Pain that does not settle or returns with activity
Persistent symptoms or symptoms that come back when you exercise are reasons to review the affected area.
Sports injury assessment
An injury during sports or activity needs a clear assessment before you decide how to return.
A sudden injury and symptoms that build over time can affect the knee, hip, shoulder, ankle, or other areas differently. The consultation helps clarify the problem and what should be considered next.
Sports injury consultationGuadalajara and ZapopanConsultations from $1,000 MXN
After an injury
Returning to activity starts with understanding the injury.
Pain, swelling, instability, limited movement, or repeated symptoms can have different causes. The assessment considers how the injury occurred, current function, and available studies.
Swelling, giving way, or a change in movement
These can occur with different injuries and need assessment in the context of how they began.
When to consult
When to request a sports injury assessment
These signs do not replace urgent care or provide a diagnosis, but they can help you decide whether a consultation is appropriate after the initial situation is stable.
Pain that does not settle or returns with activity
Persistent symptoms or symptoms that come back when you exercise are reasons to review the affected area.
Swelling, giving way, or a change in movement
These can occur with different injuries and need assessment in the context of how they began.
Questions about training or returning to sport
A consultation can review the diagnosis, function, and the steps that need to be considered before return decisions are made.
What is reviewed
What is reviewed after a sports injury?
The assessment focuses on the mechanism of injury, the area affected, current symptoms, and the activities you need to return to doing.
- 01
How the injury happened
A twist, direct impact, fall, overuse pattern, or change in training can provide useful context.
- 02
Function and examination
Movement, strength, stability, swelling, and symptoms during activity may be reviewed as appropriate.
- 03
Available studies and plan
Images and reports can be reviewed when available, and the next steps depend on the diagnosis and findings.
Your orthopedic specialist
Dr. Carlos Alberto García Águila
Traumatology and Orthopedics
Care for knee, hip, shoulder, hand, wrist, foot and ankle concerns, sports injuries, fractures, and assessment of surgical and non-surgical alternatives.
- Medical Doctor and Midwife, University of Guadalajara (CUCS).
- Medical specialty training at the Antiguo Hospital Civil de Guadalajara.
- Advanced specialty training in Joint Preservation and Joint Replacement Surgery, University of Guadalajara.
- Master’s degree in Advanced Knee Pathology and Surgery, Universidad Francisco de Vitoria, Clínica CEMTRO, Madrid.
- Graduate studies in Education, Teaching and Research, Universidad Santander.
Professional license
9397150
Specialty license
15138725
CMOT certification
14/8067/25
Before booking
Frequently asked questions.
01Can I keep training through pain?
That depends on the diagnosis and the type of activity. A consultation can help review the symptoms and the risks relevant to your specific situation.
02Does a sports injury always need an MRI scan?
No. Whether an imaging study is useful depends on the history, clinical examination, and the diagnostic question.
03Can I get a return-to-sport plan by WhatsApp?
WhatsApp is for scheduling and practical information. Assessment and return-to-activity decisions are reviewed during the consultation.
Immediate care: For severe pain after an injury, deformity, loss of sensation, or an inability to bear weight or use the limb, seek immediate medical care.
Scheduled consultation: A scheduled consultation is appropriate once an emergency or acute injury has received immediate care when needed.
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