Sports Medicine in Boynton Beach

Injuries we commonly treat

Sports injuries fall into two broad groups: sudden injuries, such as a twisted knee or a fall on an outstretched arm, and overuse injuries that build up from repeated stress, such as tendonitis. We treat both.

• Knee: ACL tears, meniscus tears, MCL, PCL and LCL injuries, kneecap instability and cartilage damage
• Shoulder: rotator cuff tears, impingement, labral tears, instability and frozen shoulder
• Elbow: tennis elbow, golfer's elbow and ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) injuries in throwing athletes
• Hip: labral tears and bursitis
• Tendons: tendonitis, Achilles tendon ruptures and biceps tendon injuries
• Sprains, strains, stress reactions and sport-related fractures

Who you will see

Dr. Matthew Wolfson is fellowship-trained in sports medicine and arthroscopy and treats the shoulder, elbow and knee, including ACL reconstruction and elbow UCL reconstruction. He is a former co-team physician for University of Miami athletics and the Miami Marlins. Dr. Joseph Chalal has practiced sports medicine in Palm Beach since 1988, focuses on arthroscopic knee and shoulder surgery and is an orthopedic consultant to the Miami City Ballet. Dr. Jeffrey Press, fellowship-trained in sports medicine, treats adults and teens with shoulder, hip and knee problems.

Dr. Alexandra Adelman is dual board-certified in family medicine and sports medicine and focuses entirely on non-operative care. She treats acute and overuse injuries, uses diagnostic ultrasound in the exam room and helps athletes make return-to-play decisions.

How sports care works at POPB

Your first visit includes a history of how the injury happened, a hands-on exam and imaging when needed. X-ray, MRI and diagnostic ultrasound are available in our office, which often means fewer trips and a faster answer.

Treatment usually starts with the least invasive option likely to work: rest or activity changes, bracing, physical therapy, and injections such as cortisone or ultrasound-guided injections. Some patients also consider PRP injections, shockwave therapy or MLS laser therapy; coverage for these varies and PRP is usually not covered by insurance. When a tear or unstable joint needs repair, our surgeons perform knee and shoulder arthroscopy, ACL reconstruction and rotator cuff repair.

Rehab and return to play

Our physical therapists work down the hall from your physician and share the same chart, so your rehab plan follows your diagnosis or surgery closely. Progress is tracked at follow-up visits, and your physician and therapist decide together when you are ready to return to practice, then to full competition.

Recovery times vary widely. A mild sprain may settle in a few weeks, while ACL reconstruction commonly takes nine months or more before a return to cutting and pivoting sports.