Sports Medicine

Sports medicine provides specialized care to athletes of all levels. Board-certified sports medicine doctor Kyle Borque, MD, of Houston Methodist Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, helps patients of all ages optimize their play and heal from and prevent injuries. Call the Houston and Sugar Land, Texas office, or use the online tool to book an appointment today. 

Dr. Borque currently serves as a team physician for the Houston Texans, the Houston and Sugar Land Space Cowboys, and the U.S. Soccer team. He previously served as a team physician for the New England Patriots. Dr. Borque’s experience treating professional athletes allows him to provide the highest level of care for active people of all levels.  

What is sports medicine?

Patients who are especially active or play recreational, collegiate, or professional sports benefit from specialized care to help them stay safe and injury-free during physical activity. A sports medicine specialist like Dr. Borque also has the experience and training to help athletes return to a high level of function if they’ve been unfortunate enough to experience an injury. 

When should I see a sports medicine specialist? 

Contact Houston Methodist Orthopedics and Sports Medicine if you’ve experienced an acute injury during play or practice. Also, reach out if you have pain during practice or play that affects your performance. The earlier you seek treatment, the more likely you can avoid serious complications that keep you on the bench for months. 

What types of injuries does a sports medicine specialist treat?

Dr. Borque specializes in young athletes with knee injuries but treats a wide range of sports-related concerns that are acute (immediate) or chronic. Make an appointment to diagnose and treat:

• Dislocations
• Fractures
• Cartilage injuries
• Tendinitis
• Sprains and strains
• Knee pain
• Shoulder and elbow pain
  
  

If you struggle with joint pain, weakness, or stiffness that affects your performance, you’ll also benefit from treatment from a sports medicine specialist.    

What treatments do you offer as a sports medicine specialist? 

Dr. Borque customizes your treatment according to your symptoms, sport, and specific recovery goals. He assesses your muscle strength, joint range of motion, and flexibility to identify the root cause of any problem.  

Dr. Borque may also order imaging tests, like X-rays, MRIs, or blood tests, to help him determine the origins of your injury and the best treatment. 

Sports medicine treatments may include:

• Rest, ice, compression, and elevation (RICE), especially when it comes to acute injuries
• Physical therapy
• Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) or prescription pain medications
• Regenerative medicine, such as platelet-rich plasma injections
• Immobilization in a cast or brace
• Therapeutic injections, such as corticosteroid injections

As a sports medicine specialist, Dr. Borque can also determine when surgery is the best course of treatment for your particular injury. He is an accomplished orthopedic surgeon who can see you through your procedure and manage your recovery. 

You’re an athlete, and you deserve specialized care. Call Houston Methodist Orthopedics and Sports Medicine to schedule a sports medicine appointment, or use the online tool to book.