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Sports Medicine

1. Why is it important to maintain a medical record?

Each time you visit a Hall Health Center provider, a record of your visit is made. Typically this record contains your symptoms, examination and text results, diagnoses, treatment, and a plan for future care or treatment. This information, often called your health or medical record, serves as:


The Certificate of Added Qualifications in Sports Medicine is a rigorous examination that covers the medical and musculoskeletal aspects of sports medicine. Today, a doctor must first be board certified in a primary care specialty (like Family Medicine), and then complete an additional 12-24 month "fellowship" training program in Sports Medicine to even be eligible for the examination.


Most sports injuries are in fact not surgical, so the Hall Health Center Sports Medicine staff can be ideal to care for your problem. Our staff works closely with the orthopedic surgeons of UW Physicians and can refer you if necessary.


No. Although the clinic is staffed by physicians trained in dealing with sports-related injuries, we also see work related injuries, falls, overuse injuries, and spine problems.


Clinic Director, Sports Medicine
Dr. Ashwin Rao is board-certified in family medicine and sports medicine. He completed his undergraduate studies at Swarthmore College and his medical degree at Case Western Reserve University. Dr. Rao completed his residency training in family medicine and his sports medicine fellowship at the University of Washington. In 2008, he assumed the role of clinical assistant professor in UW’s department of family medicine and the Hall Health Sports Medicine Clinic.

Currently, Dr. Rao serves as a team physician for University of Washington Husky Athletics and the Seattle Seahawks. He works in both primary care and sports medicine settings. He is a member of the American Medical Society of Sports Medicine (AMSSM), the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), and the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP). He serves as the chair of the University of Washington’s sports academic conference curriculum. He also serves on the Research Committee of AMSSM.

Clinical Interests
Dr. Rao's special interests include musculoskeletal ultrasound guided procedures, including tenotomy with platelet rich plasma and autologous blood injection, medical student and resident education, patient-centered care, injury care and prevention, and emergency preparedness.

Languages
English

Expertise
Family Medicine, Sports Medicine

 


Our services include evaluation and treatment of Sprains and strains, Overuse injuries, Tendinitis, Tendinosis, Tenotomy, Autologous blood injections, Platelet rich plasma injections, Fracture care, Medical aspects of sports medicine (asthma, diabetes, etc), Biomechanical analysis, Work related injuries (back, neck pain), and Exercise training programs.

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Appointments:  206-685-1044
Receptionist (to leave a message):  206-685-1044
Medical Assistant:  Tracy Litzenberger 206-221-2443
Fax: 206-616-6652

Mailing Address:
Hall Health Sports Medicine
University of Washington
Box 354410
Seattle, WA 98195-4410



Some of our services include evaluation and treatment of:

  • Sprains and strains (ligament tears, muscle tears)
  • Overuse injuries
    • Tendinitis
    • Tendinosis
      • Tenotomy
      • Autologous blood injections
      • Platelet rich plasma injections
    • Stress fractures
  • Fracture (broken bone) care
  • Splinting, Bracing, Casting
  • Medical aspects of sports medic

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