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We Can Help Get You Back to 100%Combining decades of experience in sports medicine along with advanced regenerative medicine techniques, the team at Valley Sports Physicians & Orthopedic Medicine is ready to help you live, work, and play free from chronic pain. Whether you’re a current athlete, former athlete, or fantasy athlete, we can determine the root cause of your joint, muscle, or tendon pain and treat it directly, so it goes away and stays gone for years to come. Your best years are ahead of you, and we’ll make sure of it!
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When you become our patient, you’ll gain access to a unique level of expertise you just won’t find anywhere else. Dr. Tortland has completed sports medicine fellowships and treated all levels of athletes for years, and is the first physician to be certified in regenerative medicine by both the Academy and Board of Regenerative Medicine. This level of training guarantees you’ll enjoy a smooth experience and excellent results no matter what brings you through our doors.
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Dr. Tortland is a proud Connecticut native who is thrilled to have the opportunity to serve his friends and neighbors on a daily basis here at Valley Sports Physicians & Orthopedic Medicine. He is a graduate of the University of Connecticut School of Medicine, and even taught at the Avery Point campus before attending medical school. He truly cares about this community because he and his family are a part of it. With Dr. Tortland, you can trust that your experience and satisfaction will always be their top priority.
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For decades, Dr. Paul Tortland has been an in-demand speaker and educator in the fields of sports and regenerative medicine. He has also served as a team physician for a number of prominent sports organizations, including the US Figure Skating Team. Dr. Tortland is highly-respected by his peers not just for the quality of his care, but his ability to communicate as well. Through his time speaking at countless schools, training seminars, and conferences, he has taught thousands of future doctors and also refined his own knowledge, allowing him to constantly integrate the latest findings and groundbreaking research into our practice.
Meet Dr. TortlandFrequently Asked Questions About Sports Medicine
Do only athletes benefit from sports medicine?
While sports medicine was initially designed to help athletes perform at their best while preventing and overcoming injury, pretty much anyone dealing with a chronic musculoskeletal problem can benefit from it. It uses non-invasive treatments that help a patient heal, stop pain, and continue on with their life without having to undergo invasive procedures or spend a lot of time recovering, which can help tremendously whether you’re a high-level athlete, young professional, or stay-at-home parent.
What makes a sports medicine physician qualified to treat people?
All sports medicine physicians have to graduate from medical school in order to treat patients, but after that, they have the opportunity to complete a dedicated, multi-year sports medicine fellowship. Not all sports physicians do this, but Dr. Tortland has. This gave them specific training on diagnosing and treating the types of injuries that sports medicine focuses on, specifically those that affect the muscles, joints, tendons, and ligaments.
What is the difference between sports medicine and orthopedic medicine?
Sports medicine is considered a discipline that falls within orthopedic medicine. They both focus on treating injuries involving the musculoskeletal system, but they tend to go about it in different ways. While traditional orthopedic medicine might use methods such as joint replacement or tendon repair surgery, a sports physician might recommend physical therapy, activity modification, or exercises that help an athlete deal with the demands on their body that are specific to their sport. While both approaches have the same end goal (long-term pain relief and full function), sports medicine often allows a patient to continue with their lives with minimal interruption. With sports medicine, an athlete can continue playing, or someone can continue working, while being treated (which usually isn’t possible after undergoing surgery).
What common conditions are treated by sports medicine physicians?
Injuries that affect the muscles, tendons, ligaments, and joints can all be diagnosed and effectively treated by a sports physician. This includes strains, sprains, partial tears, impingements, nerve entrapment, and more. Acute injuries like those resulting from an accident can be addressed as well as chronic, ongoing problems like persistent back and neck pain.