Specialized Healthcare Services for Female Athletes in Austin

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Female Athlete Medical Services

  • Female athlete preseason screening and injury prevention
  • ACL injury prevention and Awareness
  • Concussions in Female Athletes
  • Dance Medicine
  • Pregnancy and Post-Patrum Sports Medicine
  • Sports Nutrition and Eating Disorders
  • Access to sports medicine experts, each with a special interest in treating female athletes and experience in treating athletes in female-specific sports
  • Education to raise awareness about the injuries and issues that specifically affect female athletes

With the ever increasing exposure of professional female athletes; the dynamic presence of women in sports today gives new meaning to “playing like a girl!”

While cutting-edge research in women’s sports medicine continues to be produced, studies have shown that women require specialized care, as they are more uniquely susceptible to various sports-related injuries.

At Medicine in Motion, our Women’s Sports Medicine Services are designed to support and care for female athletes of all ages and performance levels. Our team of multidisciplinary experts provides a wide range of services and will collaborate as a team to design treatment plans that are specific to each patient based on their individual needs and goals.

Our holistic approach to care means that whether you are dealing with an injury, struggling with nutrition, or want to learn more about injury prevention, we have experts to help.

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Female Athletic Service FAQs

Sports medicine addresses sports nutrition and eating disorders in female athletes by providing individualized nutrition advice and support for managing eating disorders. This can include guidance on proper nutrition for athletic performance, strategies to maintain a healthy weight, and support for recovery from eating disorders. The goal is to promote healthy eating habits and a positive relationship with food.

Sports medicine addresses the increasing exposure of professional female athletes by providing specialized care and support to meet the unique needs and challenges of these athletes. This can include managing the physical demands of high-level competition, addressing gender-specific injury risks, and providing support for issues like nutrition, mental health, and work-life balance. The goal is to ensure that female athletes can compete and succeed at the highest levels.

Sports medicine addresses the issue of concussions in female athletes through comprehensive concussion management. This can include baseline concussion assessments, post-injury evaluations, and guidance on safe return to play. The goal is to ensure that concussions are properly diagnosed and managed to prevent long-term complications.

Sports medicine contributes to the dynamic presence of women in sports today by supporting the health, performance, and well-being of female athletes. This includes providing specialized care and services, advocating for the needs of female athletes, and contributing to research and knowledge in women’s sports medicine. The goal is to ensure that women can participate in sports at all levels and achieve their full athletic potential.

Sports medicine raises awareness about the injuries and issues that specifically affect female athletes through education and outreach. This can include providing information about the unique risks and challenges faced by female athletes, promoting injury prevention strategies, and advocating for the needs of female athletes in sports policies and practices.

Sports medicine supports female athletes in female-specific sports by providing specialized care and training programs tailored to the unique demands of these sports. This can include sport-specific injury prevention and management, performance enhancement strategies, and advice on balancing sports participation with other life demands. The goal is to help female athletes excel in their chosen sports and maintain their health and well-being.

Sports medicine supports female athletes of all ages by providing age-appropriate care and guidance. This can include injury prevention and management, nutrition advice, and support for balancing sports participation with other life demands. The goal is to promote lifelong participation in sports and physical activity, and to ensure that female athletes can compete and stay healthy at every stage of life.

Sports medicine supports pregnant and post-partum athletes by providing specialized care and guidance during this unique period. This can include advice on safe exercise during pregnancy, support for post-partum recovery, and strategies to balance the demands of motherhood and athletic performance. The goal is to ensure the health and well-being of both the mother and the baby.

Sports medicine supports the performance levels of female athletes by providing individualized care and training programs designed to enhance athletic performance. This can include sport-specific training, strength and conditioning programs, and nutrition advice. The goal is to help each athlete reach their top athletic potential while maintaining their health and well-being.

