Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

Restoring Strength. Reducing Pain

Orthopedics & Sports Medicine at Indiana University Health North Hospital is a unique program offering comprehensive treatment within a highly integrated health care delivery network. Our goal is simple; to return our patients to normal function as quickly and safely as possible.

To reach that goal, the Orthopedic medical professionals at IU Health North Hospital enlist a leading edge approach to the prevention, assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal injuries. Our team of medical professionals works with each patient and their primary care physician to develop a treatment plan specifically for that patient.

By combining extensive clinical expertise with a compassionate, caring treatment philosophy, we have created a program known for its quality of care.

Tips for Staying Healthy

These basic precautions can help you enjoy any activity safely, says Lawrence J. Leak, MD, a sports medicine orthopedic surgeon.

• Prep yourself: Warm up, cool down, and stretch. These prevent injuries.
• Get schooled: Poor technique in repetitive sports such as tennis can cause injury quickly. If you're having pains, get professional lessons.
• Do sport-specific training: Target the muscles you use for your sport. If you golf, include all the muscles you use to hit a ball in your strength training routine. But remember to train all of the major muscle groups to reduce your risk of injury.
• To avoid injuries from falling, work on your balance: Practice standing on one foot.