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 injuries that occurred within the last week.
Whether you visit us in Columbia or Jefferson City, our Sports Medicine Injury Clinics offer expert care and answers, all in one location. Our clinics offer on-site 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.
Our Sports Medicine Injury Clinics are open Monday through Friday from 7 to 8 a.m. with no appointment necessary. Patients are seen on a first-come, first-served basis.
Our Columbia location also offers special Saturday morning hours during the fall sports season — typically late August through early November — for middle and high school athletes. These hours, from 9 to 10 a.m., provide a convenient option for athletes injured during Friday night games to be seen without waiting 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
Please note: Our Sports Medicine Injury Clinics do not see workers' compensation injuries.
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 doctor sooner so you can start on a treatment plan earlier. Our team of doctors specializes in sports medicine and can get you the care you need for your particular sports injury.
Sports Medicine Injury FAQs
Where is the clinic located?
We have two locations. Our Columbia Sports Medicine Injury Clinic is located on the second floor of the Missouri Orthopaedic Institute (1100 Virginia Ave., Columbia, MO). Please check in at the front desk of the second-floor main entrance.
Our Jefferson City Sports Medicine Injury Clinic is located on the second floor of the Madison Street Medical Building (1125 Madison St., Jefferson City, MO). Please check in at the desk on the second floor.
Do I need to call ahead of my arrival?
You do not need to call ahead of your arrival at the Sports Medicine 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-served basis.
Can I arrive before 7 a.m.?
Check-in for both the Columbia and Jefferson City clinics begins at 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-served 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?
During high school football season, our Sports Medicine Injury Clinic in Columbia offers special Saturday morning walk-in hours for middle and high school students with sports injuries. The clinic is open 9 to 10 a.m. and is staffed by an expert sports medicine physician. No appointment is needed — athletes will be seen on a first-come, first-served basis. The Saturday clinic is held at the Missouri Orthopaedic Institute (1100 Virginia Ave, Columbia, MO).
