Ira Davenport Sports Medicine is a dedicated sports medicine service operating within the broader framework of Ira Davenport Memorial Hospital, located at 7571 NY-54, Bath, NY 14810. The hospital itself has a long history, dating back to 1910 as Bath Hospital, and later became part of the Arnot Health system in 2011, a regional healthcare network that also includes Arnot Ogden Medical Center and St. Joseph's Hospital.
As a clinic within a hospital setting, Ira Davenport Sports Medicine benefits from the extensive resources and multidisciplinary expertise available through Ira Davenport Memorial Hospital. This includes access to various imaging services (MRI, CT scans), rehabilitation facilities (Meade Rehabilitation Center), and the ability to seamlessly integrate care with other hospital departments.
The sports medicine program is designed to address a wide range of athletic and activity-related injuries, from acute issues like sprains, strains, and fractures to overuse injuries such as tendonitis. While specific details on all services offered by "Ira Davenport Sports Medicine" are not explicitly listed independently of the hospital's general services, a typical sports medicine clinic within a hospital would provide:
Diagnosis and treatment of sports injuries: This includes comprehensive evaluations, imaging studies, and personalized treatment plans.
Non-surgical interventions: Often a primary focus, these can include physical therapy, rehabilitation exercises, pain management techniques (like
Joint Injections), and activity modification.
Surgical options: For more severe injuries, access to orthopedic surgeons specializing in sports-related procedures, potentially including minimally invasive arthroscopic surgeries.
Concussion Management: Assessment and care for concussions.
Injury prevention: Education and guidance to help athletes prevent future injuries.
Return-to-play protocols: Structured programs to ensure a safe and effective return to sports or daily activities after an injury.
Being part of Arnot Health, Ira Davenport Sports Medicine is committed to providing patient-centered care, aiming to restore patients' health safely and quickly. The facility serves the community of Steuben County and surrounding areas, providing essential medical services close to home.
