Youth Athlete Program

Specialized Care for Your Growing Athletes

At Northside Hospital Orthopedic Institute-Sports Medicine, we understand that your growing athletes need more than just basic care—they need age appropriate specialized treatment designed for their unique bodies.

Our Youth Athlete Program offers personalized care from a team of sports medicine experts, including orthopedic doctors (both surgical and non-surgical), physical therapists and certified athletic trainers. Together, we focus on preventing injuries and getting your athlete back to the game faster and safer.

As young athletes take on higher levels of competition, they face a greater risk of overuse injuries and growth plate issues. That’s why specialized care is essential in both preventing and treating these conditions before they lead to long-term problems.

We provide quick, convenient access to the best sports medicine care in the Atlanta region. We accept most insurance plans and offer a full range of services tailored to your athlete’s needs, including:

(Walk-In) Appointments for acute injuries at locations in Midtown, Sandy Springs, Cherokee, Alpharetta and Cumming.
Comprehensive evaluations by pediatric-trained sports medicine experts.
Non-Surgical and Surgical Treatment options.
Rehabilitation & Injury Prevention specifically designed for growing bodies.
Sports-Related Concussion Services.
Advanced Imaging & Technology for diagnosing sports-related injuries.

Our Youth Athlete Program treats a wide variety of sports injuries and conditions, including:

Concussions
Back Pain (e.g., muscle strains, spondylolysis)
Throwing Injuries (e.g.,little league elbow/shoulder, tommy john surgery, rotator cuff injuries)
Overuse Injuries (e.g., gymnast's wrist, osgood-schlatter disease, sever’s disease, stress fractures)
Heat-related illnesses
Knee Injuries (e.g., ACL tears, patellofemoral pain syndrome/runner's knee)
Fractures
Dislocations, and Subluxations
Sprains and Strains

Invest in your athlete’s future—with specialized care from a team that understands the unique needs of young athletes, we ensure your child gets the best possible care to thrive in sports and beyond.