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Steve Schulenborg, MD is a non-operative pediatric sports medicine physician who enjoys treating a multitude of sports-related medical issues and pediatric orthopedic injuries. He holds board certifications in both pediatrics and sports medicine. Raised in Memphis, Tennessee, Dr. Schulenborg earned his undergraduate degree from Vanderbilt University and completed his medical degree and residency at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center treating patients at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. After residency, he completed his pediatric sports medicine fellowship training at Orlando Health providing care for the Orlando City Soccer Club, national track events, the Orlando Ballet and multiple area schools. Since being in Atlanta, he helps with sideline coverage of high schools and enjoys covering races. Dr. Schulenborg has had a passion for sports from a young age playing multiple sports until focusing on soccer.
Specialties
Pediatric Sports Medicine
Pediatrics
Education & Training
University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Degree
Doctor of Medicine
Residency
University of Tennessee College of Medicine Chatta
Fellowship
University of Florida (Orlando)
Certifications
American Board of Pediatrics - Sports
Hospital Affiliations
Wellstar Kennestone Hospital
Wellstar Windy Hill Hospital
Languages spoken
English
Patient Reviews
Overall patient rating
4.7
Based on 265 patient ratings
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Earned my trust
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Patient Reviews
5
Dr. S was smart and educated. His staff was caring and gave us great care with the cast removal. Very impressed with our experience.
April 18, 2025
5
Everyone was very helpful and very respectful. Dr answered all of our questions .
April 3, 2025
5
Very fast and friendly. The doctor was great and very practical with his suggestions.
March 23, 2025
5
All good
March 23, 2025
5
We were from out of town and stopped at this location for my son's broken arm. The doctor and MA took great care of us. I appreciated the thorough and friendly care we got.
March 16, 2025
5
He was great! He explained the situation to me and my son very well
March 16, 2025
5
Staff were very accommodating and extremely nice.
March 15, 2025
5
Everyone was helpful, knowledgeable, and friendly. The front desk staff, I'm not good with names, (Jessica, Jayden, and the office charge or manager?), the staff in the back (Andrea and Susan?), and Dr. Schulenborg made a visit for a broken bone easier! Thank you everyone and I'm sorry if I got names wrong!
February 24, 2025
5
The service provided at this facility was excellent!
February 21, 2025
5
Staff is amazing
February 15, 2025
5
I was very impressed with his bedside manner and the time he took to explain things to us. We are grateful to better understand our son's injury and feel confident in his diagnosis.
February 4, 2025
5
This practice was able to see my son for an appointment the day I called. I was so appreciative because we were going out of town. They were punctual with the appointment as well. We were in and out quickly. Very friendly staff too. Thanks so much!
December 23, 2024
5
We are so appreciative to get in as quickly as we did and treatment plan put together for us with so much ease after having been bounced around by other practices. Should have come here before for my other children's sports injuries in the past. But, I will now refer to others.
December 5, 2024
5
The nurse did start the cutting saw for the cast before we were ready which induced a lot of tears, but other than that they were sympathetic
November 24, 2024
5
Great staff very knowledgeable and friendly
November 16, 2024
5
The Dr and his staff was phenomenal!!! I love Wellstar but I've never had a perfect visit until today. Please give the Dr and everyone that took care of my child a raise ! Even the wait time wasn't long. I'm very impressed!
November 15, 2024
5
The doctor was not in a rush, patient, actually talked to us and he even asked how I was coping and processing as a result of this type of accident my son had. The staff was also friendly and helpful.
November 9, 2024
5
The doctor was awesome and really spoke to my daughter which was great. He also simplified what was happening and the injury so we all Understood. We so appreciate it! Thank you!
November 3, 2024
5
Everyone was extremely kind and helpful!
October 19, 2024
5
Friendly staff from beginning to end. Dr. Schulenborg was very thorough and informative. My teenage daughter was very comfortable.
October 17, 2024
5
The office was amazing!!! The ladies at the front desk were extremely helpful and understanding. The Dr. did amazing. Very pleased and impressed.
October 11, 2024
5
Our first time seeing this physician and he was extremely thorough and spent a tremendous amount of time with us explaining every single thing and confirming each step of the way that my son understood what he was saying. I was highly impressed and thankful for his time and expertise.
September 21, 2024
5
It was great! Most of all I liked that we didn't feel rushed.
