The Sports Injury Unit at Nanavati Max Super Speciality Hospital is the most prominent resource for quality healthcare, Total Rehabilitation, and orthopaedic and sports injuries treatment in Mumbai. We are home to a team of professional Sports & Orthopaedic Surgeons, Physiotherapists, Sports Nutritionists, and dieticians, who offer a tailored patient-centric treatment plan for our active patients by following a multidisciplinary approach to get them back to their active lives.
At our unit, we treat athletes and non-athletic people of all ages with the top-of-the-line treatment in association with our rehabilitation team that helps patients in building strength, improve balance, become more flexible, and increase their endurance level.
The unit (one of the best sports injury centres in Mumbai, India) is well-equipped with advanced technology to perform the least invasive yet highly-effective treatments for a lot of elite athletes as well as weekend warriors to help them feel better and offer rapid recovery from injury. In addition to this, we follow preventative strategies to ensure our patients get back to a 100% performance level as expeditiously as possible.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is a Sports Medicine Hospital, and How is it Different From a Regular Hospital?
A sports medicine or injury hospital is a specialised facility that provides treatment and care for individuals who have sustained sports-related injuries. These hospitals have certified medical professionals like physiotherapists, trauma surgeons, and orthopaedic experts for joint or bone-related complications. The unit specialises in medicine and has experience treating various sports injuries such as sprains, strains, fractures, and concussions. They differ from regular hospitals because they have advanced equipment, infrastructure, expertise, and vast experience handling sports injuries.
2. What Type of Injuries Can be Treated at A Sports Medicine Hospital?
Sports medicine hospitals are equipped with specialists for the comprehensive management of injuries through diagnostic imaging, advanced surgical procedures, and targeted rehabilitation programs. These facilities can treat a broad spectrum of injuries, ranging from common sprains, strains, and fractures to more complex conditions such as major dislocations, torn ligaments, and concussions. The hospitals have tailor-made, standard-of-care for professional athletes and sportspersons' unique needs. With a strong emphasis on rehabilitation services, the centres ensure a complete recovery with natural agility and mobility, helping professional sportspersons compete at regional, national, or international levels.
3. Do I Need a Referral to Visit a Sports Medicine Hospital?
No, you need not be referred to a sports medicine hospital. These facilities welcome walk-in patients for sports injury care. Please seek the nearest hospital's emergency department in cases of severe injuries needing urgent attention. For non-acute injuries, schedule an OPD appointment via the hospital's website or contact number.
4. What Type of Medical Professionals Work at a Sports Medicine Hospital?
Sports medicine hospitals are managed by a team of multidisciplinary experts with vast diagnostic, treatment and rehabilitation experience of sport or exercise-induced injuries. This team typically includes certified sports medicine physiotherapists, emergency medicine experts, orthopaedic surgeons, and trained paramedic staff. The team is also supported by sports nutritionists or sports psychologists, offering a comprehensive approach to injury treatment, rehabilitation, and prevention for athletes at all levels.
5. How Long Does it Take to Recover from a Sports Injury?
The recovery period for a sports injury depends on the nature and severity of the injury, the patient's health condition and age, history of similar or other injury/trauma and the patient's adherence to the rehabilitation program. The sports medicine multidisciplinary team can assess the injury and suggest a probable recovery period, which can be unique for each individual. Recovery is a collaborative process where clinical expertise can be strengthened with patient and caregiver participation.