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“This means considering the sport
they play and how they move to
identify why they got injured in the
first place and ensure good body
mechanics to help prevent injuries
in the future.”
Thanks to his dual board certifications
in sports medicine and internal
medicine, Seifert extends his
care beyond just treating injuries.
He also looks at areas like sleep and
nutrition to help athletes be their
very best. Other ways that Seifert
cares for patients includes concussion
management, helping athletes
with chronic or acute conditions
(such as having asthma or the flu),
advice on exercise programs, return
to play decisions, recommendations
on strength and conditioning training
and general healthy lifestyle
promotion.
Sports Injuries Can
Affect Anyone
The vast majority of sports
injuries are nonsurgical — about
90%. Seifert helps patients by recommending
the best treatment
plan for each patient and advises on
whether evaluation by a surgeon is
warranted.
Sometimes it’s not an injury, but
rather lingering pain or a nuisance issue,
that needs to be addressed — like
knee pain or having limited range of
motion in your shoulder. In these
cases, he encourages patients to see a
sports medicine specialist sooner rather
than later. Don’t just live with it.
“Most joint issues are wear and
tear issues, so the sooner you get treatment,
the better we can help to preserve
the joint,” says Seifert. “Sometimes,
that may mean surgery. Other
times more conservative treatments
like injection therapy or physical
therapy can give you the result you’re
looking for.”
What UCF Health Can
Do For You
UCF Health is the faculty practice
of the UCF College of Medicine.
It has two clinic locations (one
near the main University of Central
Florida campus and the other in Lake
Nona) and first opened to the public
in 2011. The practice offers multispecialty
care in everything from primary
care to general surgery. The physicians
at UCF Health are dedicated to providing
research-based care in a warm
and caring environment. Patients are
actively involved in their care with an
emphasis on patient education.
Whether you are an elite athlete
or weekend warrior, the team at UCF
Health is here is help keep you active
and healthy.
Learn more about all of the
sports medicine services
available at UCF Health at
ucfhealth.com or call
407-266-DOCS to schedule
an appointment.
Whether you
consider yourself
an athlete or not,
a sports medicine
doctor can help with:
• Breaks, sprains and strains
• Joint pain
• Tendon issues
• Head injuries
• Nutrition and supplements
• Exercise prescription to
increase physical activity
• Recommendations on
strength training and
conditioning
• “Return to play” decisions
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