due to a forceful blow or jolt to the head or body, leading to temporary neurological dysfunction. Athletes with a mild TBI may experience symptoms like headache, dizziness, and cognitive changes.
Compatible Treatments
Colles' Fracture
Colles' fracture is a common wrist injury frequently seen in sports, particularly when athletes fall onto outstretched hands. It involves a break in the radius bone near the wrist joint, resulting in pain, swelling, and limited wrist mobility.
Compatible Treatments
Clavicle Fractures
A clavicle fracture, or broken collarbone, is an injury we frequently encounter for our sports medicine in Evans, often caused by a direct impact or fall onto the shoulder or upper arm. Athletes with a clavicle fracture typically experience pain, swelling, and difficulty moving the affected arm.
Compatible Treatments
Burners and Stingers
Burners and stingers are transient nerve injuries commonly observed in contact sports like football. They occur when there is a sudden impact or trauma to the neck and shoulder region, resulting in a sharp burning sensation, numbness, or weakness radiating down the arm.
Compatible Treatments
Bicep Tendonitis
Bicep tendonitis is a common overuse injury among athletes, especially those involved in repetitive upper body motions such as throwing or weightlifting. It involves inflammation or irritation of the tendons connecting the bicep muscle to the shoulder or elbow, leading to symptoms like pain, weakness, and swelling in the affected arm.
Compatible Treatments
Avascular Necrosis
Avascular necrosis, also known as osteonecrosis, can affect athletes when the blood supply to a bone is disrupted, causing the bone tissue to die. This condition can result from injuries or the prolonged use of corticosteroid medications, leading to joint pain, limited mobility, and, in severe cases, joint degeneration.
Compatible Treatments
Osteoarthritis
People with osteoarthritis usually have joint pain and, after rest or inactivity, stiffness for a short period of time. The most commonly affected joints include the:
Hands (ends of the fingers and at the base and ends of the thumbs).
Knees
Hips
Neck
Lower back
Osteoarthritis affects each person differently. For some people, osteoarthritis is relatively mild and does not affect day-to-day activities. For others, it causes significant pain and disability.
Compatible Treatments
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL)
The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is a critical stabilizing ligament in the knee, often susceptible to injury in sports that involve sudden stops, pivots, or changes in direction. ACL tears can be debilitating, leading to knee instability, pain, and swelling, which can significantly impact an athlete's performance.
Compatible Treatments
Acromioclavicular Joint Injury (AC)
An acromioclavicular (AC) joint injury is a common occurrence we see in our sports medicine in Evans, often resulting from falls or direct trauma to the shoulder region. This injury can lead to pain, swelling, and instability at the top of the shoulder where the collarbone (clavicle) meets the shoulder blade (acromion).
Compatible Treatments
Achilles Tendonitis
Achilles tendonitis is a prevalent condition among athletes, characterized by inflammation and micro-tears in the Achilles tendon, which connects the calf muscles to the heel bone. It typically arises from overuse, improper footwear, or sudden increases in training intensity, leading to symptoms such as pain, stiffness, and swelling in the back of the ankle.
Compatible Treatments
Concussion/Mild TBI
Mild TBI, often referred to as a concussion, is a prevalent concern in sports. It occurs due to a forceful blow or jolt to the head or body, leading to temporary neurological dysfunction. Athletes with a mild TBI may experience symptoms like headache, dizziness, and cognitive changes.
Compatible Treatments
Avascular Necrosis
Avascular necrosis, also known as osteonecrosis, can affect athletes when the blood supply to a bone is disrupted, causing the bone tissue to die. This condition can result from injuries or the prolonged use of corticosteroid medications, leading to joint pain, limited mobility, and, in severe cases, joint degeneration.
Compatible Treatments
Strains & Sprains
Muscle strains are a frequent occurrence in sports, often resulting from sudden overstretching or forceful contraction of muscles. Athletes may experience pain, swelling, and muscle weakness as a result.
