Sports Injury Doctors on Long Island
From weekend athletes to student-athletes, our Long Island physicians diagnose and treat sports and overuse injuries — and get you back to activity safely with non-surgical care.
- Same-day & next-day appointments
- Orthopedics · Physical Therapy · Chiropractic · Pain Management
- On-site digital X-ray
- 4.9★ from 346+ patient reviews
Call (631) 560-8357 — Get Back in the Game Find your nearest office →
New York No-Fault · Workers’ Compensation · Most major insurance
Not sure if your injury is covered? Ask us first.
Our team verifies your coverage, explains what it pays for, and books your first evaluation at the Long Island location closest to you.
- $0 out of pocket for covered patients
- 7 Long Island locations
- You choose your own treating provider
Sports injuries we treat
- Sprains and strains
- Knee injuries (ligament, meniscus)
- Shoulder injuries (rotator cuff, instability)
- Tendonitis and overuse injuries
- Back and neck strains
Diagnosis & treatment
After an orthopedic evaluation and imaging when needed, we build a recovery plan using physical therapy, chiropractic care, and pain management — with guidance on a safe, gradual return to sport.
Long Island offices & service areas
We treat sports injuries across Nassau and Suffolk County from offices including Medford, Islandia, East Islip, Mineola, Bohemia, Smithtown and Stony Brook. Find your nearest office →
Not near one of our offices? We can help arrange transportation to your appointment, or coordinate your care with providers in our Long Island network — call (631) 560-8357 to ask.
Sports injury FAQ
When should I see a doctor for a sports injury?
If pain, swelling, or limited movement lasts more than a few days, or you can’t bear weight or use the joint, get evaluated to avoid making the injury worse.
Will I need surgery?
Most sports injuries are treated without surgery using physical therapy and pain management.
Is my sports injury covered by insurance?
That depends on how it happened. An injury during a work activity is billed to Workers’ Comp, and one arising from a motor vehicle accident to New York No-Fault, which means $0 out of pocket for covered patients. Recreational sports injuries go through your health insurance, and our team confirms your benefits before care begins.
When can I go back to playing?
Return is based on what the injured tissue can tolerate rather than on the calendar — full pain-free motion, strength restored compared with the other side, and the ability to run, cut, or throw without symptoms. Going back before those are met is the most common reason an injury recurs. Your plan includes staged return-to-sport criteria so the decision is measurable rather than a guess.
Should I play through the pain?
Pain that increases during activity, or lingers into the next day, is a signal to be evaluated rather than pushed through. Some discomfort is normal during rehabilitation, but swelling, giving way, locking, or being unable to bear weight are not. Continuing on an injured joint or tendon frequently turns a manageable problem into a longer one.
Why choose Injury Recovery MD
- We open and bill your No-Fault or Workers' Comp claim for you
- On-site digital X-ray and imaging for fast, accurate diagnosis
- Orthopedics, chiropractic, physical therapy & pain management in one plan
- Same-day, next-day and evening appointments available
- The records and documentation your attorney and insurer need
- A multi-specialty team across all seven Long Island offices
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Medically reviewed by Sylvera Ann Voskamp, DPT, of Injury Recovery MD · Last reviewed 2026-06-16 · View our medical team
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