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Sports injury care & return-to-sport in Addison

A sprain, a strained tendon, or a nagging overuse injury deserves a careful evaluation. At Innovare Tx, we assess the injury and offer conservative options — integrated sports physical therapy and autologous orthobiologic procedures — building a smart, criteria-based return to the activity you love.

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In short
Innovare Tx evaluates sprains, tendon and ligament injuries, and overuse problems and offers conservative options — integrated sports physical therapy and autologous orthobiologic procedures (PRP, BMAC) — coordinated by Charles Ortega, PA-C in Addison, TX, with a criteria-based return-to-sport plan.

Getting back to what you love — the right way

Whether you're a competitive athlete or a weekend warrior, a sports injury is frustrating in the same way: it stops you from doing what you love. The temptation is to either push through the pain or rush back too soon — and both tend to turn a manageable injury into a chronic one. A better path evaluates the injured tissue, then rebuilds it methodically before you return to play.

Common sports injuries we evaluate

  • Ligament sprains — ankle sprains, MCL and LCL injuries.
  • Muscle strains & tears — hamstring, quad, and calf injuries.
  • Tendon injuries — Achilles tendinitis, tennis and golfer's elbow, patellar tendinitis (jumper's knee).
  • Partial rotator cuff tears from throwing, swimming, or overhead sport.
  • Overuse conditions — runner's knee, IT band syndrome, shin splints.

Symptoms worth evaluating

  • Pain that lingers beyond normal post-activity soreness
  • Swelling, bruising, or a “pop” at the time of injury
  • Weakness or instability in a joint
  • Pain that returns every time you resume activity
  • Stiffness or lost range of motion after an injury
  • An overuse ache that won't settle with rest alone

Your options at Innovare Tx

We pair sports-specific rehabilitation with autologous orthobiologic procedures where they fit — the coordinated combination that supports your recovery and the strength you need to return safely.

PRP injections

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is a concentration of platelets prepared from a small sample of your own blood, delivered to the target tendon, ligament, or joint by image-guided injection in the same visit. It is an autologous, minimally manipulated procedure we offer at Innovare Tx. Explore PRP injections

BMAC — bone marrow aspirate concentrate

BMAC is prepared from your own bone marrow. A small aspirate is drawn under local anesthetic, concentrated, and delivered by image-guided injection — an autologous, same-day procedure with no donor tissue. Learn about BMAC

Integrated sports physical therapy

Returning to sport is a process, not a date on the calendar. Rowena Calleja, PT builds a criteria-based plan — restoring mobility, rebuilding sport-specific strength and power, and testing readiness — so you come back prepared, not just pain-free. See our physical therapy program

PRP, PPP, BMAC, and A2M are autologous procedures prepared from your own blood or bone marrow. They are considered investigational and are not FDA-approved for the treatment of any specific orthopedic condition, including osteoarthritis. Individual results are not guaranteed. Any decision to pursue an orthobiologic procedure should be made with your provider after a clinical evaluation.

How candidacy is determined

  • A clinical evaluation reviews the injury and imaging
  • Sprains and partial ligament injuries are discussed
  • Muscle strains and tears are assessed
  • Tendinopathy and overuse injuries that won't settle
  • Athletes and active people of every level

Complete ligament ruptures or major structural tears may require a surgical opinion. After evaluating your injury, we'll tell you honestly which approach fits and refer you when surgery is warranted.

What to expect at your visit

Your first visit is an evaluation: history, exam, and imaging review. Acute injuries may need initial protection and rest before any procedure; once the tissue is ready, an orthobiologic procedure — when appropriate — is a same-day, in-office procedure. Sports physical therapy runs alongside, and your return to activity progresses as you hit strength and stability milestones, not arbitrary deadlines. Individual results are not guaranteed.

Why the one-roof model helps your comeback

The clinics that treat and disappear leave the hardest part — the return to sport — to chance. At Innovare Tx, your care and your rehab are coordinated by the same team in the same place, so your therapy matches your evaluation and your comeback is built on measured readiness.

Athlete working through return-to-sport rehab with a physical therapist
Care + rehab + return

Come back prepared, not rushed

Any orthobiologic procedure is coordinated with criteria-based sports physical therapy that rebuilds the strength, power, and stability you need before you step back on the field or court.

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Questions, answered

Sports injury FAQs

We offer PRP, prepared from your own blood, and BMAC, prepared from your own bone marrow. Both are autologous, minimally manipulated procedures delivered by image-guided injection during the same visit. They are considered investigational and are not FDA-approved for the treatment of any specific orthopedic condition. We coordinate them with sports-focused physical therapy, and a clinical evaluation determines whether either is an appropriate option.
We evaluate ligament sprains (ankle, MCL, LCL), muscle strains and tears (hamstring, quad, calf), tendon injuries (Achilles tendinitis, tennis and golfer's elbow, patellar tendinitis), partial rotator cuff tears, and chronic overuse problems like runner's knee, IT band syndrome, and shin splints. After evaluation, we'll discuss which options fit your injury and which may need a different approach.
A safe, staged return to sport is the goal, and it depends on the injury, its severity, and how you progress through rehab. We don't guarantee outcomes, but we do build a structured, criteria-based return-to-sport plan with our physical therapist. Many athletes resume activity in stages as strength and confidence return.
PRP is prepared from your own blood; BMAC (bone marrow aspirate concentrate) is prepared from your own bone marrow. Both are autologous, same-day procedures delivered by image-guided injection. Charles Ortega, PA-C reviews your imaging and goals to discuss which procedure, if any, is appropriate for your specific injury and timeline. Both are considered investigational and are not FDA-approved for the treatment of any specific orthopedic condition.
Not at all. Weekend warriors, recreational runners, pickleball and tennis players, and active people of every level develop the same sprains, strains, and overuse injuries. Anyone who wants a careful evaluation and a coordinated recovery plan may be a candidate, as determined by a clinical evaluation.
It's worth getting evaluated promptly rather than pushing through pain or letting an injury go chronic, which can lead to stiffness, weakness, and a longer recovery. Acute injuries may need initial protection and rest first; once we evaluate the tissue, we'll advise on timing for any procedure and start the right rehab.
Recovery from a sports injury is care plus rehab plus a smart return-to-sport plan. At Innovare Tx, all of it happens under one roof — Charles Ortega, PA-C and Rowena Calleja, PT coordinate any procedure and your sports physical therapy directly, so your rehab matches your evaluation and your return is built on real readiness.

Injured a specific joint? Knee · Shoulder · Hip

Ready for a sports injury evaluation?

Book an evaluation at our Addison clinic — we'll assess the injury and build a return-to-sport plan around your readiness.

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