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Sports Medicine Doctors - Springfield, MO

We found 13 sports medicine doctors in Springfield, MO.

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Dr. Christopher M. Miller, M.D.

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Sports Medicine, Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

3555 S National Avenue, Springfield, MO

417-875-3000

Dr. Christopher Miller's areas of specialization are orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and sports medicine; he sees patients in Springfield, MO.
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Dr. Shannon Lee Woods, MD

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Sports Medicine, Family Medicine, Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

3555 S National Avenue, Springfield, MO

Dr. Shannon Woods sees patients in Springfield, MO. His medical specialty is sports medicine. Dr. Woods is a graduate of the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine.
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Dr. Joshua Brandon, DO

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Sports Medicine, Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

3555 S National Avenue, Springfield, MO

Dr. Joshua Brandon is a graduate of Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine.
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Dr. Marc Robert Propst, MD

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Sports Medicine, Family Medicine, Emergency Medicine

3555 S National Avenue, Springfield, MO

Dr. Marc Propst practices family medicine, emergency medicine, and sports medicine in Springfield, MO. He attended the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine.
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Dr. Trevor Conner, DO

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Sports Medicine, Family Medicine, Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

3555 S National Avenue, Springfield, MO

Dr. Trevor Conner's areas of specialization are family medicine, orthopedics/orthopedic surgery, and sports medicine; he sees patients in Springfield, MO.
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Dr. Grant Ralston, MD

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Sports Medicine, Family Medicine

3555 S National Avenue, Springfield, MO
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Dr. Eric M. Gifford, M.D.

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Sports Medicine, Family Medicine

3328 S National Avenue, Springfield, MO 65807

417-771-3147

Dr. Eric Gifford is a family medicine and sports medicine specialist in Springfield, MO.
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Dr. John Leslie Putnam, MD

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Sports Medicine, Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

4350 S National Avenue, Springfield, MO

417-447-1000

Dr. John Putnam is an orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and sports medicine specialist in Springfield, MO. He is a graduate of the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine.
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Mr. Tyler Wright Landgraf, MSED, ATC

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Sports Medicine, Physiatry

901 S National Avenue, Springfield, MO 65804

417-576-8009

Dr. Tyler Landgraf practices physiatry (physical medicine & rehabilitation) and sports medicine in Springfield, MO.
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Mr. Zachary C. Roberts, CSCS, ATC

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Sports Medicine, Physiatry

901 S National Avenue, Springfield, MO

417-836-5336

Dr. Zachary Roberts, who practices in Springfield, MO, is a medical specialist in physiatry (physical medicine & rehabilitation) and sports medicine.
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Erin E. Kineman, ATC

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Sports Medicine, Emergency Medicine

900 N Benton Avenue, Springfield, MO

417-860-7528

Dr. Erin Kineman's specialties are emergency medicine and sports medicine. She practices in Springfield, MO.
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Connor Parrish

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Sports Medicine, Physiatry

4331 S Fremont Avenue, Springfield, MO

417-820-5010

Dr. Connor Parrish, who practices in Springfield, MO, is a medical specialist in physiatry (physical medicine & rehabilitation) and sports medicine.
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Logan Prescott

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Sports Medicine, Physiatry

3545 S National Avenue, Springfield, MO

417-269-3282

Dr. Logan Prescott is a physiatry (physical medicine & rehabilitation) and sports medicine specialist in Springfield, MO.

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What is Sports Medicine?

Sports medicine is the specialty that promotes physical fitness and activity while managing, treating, and preventing injuries that happen during exercise or participation in sports. Sports medicine fosters wellness and fitness and works to inhibit injury. A sports medicine specialist may work with professional athletes, school sports teams, individuals who participate in sports on the weekend for fun, or someone who is just beginning to exercise for the first time. Although their main focus is on musculoskeletal function, sports medicine specialists also care for patients' full medical and nutritional needs as they relate to their active lifestyle.

Some examples of the kinds of injuries and issues that a sports medicine specialist might see in their work include:

Acute sports injuries (sprains, fractures)
Overuse injuries (tendonitis, bursitis)
Head injuries (concussion)
Heat injuries (heat stroke)
Athletes with chronic illness (asthma, diabetes, heart disease) and how their illness is affected by exercise
Nutrition and the use of supplements
Developing a safe exercise plan for obese or sedentary patients
Substance abuse of performance-enhancing drugs
Teaching proper form and technique to reduce the chance of injury

Sports medicine specialists often work closely with orthopedic specialists, and the scope of their work can have some overlap. The main distinction is that orthopedic specialists can perform surgery when it is needed, while sports medicine specialists focus on non-surgical solutions for injuries.

Whether they are the team physicians making sure every professional player is performing safely and at their best, or community specialists getting a player back in the game after a sprained ankle, sports medicine doctors are there to make sure people are in good condition to lead an active life.