There is often more than one way to effectively
treat an injury. Treatment programs are always adjusted to meet the individual
needs of the athlete and the unique requirements of the athlete's sport
or activity.
The primary use of medicines in sports is to
treat pain and inflammation. Athletes may also take medicines to treat specific
medical conditions, such as asthma or diabetes, or to treat common illnesses,
like colds, congestion, cough, allergies,
Water polo is an intense sport that requires
athletes to tread water and swim for long periods. There is a version for
younger athletes that allows them to stand in shallow water or hang onto the
side of the pool, but this is illegal in competitive
A safe and speedy return to activity following a
sports injury or an illness depends on early recognition and treatment. Knowing
when to see your doctor is an important step in this process.
79 S Windsor St, PO Box 119 South Royalton, VT 05068
Office Hours
Mon-Fri: Phones open at 8:00 AM, visits start at 9:00AM. Closed from 12-1 for lunch, voicemail only during lunch hour. Open until 5pm. Check facebook for holiday hours.
On-Call Clinician available afterhours and on weekends, call main number to page.