Sports Medicine

We are a top choice for athletic trainer referrals for athletes at all levels of competition. Whether you’re a coach or a parent, when an athlete becomes injured, you want the best treatment — fast. New England Baptist Hospital is the only hospital in New England focused exclusively on orthopedics and musculoskeletal care. We offer specialized expertise and a focused approach to get your athlete back in the game.

Our surgeons are active in research and are training the next generation of surgeons. Because of this, we stay up to date on the latest techniques and emerging treatment options. This gives you immediate access to the latest, research-backed treatments.

Our sports medicine team of certified athletic trainers, physical therapists, sub-specialized radiologists, nurses and surgeons know how important it is to the athlete — and to their team — to return to play as soon as possible. Our team is easily accessible to you to discuss injury status, treatment plans and return-to-play criteria.

New England Baptist Hospital physical therapists and athletic trainers use an evidence-based approach to injury rehabilitation. We focus on functional outcomes, using stretching and strengthening exercises that progressively advance. This ultimately allows athletes to meet and achieve their goals. Our objective is to not only get your athletes back to the level they were at pre-injury, but to get them back even stronger.

Commitment to Patient Safety

We’re pioneers in patient safety. Patient safety is in our history and a part of our culture. All hospitals are monitored for potential safety issues like infection, surgical errors, hygiene, skin breakdown and patient falls. You should know that regardless of the issue, New England Baptist Hospital maintains superior rankings above national standards on every safety criterion measured.

The W.T. Nessa Center for Sports Cardiology at New England Baptist Hospital is a comprehensive cardiac center for the evaluation and treatment of athletes.

The center offers pre-participation evaluations for:

• Professional athletes
• College athletes
• High school athletes
• Anyone age 15 years or older who wants to participate in sports
• Athletes who develop cardiac symptoms during sports participation

Sitting on the sideline with an injury can be painful and frustrating for anyone. When you have a sports-related injury, you need high-quality, expert care. Clinicians at the New England Baptist Hospital Sports Medicine Center offer more expertise than any other group in New England. We treat professional and elite athletes including the World Champion Boston Celtics, World Cup soccer players and Olympic athletes. We also provide care for athletes from Tufts University, Harvard University and Buckingham Browne & Nichols School.

We offer the same level of expert care for high school and college athletes, as well as for individual athletes and exercise enthusiasts. Our facilities are conveniently located in Boston, Chestnut Hill and Dedham.