Apex Sports and Regenerative Medicine, established by Dr. Daniel Savarino, recently opened its doors in Tinton Falls to meet the growing need for Sports Medicine services in Monmouth County. Dr. Savarino is here to answer your most pressing questions about Sports Medicine, musculoskeletal injury and the services offered at Apex Sports and Regenerative Medicine.
What kind of injuries do you treat?
Musculoskeletal injuries can happen to anyone, regardless of age, fitness level or whether or not you are an athlete. Sports medicine physicians treat injuries that affect mobility, flexibility and strength and help prevent movement-related injuries.
Musculoskeletal injuries can be acute or chronic. Acute injuries occur because of an impact, fall or trauma and might include a sprain, strain, dislocation or fracture. Acute injuries should be treated immediately. Chronic injuries develop over time, as a result of repetitive motion, or when you dramatically increase the duration, frequency or intensity of an activity. Chronic injuries can also occur when you do not warm up sufficiently before beginning an activity, or use improper technique and/or equipment. Chronic injuries include stress fractures, tendinopathy or shin splints. If left untreated, chronic injury will become more severe over time.
What exactly is a sports medicine specialist?
A sports medicine specialist is a physician who has received training in the prevention and non-surgical management of injuries, or an orthopedic surgeon with specialized sports medicine training. At Apex Sports and Regenerative Medicine we specialize in non-operative and regenerative treatments.
Over 90 percent of injuries treated by a sports medicine specialist are non-surgical, according to the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine. At Apex we offer cutting edge, minimally invasive procedures using ultrasound guidance, which result in less downtime than surgery, so you’re able to resume your favorite activities more quickly. We also offer a wide range of regenerative treatments, like PRP, stem cell therapy and high dose laser therapy to help your body recover from injury.
What happens at a typical appointment?
To diagnose your injury and determine treatment, we will take a thorough history of your health background and activities, as well as a physical exam. We may also take X-rays or conduct imaging tests, depending on the nature and severity of the injury.
You don’t have to be a competitive athlete to benefit from the care of a sports medicine doctor. Whether you’re suffering from a musculoskeletal injury, hoping to alleviate pain and increase mobility so you can carry out daily activities, or you’re an athlete hoping to improve your performance, a sports medicine physician can design and carry out a treatment plan to help you to stay active.
Do you accept my insurance?
Insurance carriers refer to Apex as an “out-of-network” facility. This does not mean that we do not accept your insurance, but rather, it means that we do not currently have a contract with your health insurance provider. However, if you have an insurance policy with out-of-network benefits (i.e., a PPO policy), you can be reimbursed for your visit. Our staff is happy to answer any questions about insurance and payment.
Apex Sports and Regenerative Medicine is located at 55 N. Gilbert St. suite 1101 in Tinton Falls and is open Monday-Friday. To learn more about the practice or to schedule an appointment with Dr. Savarino, please call the office at 732-385-APEX (2739) or visit our website at apexsportsnj.com.
