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Teenage boy running on our Alter G Anti-gravity treadmill at CHKD's sport medicine gym at Landstown in Virginia Beach.
Sports Medicine Program

Whether your child is playing youth sports or on the road to Olympic glory, the multi-disciplinary team at CHKD is dedicated to caring for young athletes.

Comprehensive Care for Athletes

Contact Our Sports Medicine Program

Phone: (757) 668-7529 (PLAY)

Injured?

Call our dedicated Sports Injury Hotline at 757-668-PLAY (7529) between 7:30 a.m. and 10 p.m. Monday through Friday for same or next-day appointments for urgent injuries. 

Our Team Approach to Care

CHKD's multidisciplinary sports medicine program offers comprehensive training and treatment to young athletes from elementary school through college. 

Our program combines the expertise of CHKD's orthopedic surgeons, sports medicine physicians, sports medicine physical therapists, and certified athletic trainers.

We understand the unique demands that sports place on young, growing bodies. Our goal is to enable a lifetime of successful participation in sports through effective treatment of injuries, injury prevention, sport-specific training and rehabilitation, and strengthening the crucial mind-body connection.

Our Services

Teen boy using the Alter G, Anti-Gravity Treadmill at CHKD's sports medicine gym in Landstown.

Sports Medicine

CHKD’s board-certified Sports Medicine physicians specialize in sports and activity-related problems affecting athletes and active children. Our focus is on treating and preventing injury, improving performance, and enhancing overall health by offering comprehensive care from specialists who understand the unique demands that sports place on young, growing bodies.

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Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine

CHKD's pediatric orthopedic surgeons have extensive experience and advanced training in working with young athletes, making them the region's premier choice for treatment of injuries in young athletes.





Teen girl lifting weights at the CHKD Sports Medicine gym in Virginia Beach.

Sports Medicine Physical Therapy

Physical therapy can be the most important part of your child's recovery from a sports injury. The sports rehabilitation specialists at CHKD provide personalized, sports specific care that will help your young athlete get back in the game safely ... and stronger than ever. They also work closely with our certified athletic trainers to offer injury prevention and sports performance training.

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Sports Performance Academy

The Sports Performance Academy (SPA) at CHKD is a collaboration of the entire CHKD Sports Medicine team offering specialized programs in injury evaluation and prevention, sport-specific training and rehabilitation, and educational programs for athletes, their families, and coaches in our community.

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Athletic Training

CHKD’s sports medicine program has more than 50 ATCs who provide medical coverage for sporting events and practices at area schools.

Conditions We Treat

Orthopedic Surgery
  • Fractures
  • Sprains and strains
  • Ligament, muscle, and tendon injuries
  • Knee pain and injuries
  • Shoulder pain and injuries 
  • Back pain and injuries
  • Dislocations
  • Overuse injuries/tendonitis
  • Little League shoulder
  • Little League elbow
  • Foot and hip injuries
Sports Medicine
Sports Medicine Physical Therapy
  • Joint injuries
  • Muscle injuries
  • Fractures, sprains and strains
  • Stress fractures
  • Joint instability
  • ACL injuries
  • Meniscus tears
  • Dislocations
  • Activity-related chest pain, breathing difficulties, or faintness

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CHKD sports medicine experts provide up-to-date sports performance and sports medicine information.