Dr. Ligotti offers Sports Medicine services in a relaxed, comforting environment in his modern medical clinic in Delray Beach. In order to offer patients the most comprehensive non-surgical solution to their sports injuries, Dr. Ligotti's office provides a conservative  approach which includes conventional medical care-- medication, physical therapy and rehabilitation combined with Alternative Medicine-- Accupuncture, Chiropractic and herbal therapy.        

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SPORTS MEDICINE

Approximately 80% of musculoskeletal injuries are not candidates for operative management and are treated conservatively through various modalities.  Such treatment usually entails splinting and casting, physical therapy and rehabilitation, joint injections, manual manipulative techniques, accupuncture, Chiropractic, herbs medications and other non-invasive procedures.

Dr. Ligotti has special interest and experience in the field of non-operative orthopedics and sports medicine.  As an Osteopathic Physician Dr. Ligotti received additional training in body mechanics, anatomy, and the conservative management of a wide range of orthopedic and sports injuries.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

What is a Sports Medicine Physician?

A sports medicine physician is a doctor with specialty training in sports medicine, either through a formal fellowship or by virtue of clinical experience in this area. These physicians have completed residencies in other medical specialties (such as family practice, pediatrics, emergency medicine, internal medicine, or physical medicine and rehabilitation) and may have pursued a fellowship, or have a special interest in, sports medicine and non-operative orthopedics.

What does a Sports Medicine Physician Do?

Sports medicine physicians treat health problems in active people and athletes. This includes musculoskeletal problems (non-operative orthopedics) and medical problems in athletes (things like exercise-induced asthma, diabetes, heart problems, skin conditions, concussions, etc). Our definition of sports medicine is broad - working with people of all ages, from elite and world class athletes to weekend warriors and little leaguers. In addition, sports medicine doctors are committed to educating patients and communities regarding fitness and wellness, with particular focus on prevention of disease and injury.

Do you take care of fractures (broken bones)?

Yes. We regularly take care of a variety of fractures. We do casting and splinting on site.    If you happen to have a very complex fracture or a fracture that warrants surgery, we will refer you to one of our orthopedic colleagues.


What is the difference between a DO (doctor of osteopathic medicine) and an MD (medical doctor)?

Both MDs and DOs are physicians, licensed by state medical boards to practice medicine, perform surgery, and prescribe medications. An MD attends a traditional (allopathic) school of medicine, while a DO attends an osteopathic school of medicine. Both of these medical schools have four-year curriculums. The training is quite similar, embracing traditional medical diagnosis, examination, and management approaches. However, there are some philosophical and practice differences in training. One of the main differences is that during medical school, DOs receive specific musculoskeletal training and learn manipulative techniques (Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment).

Sports Medicine and Non-Operative Orthopedic Services

Physical Therapy Modalities and Massage Therapy
Joint Aspirations- immediate relief of painful, swollen joints
Joint injections- shoulder pain, knee pain
Soft-tissue injections- tendonitis, bursitis, “trigger points”
Splinitng and Casting
Crutches
Pain Management
Manipulative Medicine
Acupuncture
Simple Fracture Care