Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Sports Physical Therapy - Webb Bridge

Does your child or teen have a sports injury? Our pediatric sports medicine specialists are dedicated to getting young athletes back in the game.

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On Sept. 6, 2022, Children’s opened a new orthopedic and sports medicine clinic in Douglasville. With the opening of the new clinic, we transitioned our current patients and staff from our Villa Rica office to Douglasville. Call 404-255-1933 if you have questions.

Your young athlete’s body is still growing, even as a teen. That’s why your athlete needs care designed especially for growing bones, muscles and ligaments. Sports medicine specialists have special training that enables them to get kids moving and back on the field again—not just for one season but for many seasons to come.

The Sports Medicine Program at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta is Georgia’s only nationally ranked program for teens* and one of the only programs in the country dedicated exclusively to caring for growing athletes. This means we only treat youth and teen athletes so we have a wealth of experience treating pediatric sports injuries and illnesses.

Our sports medicine professionals deliver a complete package of care from start to finish. They guide athletes from assessment of their injuries through diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation until they can safely return to play.

Our team is trained in age-appropriate techniques and focused on treating sports-related injuries and conditions in growing athletes. They work collaboratively to give each athlete the best chance at a good outcome.

Children’s has one of the largest pediatric sports medicine programs in the Southeast. We have 13 clinics, 11 sports physical therapy gyms, more than 25 sports physical therapists, and more than 30 certified athletic trainers at 40 high schools and clubs.

We’re the official pediatric healthcare system and sports medicine program of Atlanta United. The high-quality care delivered by the Sports Medicine Program at Children’s is recognized across the nation, even by professional sports leagues like Major League Soccer (MLS).

For a safe and speedy recovery from a sports injury, early detection is key. Detection of sports injuries can be difficult because they are not always traumatic—they can have subtle symptoms that progress over time.

If your growing athlete has an injury, it’s important he sees a sports medicine team trained in pediatrics, and one that understands how to diagnose and care for kids and teens to avoid long-term damage. Our multidisciplinary team develops specialized, effective treatments that return teen athletes to playing their sport as safely and quickly as possible.

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Adaptive sports are sports for individuals with disabilities. While adaptive sports often resemble existing sports played by able-bodied athletes, there may be some modifications in the equipment and rules to meet the adaptive athletes’ needs. Nearly any sport can be adapted, including basketball, dance, tennis, cycling, hockey and many others.

Children’s certified athletic trainers are trusted by over 40 regional high schools and clubs to deliver medical coverage at practices, games and events in your community. Our athletic trainers are hospital employees and provide injury prevention measures, emergency care and injury management.

While general orthopedic surgeons who see adults can treat pediatric patients, children make up only a small percentage of their practice. Our team, on the other hand, are specialists in kids and teens, treating children and teens 100% of the time.

We have one of the largest pediatric orthopedic and sports medicine practices in the Southeast and four of our 15 orthopedic surgeons are dedicated to sports surgery for growing athletes. Not only are our surgeons trained in pediatric orthopedic surgery, they also specialize in sports medicine. We are the only nationally ranked pediatric orthopedics program in Georgia.*

Our surgery team works together with other disciplines to surround a patient with complete and comprehensive care. For example, our surgeons work closely with pediatric radiologists and anesthesiologists. We also partner with a patient’s medical home and physical therapist after surgery to provide insight into the patient’s recovery.

In addition to participating in national multicenter prospective study groups, we have more than 60 active research studies. Our focus on research and outcomes help us offer innovative surgeries and technological advances to treat growing athletes.

Our Sports Medicine Program, led by orthopedic and sports medicine specialists, includes doctors and surgeons who work closely with orthopedic surgeons in the community to help ensure complete, coordinated care is delivered seamlessly at our hospitals for growing athletes with sports medicine needs.

Our program is led by Michael T. Busch, MD, Surgical Director at Children's. Our orthopedic quality and outcomes initiatives are led by Crystal Perkins, MD, Medical Director at Children's.

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