September 19, 2024
5
I really like Dr. S. but the wait time for a first appointment of the morning was longer than expected. We arrived at 9 am for a 9 & 9:30 am appointment and were not seen until 10 am after I poked my head out to see what was going on.
September 8, 2024
5
Everyone was friendly and helpful. Our wait time was minimal.
September 7, 2024
5
Three boys and this was our first broken bone. Everyone was so sympathetic, understanding, and most importantly made my son feel comfortable.
August 24, 2024
5
I just want to say we've seen the same doctor for several years and we wouldn't go anywhere else. We trust him immensely.
August 15, 2024
5
We had a great experience. Very quick, they addressed my concerns quickly, made sure I understood what was happening, and then sent us on our way. The office staff was super helpful and very very sweet also.
July 27, 2024
5
Everyone was amazing! My Daughter fell at camp and injured her elbow, we spent 8 hours in CHOAs ED, and left with "we didn't see anything on X-ray, but we can't be certain". My daughter has been to WellStar peds ortho a few time so I knew I had to take her for a second opinion, her normal Dr was not available so we saw Dr.Schulenborg and I was not disappointed! He looked at her X-rays from CHOA and was able to tell me there was no fracture. Thank you to everyone who we encountered today. Yall Rock!
July 26, 2024
5
I felt comfortable that the staff and doctor cared about my son's condition. I appreciated the attention to the examination of his finger and the recommendation of the immediate MRI.
July 21, 2024
5
Dr. S was smart and educated. His staff was caring and gave us great care with the cast removal. Very impressed with our experience.
April 18, 2025
5
Everyone was very helpful and very respectful. Dr answered all of our questions .
April 3, 2025
5
Very fast and friendly. The doctor was great and very practical with his suggestions.
March 23, 2025
5
All good
March 23, 2025
5
We were from out of town and stopped at this location for my son's broken arm. The doctor and MA took great care of us. I appreciated the thorough and friendly care we got.
March 16, 2025
5
He was great! He explained the situation to me and my son very well
March 16, 2025
5
Staff were very accommodating and extremely nice.
March 15, 2025
5
Everyone was helpful, knowledgeable, and friendly. The front desk staff, I'm not good with names, (Jessica, Jayden, and the office charge or manager?), the staff in the back (Andrea and Susan?), and Dr. Schulenborg made a visit for a broken bone easier! Thank you everyone and I'm sorry if I got names wrong!
February 24, 2025
5
The service provided at this facility was excellent!
February 21, 2025
5
Staff is amazing
February 15, 2025
5
I was very impressed with his bedside manner and the time he took to explain things to us. We are grateful to better understand our son's injury and feel confident in his diagnosis.
February 4, 2025
5
This practice was able to see my son for an appointment the day I called. I was so appreciative because we were going out of town. They were punctual with the appointment as well. We were in and out quickly. Very friendly staff too. Thanks so much!
December 23, 2024
5
We are so appreciative to get in as quickly as we did and treatment plan put together for us with so much ease after having been bounced around by other practices. Should have come here before for my other children's sports injuries in the past. But, I will now refer to others.
December 5, 2024
5
The nurse did start the cutting saw for the cast before we were ready which induced a lot of tears, but other than that they were sympathetic
November 24, 2024
5
Great staff very knowledgeable and friendly
November 16, 2024
5
The Dr and his staff was phenomenal!!! I love Wellstar but I've never had a perfect visit until today. Please give the Dr and everyone that took care of my child a raise ! Even the wait time wasn't long. I'm very impressed!
November 15, 2024
5
The doctor was not in a rush, patient, actually talked to us and he even asked how I was coping and processing as a result of this type of accident my son had. The staff was also friendly and helpful.
November 9, 2024
5
The doctor was awesome and really spoke to my daughter which was great. He also simplified what was happening and the injury so we all Understood. We so appreciate it! Thank you!
November 3, 2024
5
Everyone was extremely kind and helpful!
October 19, 2024
5
Friendly staff from beginning to end. Dr. Schulenborg was very thorough and informative. My teenage daughter was very comfortable.
October 17, 2024
5
The office was amazing!!! The ladies at the front desk were extremely helpful and understanding. The Dr. did amazing. Very pleased and impressed.
October 11, 2024
5
Our first time seeing this physician and he was extremely thorough and spent a tremendous amount of time with us explaining every single thing and confirming each step of the way that my son understood what he was saying. I was highly impressed and thankful for his time and expertise.
