CCentralia Sports Doc

Basketball injury care

Stay ready for Basketball.

Repeated jumping, landing, cutting, and contact make ankles and knees especially vulnerable. We build recovery around the movements the athlete needs on court.

Know the injury

Common injuries

  • Ankle sprains
  • Jumper’s knee (patellar tendinopathy)
  • ACL injuries, especially in girls
  • Jammed fingers
  • Concussions

How we help

Evaluate first. Treat what matters.

01

Pinpoint the problem

A focused exam looks at the painful area, the surrounding joints, and the sport-specific movement that triggers symptoms.

02

Start conservative

We begin with the least costly, least invasive care likely to help, then coordinate additional options when appropriate.

03

Test the return

Progress is based on symptoms, strength, control, and sport demands—not just the calendar.

Prevention & return to play

Build confidence before competition

Return-to-court progression includes landing control, deceleration, change of direction, repeated jumping, and practice exposure before full competition.

Return-to-play decisions are individualized. Evaluation does not guarantee clearance or a specific recovery timeline.

Get your basketball athlete evaluated.

Call the clinic or book online. We’ll help you choose the right next step.

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