Beat the heat; protect your skin
The temperature of the air is rising, the sun is shining, and the days are getting longer; its summer time in Northeastern PA. This is the time when we are all most susceptible to sun burn or other serious skin conditions. Click to read full story.
GWV athletic trainers cover UNICO Classic
For the eighth consecutive year, Geisinger Wyoming Valley athletic trainers volunteered their services covering the 59th Annual UNICO All-Star Football Classic. Click to read full story.
One hit may be all it takes for concussion
Matthew McElroy, MD, discusses recent head injuries to high-profile NFL quarterbacks. Click to read full story.
Looking to Get Active?
Geisinger Sports Medicine sponsors River Towns Race Series, which hosts a variety of race types spanning the spring, summer and fall seasons in Central Pennsylvania. Need a good reason to get out there and get active? Wilkes-Barre Racing is hosting races this fall to raise money for the "Dave Thomas for Adoptions Fund." These include a half marathon/10K/1-mile run. So what are you waiting for? Get out there!
Platelet Gel Therapy
Geisinger is a national leader in using Platelet Rich Plasma to improve outcomes. Click here to learn more.
Sports Medicine in the news
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Cameron's Story
Learn about the benefits of choosing Geisinger Sports Medicine from one local athlete and Chief of Sports Medicine, Daniel Feldmann, MD. Read more.
JJ Outlaw's Story
Learn about the benefits of choosing Geisinger Sports Medicine from one local athlete and Director of Sports Medicine, William Krywicki, MD. Read more.
Physical fitness and recreation are important ingredients in a well-rounded lifestyle. Part of being a successful athlete includes recognizing your limitations, allowing your body to rest and recuperate properly, and providing it with sufficient nutrition and hydration. In training and competition, risk of injury can be minimized with injury prevention education. When an injury does occur, you want to make sure it is handled by professional physicians with a holistic philosophy who respect the unique needs of an athlete.
We specialize in helping student and professional athletes as well as weekend warriors!
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At Geisinger Sports Medicine, our experienced team of sports injury specialists improves the capabilities of sports medicine, one patient at a time, with our comprehensive injury services. From diagnosis and treatment to rehabilitation and recovery, our goal is to help you get back in the game – quickly and safely – with quality care you can count on.
Appointments
To request an appointment with a Geisinger Sports Medicine specialist, please call the Danville Office at 1-866-414-4988 or the Wilkes-Barre Office at 1-800-921-1467
Don’t let an injury keep you on the bench. Schedule your Geisinger Sports Medicine appointment today.