September 21, 2024
5
It was great! Most of all I liked that we didn't feel rushed.
September 19, 2024
5
I really like Dr. S. but the wait time for a first appointment of the morning was longer than expected. We arrived at 9 am for a 9 & 9:30 am appointment and were not seen until 10 am after I poked my head out to see what was going on.
September 8, 2024
5
Everyone was friendly and helpful. Our wait time was minimal.
September 7, 2024
5
Three boys and this was our first broken bone. Everyone was so sympathetic, understanding, and most importantly made my son feel comfortable.
August 24, 2024
5
I just want to say we've seen the same doctor for several years and we wouldn't go anywhere else. We trust him immensely.
August 15, 2024
5
We had a great experience. Very quick, they addressed my concerns quickly, made sure I understood what was happening, and then sent us on our way. The office staff was super helpful and very very sweet also.
July 27, 2024
5
Everyone was amazing! My Daughter fell at camp and injured her elbow, we spent 8 hours in CHOAs ED, and left with "we didn't see anything on X-ray, but we can't be certain". My daughter has been to WellStar peds ortho a few time so I knew I had to take her for a second opinion, her normal Dr was not available so we saw Dr.Schulenborg and I was not disappointed! He looked at her X-rays from CHOA and was able to tell me there was no fracture. Thank you to everyone who we encountered today. Yall Rock!
July 26, 2024
5
I felt comfortable that the staff and doctor cared about my son's condition. I appreciated the attention to the examination of his finger and the recommendation of the immediate MRI.
July 21, 2024
5
Dr. S was smart and educated. His staff was caring and gave us great care with the cast removal. Very impressed with our experience.
April 18, 2025
5
Everyone was very helpful and very respectful. Dr answered all of our questions .
April 3, 2025
5
Very fast and friendly. The doctor was great and very practical with his suggestions.
March 23, 2025
5
All good
March 23, 2025
5
We were from out of town and stopped at this location for my son's broken arm. The doctor and MA took great care of us. I appreciated the thorough and friendly care we got.
March 16, 2025
5
He was great! He explained the situation to me and my son very well
March 16, 2025
5
Staff were very accommodating and extremely nice.
March 15, 2025
5
Everyone was helpful, knowledgeable, and friendly. The front desk staff, I'm not good with names, (Jessica, Jayden, and the office charge or manager?), the staff in the back (Andrea and Susan?), and Dr. Schulenborg made a visit for a broken bone easier! Thank you everyone and I'm sorry if I got names wrong!
February 24, 2025
5
The service provided at this facility was excellent!
February 21, 2025
5
Staff is amazing
February 15, 2025
5
I was very impressed with his bedside manner and the time he took to explain things to us. We are grateful to better understand our son's injury and feel confident in his diagnosis.
February 4, 2025
5
This practice was able to see my son for an appointment the day I called. I was so appreciative because we were going out of town. They were punctual with the appointment as well. We were in and out quickly. Very friendly staff too. Thanks so much!
December 23, 2024
5
We are so appreciative to get in as quickly as we did and treatment plan put together for us with so much ease after having been bounced around by other practices. Should have come here before for my other children's sports injuries in the past. But, I will now refer to others.
December 5, 2024
5
The nurse did start the cutting saw for the cast before we were ready which induced a lot of tears, but other than that they were sympathetic
November 24, 2024
5
Great staff very knowledgeable and friendly
November 16, 2024
5
The Dr and his staff was phenomenal!!! I love Wellstar but I've never had a perfect visit until today. Please give the Dr and everyone that took care of my child a raise ! Even the wait time wasn't long. I'm very impressed!
November 15, 2024
5
The doctor was not in a rush, patient, actually talked to us and he even asked how I was coping and processing as a result of this type of accident my son had. The staff was also friendly and helpful.
November 9, 2024
5
The doctor was awesome and really spoke to my daughter which was great. He also simplified what was happening and the injury so we all Understood. We so appreciate it! Thank you!
November 3, 2024
5
Everyone was extremely kind and helpful!
October 19, 2024
5
Friendly staff from beginning to end. Dr. Schulenborg was very thorough and informative. My teenage daughter was very comfortable.
October 17, 2024
5
The office was amazing!!! The ladies at the front desk were extremely helpful and understanding. The Dr. did amazing. Very pleased and impressed.
