Kootenai Health Sports
Kootenai Health Sports
Expert care for bones, joints, and muscle—for anyone who wants to stay active.
Maybe it’s your morning run stopping early because of an aching knee, or a shoulder that's never been quite the same since that ski fall last winter. Whether you are an athlete, managing chronic pain, or experiencing symptoms that develop from overuse, Kootenai Health Sports is for anyone whose life asks more from their body than it can currently give. From conservative treatment to surgery to recovery, we have experts integrated at every step—all you have to do is take the first one to get started.
PRP & Regenerative Treatments
Fellowship-Trained Specialists
A Team That Listens
Our Services
Conditions
We treat a wide range of bone, joint, and muscle conditions for athletes and non-athletes alike.
- Bone, joint or muscle pain or injuries
- Diagnosis and management of musculoskeletal injuries
- Chronic/overuse injuries
- Tendinitis and tendinosis
- Sprains and strains
- Sports clearance
- Peripheral nerve impingement syndromes
- Plantar fasciitis
- Female athlete Triad/RED-S Syndrome
Non-Operative Diagnostics & Treatments
Our sports medicine specialists have a full range of non-operative tools to diagnose and treat your condition typically starting with the most conservative effective approach.
- Diagnostic ultrasound — on-site imaging to evaluate soft tissue, tendons, and joints
- Ultrasound-guided injections — targeted delivery for pain and inflammation using real-time imaging
- Platelet rich plasma (PRP) injections — using your body's own healing properties to support tissue recovery
- Concussion management — assessment, monitoring, and return-to-play protocols for sports-related head injuries
- Exercise prescription and counseling — structured guidance for recovery and for managing chronic conditions through activity
- Sports clearance and physicals — pre-participation evaluations for youth and adult athletes
- Fracture management — non-surgical care and monitoring for fractures that don't require surgery
Surgical Procedures
- Arthroscopy and minimally invasive surgery — joint procedures through small incisions
- Soft-tissue repair — repair of ligament, tendon, and muscle injuries
- Joint replacement — partial and total replacement for damaged or arthritic joints
- Fracture management — surgical repair and stabilization of complex fractures
- Acute trauma care — urgent surgical management of sudden, severe musculoskeletal injuries
Rehabilitation & Recovery
- Post-operative rehabilitation — structured recovery protocols tailored to your procedure
- Return-to-sport testing — objective measures to confirm you're ready to safely return to play, training, or competition
- Return-to-work conditioning — rebuilding the strength and function needed to get back to a physically demanding job
- Sports rehabilitation — hands-on care for ligament, tendon, joint, and muscle injuries that don't require surgery
Our rehabilitation specialists hold advanced certifications in orthopedic and sports physical therapy. Every orthopedic and sports location is equipped with Hyperice recovery technology.
Rehab That's Growing With North Idaho
Kootenai Health sports rehabilitation includes performance partnerships with D1 Sports Performance and PEAK Fitness. Every orthopedic and sports location is equipped with Hyperice recovery technology as standard to support faster, more targeted recovery between sessions.
And we're growing. Three new gym-based sports rehabilitation environments are expanding access to orthopedic and sports rehab—and opening new performance pathways.
Your Sports Medicine Team
Sports medicine, surgery, and rehab—one connected team, with you from the first visit to full recovery. Whether you’re recovering from an injury or working to prevent one, we’re here to support you every step of the way, from diagnosis through recovery.
Sports Medicine Physicians
Non-operative musculoskeletal experts—the starting point for diagnosis, treatment planning, and return-to-sport plans.
We work with you to create personalized care plans that help reduce pain, restore function, and get you back to the activities you enjoy.
Orthopedic Surgeons
Fellowship-trained surgeons in subspecialties—sports, hand and wrist, total joint, foot and ankle, and trauma—who diagnose, operate, and manage complex musculoskeletal conditions.
Rehabilitation Specialists
Physical therapists certified in orthopedic and sports rehabilitation, coordinating your recovery plan with your physicians from surgery through return-to-sport.
Certified Athletic Trainer
Certified athletic trainers embedded at Post Falls High School, providing injury prevention, emergency care, concussion assessment, and return-to-play support for student athletes.
