Business Details
20 Years
experience
Comprehensive Sports Medicine Care in Des Moines
Founded in 2006, Stadia Sports Medicine is Des Moines' original integrated sports medicine practice, combining physician-led care with physical therapy under one roof. Our family-run Iowa business prioritizes personalized care, offering 45-minute initial consultations to thoroughly evaluate injuries and develop individualized treatment plans. We distinguish ourselves through collaborative communication between physicians and physical therapists, ensuring rapid adjustments to treatment protocols. Our services include non-operative arthritis management, diagnostic testing for exercise-induced conditions, and concussion management, supported by advanced medical technology. We emphasize outcomes-centered care, focusing on returning patients to their desired activities through evidence-based practices.Our team of sports medicine specialists avoids generic treatment plans, instead tailoring care to each patient's unique needs. We maintain a one-on-one therapy model, ensuring consistency and building strong clinician-patient relationships. Our commitment to community extends beyond clinical care, fostering a professional yet welcoming environment. We pride ourselves on timely access to care and transparent communication, ensuring patients understand diagnoses and treatment pathways. With over 15 years of service, we remain dedicated to evolving our practices while upholding our core philosophy of patient-first care.
Services
Sports Injury Care
Physical Therapy
Concussion Management
Arthritis Treatment
Diagnostic Testing
Injection Therapy
Athletic Training
Home Exercise Programs
Details
- Year established: 2006
Highlights and features
- We provide 45-minute initial consultations for thorough injury evaluation
- Our physicians and physical therapists collaborate in real-time for optimal care
- Specialized in non-operative management of sports-related musculoskeletal conditions
- One-on-one physical therapy sessions with dedicated clinicians throughout treatment
- Proven outcomes tracking system measuring patient progress and treatment effectiveness
What people say
Excellent injury care
Thorough evaluations
Personalized treatment
Rapid recovery
Knowledgeable staff
Services
Sports Injury Care
Comprehensive evaluation and non-surgical treatment for sports-related injuries including joint pain, muscle strains, and ligament damage. Our physicians utilize advanced diagnostics to create personalized recovery plans combining physical therapy, injection therapy, and home exercise programs. Specialized care addresses acute injuries and chronic conditions affecting athletes of all levels.
Physical Therapy
Doctoral-level physical therapists provide one-on-one treatment for orthopedic and sports-related conditions. Specializing in manual therapy techniques, functional training, and neuromuscular re-education, our programs accelerate recovery from tendonitis, plantar fasciitis, and post-injury rehabilitation. Treatment emphasizes returning patients to sports, work, and daily activities through individualized care plans.
Concussion Management
Specialized evaluation and progressive treatment for sports-related concussions. Our protocol includes symptom assessment, cognitive testing, and gradual return-to-play plans. We combine vestibular rehabilitation, visual tracking exercises, and exertion testing to ensure safe recovery while monitoring for post-concussion syndrome indicators.
Arthritis Treatment
Non-operative management of osteoarthritis and degenerative joint conditions using corticosteroid injections, viscosupplementation, and platelet-rich plasma therapy. Our approach combines pain management techniques with mobility preservation strategies, focusing on maintaining active lifestyles through customized treatment plans tailored to each patient's specific joint issues.
Diagnostic Testing
Advanced diagnostic capabilities including ultrasound imaging for soft tissue injuries, exercise-induced asthma testing, and compartment syndrome evaluation. Our in-office diagnostics enable rapid assessment of musculoskeletal conditions, allowing immediate treatment planning and eliminating the need for external referrals while ensuring accurate diagnosis for effective care.
People
Chad Carlson
Medical Director
Board-certified sports medicine physician with fellowship training in musculoskeletal ultrasound. Dr. Carlson specializes in non-surgical treatment of sports injuries, ultrasound-guided injections, and concussion management, bringing over 15 years of clinical experience to patient care.
Mike Hadden
Physical Therapist
Doctor of Physical Therapy with specialization in sports rehabilitation. Focus areas include manual therapy techniques, athletic performance restoration, and evidence-based treatment of chronic tendonopathies, combining clinical expertise with personalized patient education for optimal recovery outcomes.
Questions
What services does Stadia Sports Medicine offer?
We provide sports injury care, physical therapy, concussion management, arthritis treatment, and diagnostic testing for musculoskeletal conditions.
Do you treat non-athletes?
Yes, our services benefit all active individuals, not just competitive athletes, addressing joint pain and mobility issues.
How long are initial consultations?
We allocate 45 minutes for thorough injury evaluation and personalized treatment planning during initial visits.
Is physical therapy one-on-one?
Yes, our patients receive dedicated one-on-one sessions with the same physical therapist throughout their treatment.
How quickly can I get an appointment?
We prioritize timely care and typically offer same-day or next-day appointments for injury evaluations.
