Sports Medicine in Boise
Idaho Sports Medicine Institute provides comprehensive sports medicine in Boise for athletes and active individuals of all levels. Our sports medicine physicians specialize in diagnosing, treating, and preventing musculoskeletal injuries without surgery whenever possible.
From acute sports injuries to chronic overuse conditions, our team delivers evidence-based care designed to restore function, reduce pain, and safely return you to activity.
Conservative care
Non-Surgical Sports Injury Treatment
Many sports injuries can be treated without surgery. Our sports medicine physicians evaluate ligament injuries, tendon conditions, joint pain, muscle strains, and overuse injuries using a detailed clinical examination and advanced imaging when needed.
Activity Modification & Guided Rehabilitation
Structured protocols that protect healing tissue while maintaining strength and conditioning
Bracing & Orthotic Support
Custom and off-the-shelf bracing to stabilize joints and support return to activity
Diagnostic Ultrasound Imaging
Ultrasound imaging to non-invasively diagnose conditions
Ultrasound-Guided Injections
Precision-guided medication delivery directly into affected tissue for improved outcomes
Steroid Injections
Corticosteroid injections to reduce inflammation and relieve pain in affected joints and soft tissue
Prolotherapy
Dextrose-based injections that stimulate the body's natural healing response to strengthen weakened ligaments and tendons
Platelet-Rich Plasma Injections
PRP therapy using the body's own healing factors to accelerate tendon and ligament recovery
Viscosupplementation for Joint Pain
Hyaluronic acid injections to reduce joint friction and improve mobility in arthritic joints
Compartment Pressure Testing
Measurement of pressure within muscle compartments to diagnose excertional compartment syndrome
Precision Diagnosis
Advanced Diagnostic and Injection Therapies
Accurate diagnosis is essential for effective sports medicine care. We utilize diagnostic musculoskeletal ultrasound to evaluate tendons, ligaments, muscles, and joints in real time.
Ultrasound-guided injections allow for the precise placement of medication directly into the affected tissue. This improves accuracy and may enhance treatment outcomes.
Performance Lab
Performance Testing and Return to Play
For competitive athletes and highly active individuals, we offer advanced performance testing to guide training and rehabilitation. These tools allow us to objectively measure strength, endurance, biomechanics, and readiness to return to sport.
Athlete Readiness
Sports Physicals and Injury Prevention
We provide comprehensive sports physicals for athletes in 9th grade and older. These evaluations assess overall health and readiness for participation in organized athletics.
Beyond injury treatment, our sports medicine team emphasizes injury prevention strategies through:
Who we Treat
Care for Every
Level of Athlete
While we treat professional and collegiate athletes, most of our patients are active individuals from Boise and the surrounding communities. Whether you are recovering from an injury, managing chronic joint pain, or seeking to improve performance, our sports medicine team provides personalized care tailored to your goals.
Ready to Return
to Activity?
If you are experiencing persistent joint pain, instability, or injury that has not improved with conservative care, schedule an evaluation with Idaho Sports Medicine Institute. Our physicians in Boise are here to help you return to activity safely and confidently.