Compatible Treatments
Shin Splints
Shin splints, or medial tibial stress syndrome, is a prevalent issue we treat in our sports medicine in Evans, especially runners and those involved in high-impact sports. They involve pain and discomfort along the front of the lower leg, typically due to overuse or repetitive stress on the shinbone and its surrounding muscles and tissues.
Compatible Treatments
Sever's Disease
Sever's disease, also known as calcaneal apophysitis, is a common condition among young athletes, particularly those engaged in activities involving running and jumping. It occurs due to inflammation and irritation of the growth plate in the heel bone, causing heel pain and discomfort.
Compatible Treatments
Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis is a common foot ailment among athletes, especially those engaged in high-impact sports like running or basketball. It involves inflammation and micro-tears in the plantar fascia, the tissue that runs along the bottom of the foot, causing severe heel pain and stiffness, often most pronounced in the morning or after periods of inactivity.
Compatible Treatments
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Patellofemoral pain syndrome, commonly referred to as runner's knee, is a prevalent knee condition among athletes, particularly runners and cyclists. It is characterized by pain and discomfort around or behind the kneecap, exacerbated by activities like running, squatting, or ascending/descending stairs.
Compatible Treatments
Strains & Sprains
Muscle strains are a frequent occurrence in sports, often resulting from sudden overstretching or forceful contraction of muscles. Athletes may experience pain, swelling, and muscle weakness as a result.
Compatible Treatments
Neck Pain
Neck pain is a prevalent issue among athletes, often resulting from the strain and physical demands of sports participation. It can be caused by muscle tension, overuse, or even direct trauma.
Compatible Treatments
Burners and Stingers
Burners and stingers are transient nerve injuries commonly observed in contact sports like football. They occur when there is a sudden impact or trauma to the neck and shoulder region, resulting in a sharp burning sensation, numbness, or weakness radiating down the arm.
Compatible Treatments
Avascular Necrosis
Avascular necrosis, also known as osteonecrosis, can affect athletes when the blood supply to a bone is disrupted, causing the bone tissue to die. This condition can result from injuries or the prolonged use of corticosteroid medications, leading to joint pain, limited mobility, and, in severe cases, joint degeneration.
Compatible Treatments
Osteoarthritis
People with osteoarthritis usually have joint pain and, after rest or inactivity, stiffness for a short period of time. The most commonly affected joints include the:
Hands (ends of the fingers and at the base and ends of the thumbs).
Knees
Hips
Neck
Lower back
Osteoarthritis affects each person differently. For some people, osteoarthritis is relatively mild and does not affect day-to-day activities. For others, it causes significant pain and disability.
Compatible Treatments
Strains & Sprains
Muscle strains are a frequent occurrence in sports, often resulting from sudden overstretching or forceful contraction of muscles. Athletes may experience pain, swelling, and muscle weakness as a result.
Compatible Treatments
Shoulder Impingement
Shoulder impingement is a common problem in sports, especially in overhead athletes like baseball players and swimmers. It occurs when the tendons of the rotator cuff become pinched or compressed in the shoulder joint, leading to pain and limited range of motion.
Compatible Treatments
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator cuff tear injuries are prevalent among athletes, particularly those engaged in sports with repetitive overhead motions, such as baseball or tennis. These injuries involve damage to the group of muscles and tendons that stabilize the shoulder joint, leading to pain, weakness, and limited range of motion in the shoulder.
Compatible Treatments
Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL)
A posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) injury is a less common but significant knee injury in sports, often resulting from direct impact to the front of the knee while it is bent. PCL injuries can lead to pain, swelling, and instability in the knee joint.
Compatible Treatments
Golfer's Elbow
Golfer's elbow, known medically as medial epicondylitis, is a common sports-related condition that results from repetitive wrist and forearm movements, often seen in activities like golfing, racket sports, or weightlifting. It involves inflammation and micro-tears in the tendons that attach to the inner side of the elbow, leading to pain and tenderness.
Compatible Treatments
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