Sports Medicine in Flushing & Manhattan, NY
Whether you are a competitive athlete, weekend warrior, or simply someone who stays active, sports injuries can be painful, frustrating, and disruptive. At Ma Kao Rehabilitation in Flushing, Queens and Manhattan, NY, our sports medicine specialists — led by Dr. Daniel Kao, a board-certified sports medicine physician — provide expert, non-surgical care designed to get you back in the game as quickly and safely as possible.
What Is Sports Medicine?
Sports medicine is a specialized field of medicine focused on the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of injuries and conditions related to physical activity and sport. Our sports medicine physicians work closely with physical therapists, acupuncturists, and rehabilitation specialists to deliver integrated, personalized care for athletes of all levels and ages.
Sports Injuries We Treat
- ACL, MCL, and PCL knee injuries
- Meniscus tears
- Rotator cuff tears and shoulder injuries
- Tennis elbow and golfer's elbow
- Ankle sprains and Achilles tendon injuries
- Shin splints and stress fractures
- Hip flexor and groin injuries
- Hamstring and quadriceps strains
- Plantar fasciitis
- Concussion evaluation and management
- Overuse injuries and tendinitis
- Post-surgical sports rehabilitation
Our Sports Medicine Treatment Approach
Accurate Diagnosis
We begin with a thorough evaluation including physical examination and, when needed, imaging studies (X-ray, MRI, ultrasound) to precisely diagnose your injury and guide the most effective treatment.
Non-Surgical Treatment First
Our philosophy is to pursue the most effective conservative treatment before considering surgery. Most sports injuries respond very well to a combination of physical therapy, manual therapy, acupuncture, and targeted pain management.
Return-to-Sport Rehabilitation
Our rehabilitation programs are sport-specific. We design recovery protocols that simulate the demands of your sport, progressively rebuilding strength, flexibility, endurance, and neuromuscular control so you return at full capacity — not just pain-free.
Regenerative Medicine
For ligament, tendon, and joint injuries, PRP (platelet-rich plasma) therapy can accelerate tissue healing and reduce recovery time, often avoiding the need for surgical intervention.
Injury Prevention
Beyond treatment, we help athletes identify movement dysfunction, muscle imbalances, and biomechanical issues that increase injury risk — and address them proactively through corrective exercise and training guidance.
