Manipal Institute of Sports Medicine & Arthroscopy
Sports Medicine Centre in Old Airport Road, Bangalore
The Sports Medicine department at Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, Bangalore offers comprehensive, specialized care for amateur and professional athletes, as well as active individuals of all ages. Our approach focuses on injury prevention, advanced treatments, and personalized rehabilitation to help patients recover and return to peak performance as swiftly as possible.
Why Manipal?
We have a state-of-the-art sports rehabilitation centre of excellence offering structured, evidence-based recovery programs. Our experienced, multidisciplinary team including orthopaedic surgeons, physiotherapists, and sports medicine specialists who offer comprehensive treatment using advanced diagnostic and minimally invasive surgical technology. These ensure accuracy in assessment and enable faster recovery among patients.
Treatment and Procedures
At Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, we strive to minimize downtime for athletes through effective, evidence-based treatments. Our specialists prioritize safety and long-term performance, carefully evaluating every available treatment option before making a recommendation. The multidisciplinary sports medicine team is highly skilled in minimally invasive and advanced arthroscopic procedures, particularly for knee, shoulder, and hip injuries, helping athletes recover faster and return to peak form.
Our sports medicine experts also provide personalized rehabilitation services for patients dealing with musculoskeletal conditions, injuries, or disorders. With extensive experience in postsurgical joint replacement care, spine management, fracture repair, and sports injury rehabilitation, we design customized treatment plans that enhance mobility and promote overall wellness.
The rehabilitation and physical medicine team at Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road offers comprehensive physical, occupational, and recreational therapy programs tailored to strengthen specific muscle groups. These individualized exercise plans help patients regain function, rebuild strength, and safely return to their daily routines or athletic activities. In addition, our musculoskeletal program evaluates how prefabricated or custom orthotic devices—such as braces and orthopaedic footwear—can improve mobility, balance, and long-term joint stability.
Facilities and Services
The Department of Sports Medicine at Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road offers comprehensive care for both athletes and non-athletes, focusing on effective pain management, quick recovery, and long-term injury prevention. Our expert team works closely with orthopedic surgeons and physiotherapists to restore patients’ health and performance through minimally invasive surgical techniques and advanced imaging technologies. We provide end-to-end services from diagnosis and treatment to rehabilitation and performance enhancement, ensuring every individual receives tailored care.
Our key services include:
- Diagnosis and management of acute and overuse sports injuries involving the shoulder, elbow, hip, knee, and ankle.
- Pre-participation physical examinations, sports nutrition counselling, and injury prevention programs.
- Customized rehabilitation and physical therapy plans, including muscle strengthening and biomechanics assessments.
- Arthroscopy for knees, shoulders, elbows, ankles, and small joints, performed in our state-of-the-art arthroscopy theatre.
- Minimally invasive keyhole surgeries for faster recovery and reduced downtime.
- Arthroscopic shoulder surgeries.
- Multiligament knee surgeries.
- Autologous chondrocyte implantation using a patient’s own cultured cells for cartilage repair.
- Autologous osteochondral autograft procedures.
- Revision surgeries for failed ligament reconstructions or other complex injuries.
- Comprehensive post-surgical rehabilitation for joint replacements and fractures.
- Dedicated rehabilitation and physiotherapy unit equipped with specialized therapists and modern equipment.
- Sports rehabilitation, fitness training, splinting and bracing, and kinesiology-based therapy.
- Ligament Injuries (e.g., ACL, PCL): Comprehensive management includes minimally invasive arthroscopic surgery, advanced bracing, and personalized rehabilitation plans for optimal recovery.
- Cartilage Injuries: Treatments include innovative options such as stem cell transplants, PRP (platelet-rich plasma) injections, and autologous chondrocyte implantation, all aimed at repairing damaged cartilage and restoring joint function.
Our centre emphasizes safe, effective, and patient-specific care, aiming to shorten downtime and support long-term athletic performance.