October 11, 2024
5
Our first time seeing this physician and he was extremely thorough and spent a tremendous amount of time with us explaining every single thing and confirming each step of the way that my son understood what he was saying. I was highly impressed and thankful for his time and expertise.
September 21, 2024
5
It was great! Most of all I liked that we didn't feel rushed.
September 19, 2024
5
I really like Dr. S. but the wait time for a first appointment of the morning was longer than expected. We arrived at 9 am for a 9 & 9:30 am appointment and were not seen until 10 am after I poked my head out to see what was going on.
September 8, 2024
5
Everyone was friendly and helpful. Our wait time was minimal.
September 7, 2024
5
Three boys and this was our first broken bone. Everyone was so sympathetic, understanding, and most importantly made my son feel comfortable.
August 24, 2024
5
I just want to say we've seen the same doctor for several years and we wouldn't go anywhere else. We trust him immensely.
August 15, 2024
5
We had a great experience. Very quick, they addressed my concerns quickly, made sure I understood what was happening, and then sent us on our way. The office staff was super helpful and very very sweet also.
July 27, 2024
5
Everyone was amazing! My Daughter fell at camp and injured her elbow, we spent 8 hours in CHOAs ED, and left with "we didn't see anything on X-ray, but we can't be certain". My daughter has been to WellStar peds ortho a few time so I knew I had to take her for a second opinion, her normal Dr was not available so we saw Dr.Schulenborg and I was not disappointed! He looked at her X-rays from CHOA and was able to tell me there was no fracture. Thank you to everyone who we encountered today. Yall Rock!
July 26, 2024
5
I felt comfortable that the staff and doctor cared about my son's condition. I appreciated the attention to the examination of his finger and the recommendation of the immediate MRI.
July 21, 2024
5
Dr. S was smart and educated. His staff was caring and gave us great care with the cast removal. Very impressed with our experience.
April 18, 2025
5
Everyone was very helpful and very respectful. Dr answered all of our questions .
April 3, 2025
5
Very fast and friendly. The doctor was great and very practical with his suggestions.
March 23, 2025
5
All good
March 23, 2025
5
We were from out of town and stopped at this location for my son's broken arm. The doctor and MA took great care of us. I appreciated the thorough and friendly care we got.
March 16, 2025
5
He was great! He explained the situation to me and my son very well
March 16, 2025
5
Staff were very accommodating and extremely nice.
March 15, 2025
5
Everyone was helpful, knowledgeable, and friendly. The front desk staff, I'm not good with names, (Jessica, Jayden, and the office charge or manager?), the staff in the back (Andrea and Susan?), and Dr. Schulenborg made a visit for a broken bone easier! Thank you everyone and I'm sorry if I got names wrong!
February 24, 2025
5
The service provided at this facility was excellent!
February 21, 2025
5
Staff is amazing
February 15, 2025
5
I was very impressed with his bedside manner and the time he took to explain things to us. We are grateful to better understand our son's injury and feel confident in his diagnosis.
February 4, 2025
5
This practice was able to see my son for an appointment the day I called. I was so appreciative because we were going out of town. They were punctual with the appointment as well. We were in and out quickly. Very friendly staff too. Thanks so much!
December 23, 2024
5
We are so appreciative to get in as quickly as we did and treatment plan put together for us with so much ease after having been bounced around by other practices. Should have come here before for my other children's sports injuries in the past. But, I will now refer to others.
December 5, 2024
5
The nurse did start the cutting saw for the cast before we were ready which induced a lot of tears, but other than that they were sympathetic
November 24, 2024
5
Great staff very knowledgeable and friendly
November 16, 2024
5
The Dr and his staff was phenomenal!!! I love Wellstar but I've never had a perfect visit until today. Please give the Dr and everyone that took care of my child a raise ! Even the wait time wasn't long. I'm very impressed!
November 15, 2024
5
The doctor was not in a rush, patient, actually talked to us and he even asked how I was coping and processing as a result of this type of accident my son had. The staff was also friendly and helpful.
November 9, 2024
5
The doctor was awesome and really spoke to my daughter which was great. He also simplified what was happening and the injury so we all Understood. We so appreciate it! Thank you!
November 3, 2024
5
Everyone was extremely kind and helpful!
October 19, 2024
5
Friendly staff from beginning to end. Dr. Schulenborg was very thorough and informative. My teenage daughter was very comfortable.
