Orthopaedics

Sports Medicine Clinic

When you get injured while playing a sport, it's important to see a specialist who understands sports injuries—someone who will get you back to living an active lifestyle as quickly and safely as possible. That's exactly the kind of specialist you'll find at DHMC's Sports Medicine Clinic (DH Sports).

Get to Know the DH Sports Team & Learn Helpful Tips

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Articles and Tips

Charles F. Carr, MD

about signs of when you need to see a specialist.

 Hamstring Stretch

Stretching exercises designed for athletes (PDF, 166KB)

Steve Vincente, PT

how physical therapists help the sports patient.

 Kirsten Gleeson, PT

The Role of the Physical Therapist in Running and Cycling Injury Prevention: A Conversation with DHMC's Kirsten Gleeson, PT

Richard Peterson, PA-C, MS

what types of patients he sees in the Sports Medicine Clinic.

 Paul J. Hecht, MD

Overuse Injuries of Runners: Q&A with Dr. Paul Hecht

Kristine A. Karlson, MD

how to handle recovery after a sports injury.

 Michael B. Sparks, MD

Common Cycling Injuries: Q&A with Dr. Michael Sparks

John T. Nutting, MD

for rotator cuff injuries.

    

At the clinic, we treat both the "weekend warrior" and full-time athletes. All of the physicians on our team are athletes themselves and can relate directly to sports-related injuries.

You can trust the DH Sports team to get you back to your passion, no matter what your age or level of involvement in sports activities. We have first-hand experience treating some of the most elite athletes in the world:

  • Our family practice physician, Dr. Kristine Karlson, a nationally-recognized athlete who competed in the 1992 Olympics, was a team doctor at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing.
  • We provide sideline medical coverage for athletic programs at Dartmouth College, Hanover High School, Hartford High School, Kimball Union Academy, and Lebanon High School.

Our services include lab, X-ray, state-of-the-art diagnostics, and even pharmacy services, all under one roof at DHMC. No referral is required, just call us directly at (603) 650-7788 to schedule an appointment.

Location: In the Orthopaedic clinic area at Reception 3A (PDF).

Clinic Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Healthcare Providers: See our Sports Medicine Team page. The staff at the clinic also provide physician support for the many Dartmouth sports teams.

Referrals: Appointments for the Sports Medicine Clinic are welcomed from both patients and referring physicians, and are available by calling (603) 650-7788.