Sports Medicine & Non-Surgical Orthopedics in Portland, OR

Our Approach

For many conditions, your FoRM practitioner may start with manual (hands-on) therapies before moving to advanced techniques for more stubborn conditions. If you have chronic, longstanding injuries or arthritis, however, platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections, MFAT, or shockwave may be particularly effective and may be chosen right away. These therapies help stimulate (or re-stimulate) your body’s healing response. FoRM also uses ultrasound guidance to ensure safe, proper administration of injected solutions.

Of course, some conditions require surgical orthopedic intervention. If this is deemed the case during your assessment, or at any time during your care, we are happy to coordinate referrals and support pre- and post-surgical rehab, as needed.

What Is Sports Medicine?

Sports medicine focuses on treating injuries sustained during exercise or physical activity. Although professional and recreational athletes tend to encounter the most sports injuries, you can suffer the same injuries during daily activities, such as on a neighborhood walk or working in the garden.

Some common sports medicine injuries include:

Some conditions may not develop immediately; instead, they can result from poor posture or movement patterns over time, stressing your soft tissues and nerves and causing pain. Examples of these conditions include:

How Are Sports and Non-Surgical Orthopedic Injuries Treated?

Your first visit is a full hour to get a complete history, detailed exam, order or perform imaging as necessary, and discuss a treatment plan. Our goal is to alleviate your pain and help your body heal itself. Some treatment options include:

• Dry needling

• Sports Chiropractic

• Physical Therapy

• Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections

• MFAT Cell Therapy (Fat stem cell injections)

• Focused Shockwave Therapy (ESWT)

• Myofascial release

• Kinesio taping

• Cupping, Gua Sha, IASTM

• Neural therapy

• Perineural Injection Therapy (aka Neural Prolo)

• Prolozone

• Steroid, micro-steroid, or hyaluronic acid injections

• Nutritional and supplemental therapies, as needed

Beyond injections and localized therapies, FoRM Health in Portland, Oregon, also offers comprehensive support to optimize healing time. Our team aims to identify and treat any underlying systemic problems that may be delaying your recovery (i.e. hormones, nutrition, etc).

The FoRM Health approach to sports medicine emphasizes non-surgical treatments that minimize medication so you can recover fully, starting at the source of the injury. You’ll learn the details of each option so you can make an informed decision about your treatment path. For help with your injury, book an appointment online or by phone today.

Why Choose FoRM Health for Sports Medicine & Non-Surgical Orthopedics in Portland, OR?

At FoRM Health, our dedicated team of specialists brings together naturopathic physicians, chiropractors, physical therapists, and acupuncturists under one roof, offering a truly integrative approach to sports medicine and non-surgical orthopedics. Located in Portland’s Sellwood neighborhood, we combine cutting-edge regenerative treatments like PRP, MFAT, and shockwave therapy with hands-on care and functional medicine support. Every patient receives a thorough one-hour initial evaluation and a personalized treatment plan designed to address the root cause of injury, not just the symptoms, so you can heal fully and get back to living life in your best FoRM.