Sports Medicine
Athletes know that teamwork is an important element of success – and teamwork is what sets Akron Children’s apart from other sports medicine providers. Our sports medicine team diagnoses and treats sports- and activity-related injuries. We work closely with Akron Children’s orthopedic surgeons and physical therapists who specialize in sports rehabilitation.
Learn more...Department: 330-543-2778
About Sports Medicine
Providers specializing in:
High schools where Akron Children’s provides certified athletic trainers
Every athlete receives a customized treatment plan and guidance on how to prevent future injuries. We offer sports psychology to help athletes with sports performance and recovery from injury, along with a sports nutritionist to teach athletes how to fuel their bodies. Our goal is to help young athletes return to the activities they love as quickly and safely as possible.
Sports Medicine, Akron
Akron Children's Sports Medicine, AkronConsidine Professional Building
215 West Bowery Street
Level 7
Akron, Ohio 44308
Fax: 330-543-3851
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Appointments: 330-543-2778
Department: 330-543-8260
Sports Medicine, Boardman
Akron Children's Sports Medicine, BoardmanLeonard J. Fisher Family Building
6505 Market Street, Building A
Boardman, Ohio 44512
Fax: 330-729-1946
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Department: 330-746-8071
Sports Medicine, Boston Heights
Akron Children's Sports Medicine, Boston HeightsAkron Children's Health Center, Boston Heights
328 East Hines Hill Road
Boston Heights, Ohio 44236
Fax: 330-342-8504
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Sports Medicine, Mansfield
Akron Children's Sports Medicine, MansfieldAkron Children's Health Center, Mansfield
1029 South Trimble Road
Mansfield, Ohio 44906
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Appointments: 330-543-2778
Sports Medicine, Medina
Akron Children's Sports Medicine, MedinaAkron Children's Health Center, Medina
3443 Medina Road
Door 1 (Suite 108)
Medina, Ohio 44256
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Appointments: 330-543-2778
Department: 330-722-2468
Sports Medicine, North Canton
Akron Children's Sports Medicine, North Canton6076 Whipple Avenue Northwest
North Canton, Ohio 44720
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Sports Medicine, Warren
Akron Children's Sports Medicine, WarrenThe Market Place
5000 East Market Street
Suite 28
Warren, Ohio 44484
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Monday : 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Tuesday : 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Wednesday : 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Thursday : 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Friday : 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday : 8 a.m. - Noon
Appointments: 330-543-2778
Department: 330-746-8071
Sports Rehab, University of Akron
Sports Rehab at the University of AkronStile Athletics Field House
254 Spicer St.
Akron, Ohio 44304
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Monday : 7:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday : 7:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday : 7:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Thursday : 7:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Friday : 7:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Appointments: 330-543-2778
Walk-in Orthopedic and Sports Injury Clinic, Boston Heights
Walk-in Orthopedic and Sports Injury Clinic, Boston HeightsAkron Children's Health Center, Boston Heights
The Cynthia Parker Matthews Building
328 Hines Hill Road
Boston Heights, Ohio 44236
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Monday : 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Tuesday : 3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday : 3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Thursday : Closed -
Friday : 8:00 a.m. - Noon
Saturday : 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Walk-in Orthopedic and Sports Injury Clinic, Montrose/Medina
Walk-in Orthopedic and Sports Injury Clinic, Montrose/MedinaAkron Children's Urgent Care, Montrose/Medina
NEW LOCATION - October 2024!
4118 Medina Road
Akron, Ohio 44333
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Monday : 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Tuesday : 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday : 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Thursday : 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Friday : 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Saturday : 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
S. Derrick Eddy, MD
Director, Sports Medicine; The Scala Family Endowed Chair in Sports Medicine; Sports Medicine Physician
Christopher Liebig, MD
Medical Director, Akron Children's Mahoning Valley; Sports Medicine Physician
Open Clinical Studies
An assessment of clinical efficacy of hypothermic therapy following Pivotal Trial II (mTBI) in the adolescent athlete
The purpose of this research is to find out whether the cooling cap helps treat concussions when added to the current brain rest treatment.
More about this studyPrograms and Clinics
Conditions and Treatments:
ACL injury, concussion, female athlete triad, MCL injuries, meniscal cartilage tears, Osgood-Schlatter Disease, osteochondritis dissecans, PCL injuries, stress fracture, tendinitis