Sports Medicine

For Competitive Athletes & Active Adults

What Is Sports Medicine?

Sports medicine physicians are specially trained to provide comprehensive medical care for athletes, sports teams, or active individuals who are simply looking to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

These specialists can maximize non-operative treatment, guide appropriate referrals for physical therapy, and if necessary, expedite referral to an orthopedic surgeon.They are ideal not only for athletes, but also for individuals looking to become more active or start an exercise program. For the “weekend warrior” dealing with an injury, the same expertise used to treat competitive athletes can help you return to work or play more quickly.

Regardless of the level of athletic involvement of the patient, expertise in sports medicine results in quicker diagnosis, more effective treatments, faster recoveries, and overall better outcomes in injury management.

Whether you’re an elite athlete or someone simply looking to stay active, Sports Medicine Specialists can support your health and mobility goals at every stage.

Our Sports Medicine Services

As a member of our practice, you’ll have access to a range of tailored sports medicine services:

  • Sports physicals
  • Injury assessment & management
  • Sports psychology
  • Substance/supplement counseling
  • Concussion management
  • Medical illness in the athlete
  • Care team coordination
  • Fracture treatment
  • Exercise & lifestyle guidance
  • Injury prevention

Meet Dr. Rich Lichti:

A fellowship-trained expert delivering personalized sports medicine care tailored to your unique needs and goals.

Dr. Lichti is fellowship trained in Sports Medicine with a certificate of added qualification in sports medicine (CAQSM). With over a decade of experience providing care for both professional and recreational athletes, he brings a wealth of knowledge to our practice.

Meet Our Dedicated Team >>

Since 2004, Dr. Lichti has served as the Rocklin High School team physician. He has the sports medicine expertise to discover the proper diagnosis, optimize your treatment plan, and get you back to participating in the activities you enjoy as quickly as possible.

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