DR. CHAD THOMAS CARLSON, M.D.
Medical Practice at University Ave, West Des Moines, IA

Sports Medicine, Orthopedic Sports Medicine, Pediatric Sports Medicine, Sports Medicine Pain Management, Sports Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Achilles Tendon Reconstruction, Bronchoprovocation Test, Casting, Diet Counseling, Elbow Tenotomy, Exercise Counseling, Exercise Stress Test, Joint Injection, Neuopsychological Testing, Oximetry, Patella Tendon Repair, Physical Therapy, Piriformis Injection, Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection (PRP), Pulmonary Function Tests, Quadriceps Tendon Repair, Soft Tissue Injections, Steroid Injections, Ultrasound, Musculoskeletal, Worker's Compensation Evaluations

Achilles Tendinitis, Adhesive Capsulitis of Shoulder, Arthritis, Bone Loss, Breathing Disorders, Cardiac Dysrhythmia, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Connective Tissue Disorders, Contracture, Dislocated Joint, Dizziness, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, Elbow Pain, Exertional Compartment Syndrome, Foot & Ankle Disorders, Foot & Ankle Injuries, Fracture, Gait Abnormality, Hand Pain, Herniated Disc, Hip Diseases, Hip Disorders, Hip Injury, Iliotibial Band Syndrome, Impingement Syndrome, Knee Pain, Lateral & Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis & Golf Elbow), Lateral Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow), Ligament Sprain, Lower Extremity Trauma, Lung Diseases, Medial Epicondylitis (Golfer's Elbow), Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome, Meniscus Tear, Metabolic Syndrome X, Metatarsal Fracture, Metatarsalgia, Musculoskeletal Diseases, Neck Pain, Neurological Injuries, Neuromuscular Diseases, Osgood Schlatter Disease, Paradoxical Vocal Cord Dysfunction, Partially Dislocated Elbow (Nursemaid Elbow), Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome or Knee Pain, Plantar Fasciitis, Posterior Tibial Tendonitis, Respiratory Disorders, Rotator Cuff Injuries, Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement), Shin Splints, Shoulder Instability, Shoulder Pain, Spine (Back or Lumbar) Pain, Spondolthesis, Sports Injuries, Stress Fracture, Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome, Tendon Injuries, Tendonitis, Trigger Finger, Wrist Disorders, Wrist Pain

Family Practice, Sports Medicine

Healthgrades Honor Roll, The Natural History and Management of Hamstring Injuries. Current Reviews in Musculoskeletal Medicine, 2008, Spondylolysis and the Athlete. Athletic Therapy Today, 2007, Axial back pain in the athlete: pathophysiology and approach to rehabilitation. Current Reviews in Musculoskeletal Medicine, 2009, Resolution of Chronic Exertional Compartment Syndrome With a Unique Physical Therapy Approach: A Case Report. In Press

English, Spanish

Our practice is rooted firmly on the principle that Sports Medicine is a board-certified physician subspecialty where proper evaluation and diagnosis can occur, and not simply physical therapy redefined. We believe that Sports Medicine is best practiced in an environment that is totally dedicated to sports medicine, and not simply blended into a primary care practice as a side interest. This prevents distraction from our core center of excellence, which is health care for athletes and active people. We block 40 minutes with all new patients to allow adequate time for patient interview and exam, and I believe we distinguish ourselves through personal attention. We also assess a patient's biomechanics in order to gain a better grasp of the underlying causes behind the problem that led the patient to present to our office. Our treatment plan always starts with the patient's goals in mind as the best possible outcome.

Sports Medicine Specialist

6000 University Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50266

American Board of Family Medicine Certification in Family Medicine, American Board of Family Medicine Sub-certificate in Sports Medicine (Family Medicine)