When you made your workout plan, you didn't anticipate getting injured. We know that sport and exercise injuries don't happen at convenient times which is why MU Health Care is offering an early morning walk-in clinic for the treatment of acute injuries* that occurred within the last week.
At our Sports Medicine Injury Clinic, you can see a provider and get answers in one location. Our clinic offers onsite services including X-rays, casting/splinting, bracing and therapy. If additional care, such as surgery, is necessary, you will be referred to one of our orthopaedic surgeons for further treatment.
The Sports Medicine Injury Clinic is open Monday through Friday from 7 to 8 a.m. with no appointment necessary. You will be seen on a first-come, first-serve basis.
We also offer special hours for middle and high school athletes on Saturday mornings during the fall sports season, beginning Aug. 27th, 2022, and ending Nov. 5th, 2022. Saturday hours are from 9 to 10 a.m., and can help athletes who sustained injuries during games on Fridays be seen without having to wait until Monday.
When to See a Sports Medicine Doctor
Sometimes it can be hard to tell when you’re just sore and hurting or injured. Other times you know right away. A musculoskeletal injury is a condition that won’t go away on its own, and will get worse if you continue to play, practice or move the affected area without treatment. At MU Health Care, our sports medicine experts can diagnose the problem and get you back to your activity as safely and as soon as possible.
As an athlete, you know your body well, and your team’s trainer can help you understand if your injury is serious. Whether it’s landing wrong going down stairs or a hard hit in a game, if your injury doesn’t stop hurting overnight, stop by our walk-in clinic the next morning. Hearing a muscle or joint “pop,” or feeling a bone break, is another sign.
Our sports medicine experts can also help you with nutrition-related issues, cramping, low iron levels and other issues you might experience with an active lifestyle.
Conditions and Injuries We Treat
Bring any X-rays or information about your injury that you have from an athletic trainer or health care provider with you to the clinic. MU Health Care’s Sports Medicine Injury Clinic offers care for:
- Broken bones
- Concussions
- Muscle strains
- Ligament sprains or tears
- Other sports injuries
Insurance will be billed for services. A self-pay option is available if you do not have insurance. Imaging, casting and bracing will be available at an extra cost.
Why Choose the Sports Medicine Injury Clinic?
When you have an injury occur, it can be difficult to wait until you can get a scheduled appointment. Visiting the Sports Medicine Injury Clinic allows you to be seen by a medical provider sooner so you can start on a treatment plan earlier. Our team of providers specializes in sports medicine and can get you the care you need for your particular sports injury.
*The Sports Medicine Injury Clinic does not see workers' compensation injuries.
Sports Medicine Injury FAQs
Where is the clinic located?
The Sports Medicine Injury Clinic is located on the 2nd floor of the Missouri Orthopaedic Institute (1100 Virginia Ave., Columbia, MO). Please check in at the front desk of the 2nd floor main entrance.
Do I need to call ahead of my arrival?
You do not need to call ahead of your arrival at the Sports Medicine Injury Clinic. The clinic will be open weekdays from 7 to 8 a.m. and an appointment is not necessary. You will be seen on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Can I arrive before 7 a.m.?
The Missouri Orthopaedic Institute opens at 6:30 a.m. Monday through Friday, but the Sports Medicine Injury Clinic will not open until 7 a.m. Check-in for the clinic isn’t available until 7 a.m.
What types of injuries does the clinic offer care for?
The Sports Medicine Injury Clinic offers care for broken bones, concussions, muscle strains, ligament sprains and tears, and other sports injuries that have occurred within the past seven days. If your injury is serious, life-threatening or traumatic, visit an MU Health Care Emergency Room or call 911 immediately.
What are the costs associated with the visit?
Insurance will be accepted for services provided through the Sports Medicine Injury Clinic. Your insurance copay will be the same as any other orthopaedic visit or specialist appointment. For uninsured patients, self-pay options are available. If necessary, you may be billed for imaging, casting or bracing.
Do I need to bring insurance information?
Yes, patients should bring insurance information in the case that charges for additional services are incurred. Information on health insurance accepted by MU Health Care can be found here.
Will there be a wait time?
Wait time will be determined by the volume of patients visiting the clinic as well as severity of the sports injury.
Are patients seen in the order of arrival?
Patients will be seen in a first-come, first-serve basis.
What if I haven’t been seen within the 7-8 a.m. timeframe?
Patients who arrive by 8 a.m. will be seen by a provider that day. Any patient arriving after 8 a.m. will be scheduled for the next available appointment with a sports medicine provider.
If I am rescheduled for an appointment, will there be different fees associated with that appointment?
No, you will be charged for services provided through the Sports Medicine Injury Clinic. If you are referred to another specialist, additional fees may be incurred.
What is the special clinic for middle and high school athletes?
Available during high school football season, the Sports Medicine Injury Clinic holds special Saturday hours for middle and high school athletes with sports injuries. The walk-in clinic is open from 9 to 10 a.m. and staffed by an expert sports medicine physician. Athletes will be seen on a first-come, first-serve basis.
