Sports and school physicals
Sports, school, camp and work physicals, with OHSAA forms completed by a sports medicine-trained team.
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Joint pain and injuries can sideline you from the things you enjoy, whether that is a high school season, a weekend run or simply getting through the workday without a sore knee. At Beckett Ridge Family Medicine, you can get care for these problems from providers who know sports medicine and also know you and your family.
Dr. Chris Diatte is board certified in both Family Practice and Sports Medicine. He completed a Sports Medicine Fellowship with St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Dayton, Ohio, and has volunteered with high school athletic teams. Our nurse practitioners, Kim Butts and Taylor Boontjer, also see patients with injuries and joint pain.
We care for student athletes, weekend warriors and older adults from West Chester Township, Liberty Township, Mason and Fairfield.
Problems we commonly see
- Sprains and strains, such as a rolled ankle, a twisted knee or a pulled muscle.
- Overuse injuries from repeating the same motion, such as tendon pain, shin pain or a sore elbow or shoulder.
- Knee pain from injuries, overuse or wear and tear.
- Shoulder pain from lifting, throwing or reaching.
- Back and neck pain from strain, posture or activity.
- Arthritis and joint stiffness that make daily life harder.
How we evaluate your pain
We start by listening. We ask how the pain started, what makes it better or worse and what you need to get back to. Then your provider examines the joint or area, checking movement, strength, stability and where it hurts. If your injury needs a closer look, we arrange imaging at an outside facility and go over the results with you.
Your treatment plan
Most joint and muscle problems get better with the right plan and some patience. Depending on your injury, your plan may include:
- Rest and activity changes. Rest doesn't always mean stopping everything. Often it means changing how you move so the injury can heal while you stay active.
- Home exercises. Simple stretching and strengthening exercises can help you recover and lower the chance of the same injury happening again.
- Medicine when appropriate. Over-the-counter or prescription medicine may help with pain and swelling. We'll talk about what is safe for you, especially if you have other health conditions.
- Referral to physical therapy when guided rehab will help you recover.
- Referral to orthopedics if your injury may need a specialist's care or surgery. We stay involved and help you understand your options.
Return to play for student athletes
Getting back into the game too soon can turn a small injury into a bigger one. We work with student athletes and their parents on a step-by-step return to practice and competition, based on how the injury is healing, not just on the calendar. For a suspected concussion, an athlete should return to sports only with a health care provider's approval and supervision. The CDC's HEADS UP guide to returning to sports explains the gradual steps.
Need a physical before the season starts? See our sports and school physicals page.
Living well with arthritis
Arthritis is one of the most common causes of joint pain, especially as we get older. While it is a long-term condition, there is a lot you can do to stay active and comfortable. We help you manage pain, keep moving, build strength around the joint and reach a healthy weight if that would ease the load on your knees and hips. If you'd like support with weight, our medical weight loss program may help.
Go to the ER or call 911 if a bone looks out of place or is poking through the skin, a limb is cold, pale or numb, or you can't move or put any weight on it after a serious injury.
For a new injury during office hours, we may be able to see you the same day. Call (513) 860-4600.