ACL injury prevention and awareness in the context of female athlete services involves educating female athletes about the risk of ACL injuries, which are more common in women than men, and providing strategies to prevent these injuries. This can include specific training programs to strengthen the muscles around the knee and improve balance and agility.

Dance medicine in the context of female athlete services involves providing specialized care for dancers, who face unique physical demands and injury risks. This can include injury prevention and management, conditioning programs designed for dancers, and guidance on safe dance practices. The goal is to support the health and performance of dancers in all styles and at all levels.

The approach of sports medicine to injury prevention in female athletes involves a combination of preseason screening, education, and individualized training programs. The goal is to identify potential risks, educate athletes about these risks, and provide strategies to prevent injuries. This can include specific exercises to strengthen vulnerable areas, guidance on proper technique, and advice on safe play.

A sports medicine specialist in female athlete services has a special interest in treating female athletes and experience in treating athletes in female-specific sports. They provide a wide range of services and collaborate as a team to design treatment plans that are specific to each patient based on their individual needs and goals. This can include injury prevention and management, nutrition advice, and more.

Sports medicine offers a range of services designed to support and care for female athletes of all ages and performance levels. These services can include preseason screening and injury prevention, ACL injury prevention and awareness, concussion management, dance medicine, pregnancy and post-partum sports medicine, and sports nutrition and eating disorder management. Each service is tailored to the unique needs and goals of the female athlete.

Female athletes require specialized care in sports medicine because they are uniquely susceptible to various sports-related injuries. Research has shown that women may be more prone to certain types of injuries, such as ACL tears, and they may also face unique challenges related to nutrition, pregnancy, and post-partum recovery. Therefore, a specialized approach to care can help address these unique needs and ensure optimal health and performance.

Due to popular demand, we are presently have no appointments available for new eating disorder patients. We are however, adding more staff to high demand, and more spaces will open up shortly. Please fill out the form below to register your interest.”

    Due to popular demand, we are presently have no appointments available for new eating disorder patients. We are however, adding more staff to high demand, and more spaces will open up shortly. Please fill out the form below to register your interest.

    Dr Martha Pyron
    Martha Pyron, MD
    Sports Medicine Specialist / Physician / Clinic Owner

    Dr. Pyron is board certified in both family medicine and sports medicine. She obtained her medical degree from The University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio, completed a residency program in Family Medicine at Southern Colorado Family Medicine, and pursued a fellowship in Sports Medicine at Michigan State University, Kalamazoo Center for Medical Studies. After becoming board certified in both family medicine and sports medicine, she started her career as a team physician for Penn State University. She then returned to her home state of Texas and worked as a Sports Medicine Specialist and Team Physician for the University of Texas at Austin.

     

    Dr Pyron is currently the founder and president of Medicine in Motion. She is an active member of the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine and the American College of Sports Medicine. She maintains a relationship with the University of Texas by teaching classes for the Athletic Training students and by providing the Medical Director role for the Exercise In Aging Research Laboratory headed by Dr. Hiro Tanaka at the University of Texas. In 2012, Dr. Pyron also became certified in Musculoskeletal Sonography allowing her to provide diagnostic and procedural ultrasound exams in her office at the time of a patient visit!

     

    Dr. Pyron has lived and worked in Austin since 2003 and has developed extensive connections with specialized orthopedic surgeons, chiropractors, acupuncturists, massage therapists, athletic trainers, strength trainers, and other healthcare professionals who provide excellent service. She enjoys working together as a team with a variety of healthcare professionals to provide customized and optimal care for her patients.

     

    Although Dr. Pyron also has training and is board certified as a family physician, she prefers to limit her practice to sports medicine. This means that she wants you to maintain your relationship with your family doctor, but see her for sports injuries, training questions, or illnesses which affect your activity level. Please let her know how she may best help you!

     

    In her off time, Dr. Pyron enjoys a variety of outdoor and sports activities including soccer, softball, running, biking, mountain biking, strength training, yoga, swimming, and sailing.