Sports Medicine

What is Sports Medicine?

At Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare (JHAH), our expert Sports Medicine team specializes in the treatment, rehabilitation, and prevention of sports-related injuries for athletes of all levels – from professionals to recreational enthusiasts. We focus on preserving joint health and ensuring a safe, timely return to activity for sports enthusiasts of all ages.

Our team consists of highly skilled orthopedic surgeons and physical therapists with specialized fellowship training in orthopedic sports medicine from the US and Canada, ensuring world-class care for every patient.

Our Sports Medicine team utilizes advanced techniques, including minimally invasive surgeries, to promote faster recovery and reduce complications. We commonly treat sports-related injuries affecting the:

Knee

Ligament injuries to the knee including ACL tears
Meniscus tears
Cartilage injuries
Patellar instability
Tendon injuries (patellar, quadriceps)
Tendinitis and arthritis (runner’s knee, jumper’s knee)
Fractures

Foot and ankle

Ankle instability and ligament tears
Achilles tendon injuries
Plantar fasciitis (heel pain)
Toe deformities such as bunions or hammer toes
Foot and ankle fractures
Foot and ankle arthritis

Hip

Hip impingement
Hip labral tear
Hip bursitis
Hip arthritis

Hand and wrist

Nerve compression syndromes (carpal tunnel)
Tenosynovitis (trigger finger, De Quervain’s)
Fractures
Arthritis

Shoulder

Rotator cuff conditions and injuries
Instability (dislocation and subluxation)
Acromioclavicular joint injuries
Fractures
Arthritis

Elbow

Ligament injuries
Tendonitis
Epicondylitis (tennis elbow, golfer’s elbow)
Fractures
Arthritis

Sports rehabilitation programs

Whether you’re recovering from a sports injury or aiming to improve performance, we provide personalized therapy to restore function, help prevent re-injury, and enhance physical strength and endurance.

What to expect from our Sports Medicine services

You will receive confirmation of your Orthopedic Clinic appointment by SMS and/or email. If you need to cancel or reschedule, use MyChart or call 800-305-4444 at least 24 hours before your appointment.

Arrive 15 minutes before your appointment and go directly to the reception area to check in/register. Within five minutes, a member of our nursing staff will carry out a physical assessment and review your medical history with you. You can then expect a wait of around 20 to 30 minutes before meeting your physician.

Your meeting with the physician will last about 20 minutes and will give you an opportunity to discuss how your care will progress and establish a personalized treatment plan. We may be able to provide a diagnosis at this first visit, but additional testing is often required.

Some tests can be done on the same day, while others may require a separate appointment or special preparation. Before you leave, the team will provide detailed instructions about what will happen next. If surgery is needed, your surgeon will arrange it.