October 17, 2024
5
The office was amazing!!! The ladies at the front desk were extremely helpful and understanding. The Dr. did amazing. Very pleased and impressed.
October 11, 2024
5
Our first time seeing this physician and he was extremely thorough and spent a tremendous amount of time with us explaining every single thing and confirming each step of the way that my son understood what he was saying. I was highly impressed and thankful for his time and expertise.
September 21, 2024
5
It was great! Most of all I liked that we didn't feel rushed.
September 19, 2024
5
I really like Dr. S. but the wait time for a first appointment of the morning was longer than expected. We arrived at 9 am for a 9 & 9:30 am appointment and were not seen until 10 am after I poked my head out to see what was going on.
September 8, 2024
5
Everyone was friendly and helpful. Our wait time was minimal.
September 7, 2024
5
Three boys and this was our first broken bone. Everyone was so sympathetic, understanding, and most importantly made my son feel comfortable.
August 24, 2024
5
I just want to say we've seen the same doctor for several years and we wouldn't go anywhere else. We trust him immensely.
August 15, 2024
5
We had a great experience. Very quick, they addressed my concerns quickly, made sure I understood what was happening, and then sent us on our way. The office staff was super helpful and very very sweet also.
July 27, 2024
5
Everyone was amazing! My Daughter fell at camp and injured her elbow, we spent 8 hours in CHOAs ED, and left with "we didn't see anything on X-ray, but we can't be certain". My daughter has been to WellStar peds ortho a few time so I knew I had to take her for a second opinion, her normal Dr was not available so we saw Dr.Schulenborg and I was not disappointed! He looked at her X-rays from CHOA and was able to tell me there was no fracture. Thank you to everyone who we encountered today. Yall Rock!
July 26, 2024
5
I felt comfortable that the staff and doctor cared about my son's condition. I appreciated the attention to the examination of his finger and the recommendation of the immediate MRI.
July 21, 2024
5
I felt comfortable that the staff and doctor cared about my son's condition. I appreciated the attention to the examination of his finger and the recommendation of the immediate MRI.
July 21, 2024
5
Everyone was amazing! My Daughter fell at camp and injured her elbow, we spent 8 hours in CHOAs ED, and left with "we didn't see anything on X-ray, but we can't be certain". My daughter has been to WellStar peds ortho a few time so I knew I had to take her for a second opinion, her normal Dr was not available so we saw Dr.Schulenborg and I was not disappointed! He looked at her X-rays from CHOA and was able to tell me there was no fracture. Thank you to everyone who we encountered today. Yall Rock!
July 26, 2024
5
We had a great experience. Very quick, they addressed my concerns quickly, made sure I understood what was happening, and then sent us on our way. The office staff was super helpful and very very sweet also.
July 27, 2024
5
I just want to say we've seen the same doctor for several years and we wouldn't go anywhere else. We trust him immensely.
August 15, 2024
5
Three boys and this was our first broken bone. Everyone was so sympathetic, understanding, and most importantly made my son feel comfortable.
August 24, 2024
5
Everyone was friendly and helpful. Our wait time was minimal.
September 7, 2024
5
I really like Dr. S. but the wait time for a first appointment of the morning was longer than expected. We arrived at 9 am for a 9 & 9:30 am appointment and were not seen until 10 am after I poked my head out to see what was going on.
September 8, 2024
5
It was great! Most of all I liked that we didn't feel rushed.
September 19, 2024
5
Our first time seeing this physician and he was extremely thorough and spent a tremendous amount of time with us explaining every single thing and confirming each step of the way that my son understood what he was saying. I was highly impressed and thankful for his time and expertise.
September 21, 2024
5
The office was amazing!!! The ladies at the front desk were extremely helpful and understanding. The Dr. did amazing. Very pleased and impressed.
October 11, 2024
5
Friendly staff from beginning to end. Dr. Schulenborg was very thorough and informative. My teenage daughter was very comfortable.
October 17, 2024
5
Everyone was extremely kind and helpful!
October 19, 2024
5
The doctor was awesome and really spoke to my daughter which was great. He also simplified what was happening and the injury so we all Understood. We so appreciate it! Thank you!
November 3, 2024
5
The doctor was not in a rush, patient, actually talked to us and he even asked how I was coping and processing as a result of this type of accident my son had. The staff was also friendly and helpful.
November 9, 2024
5
The Dr and his staff was phenomenal!!! I love Wellstar but I've never had a perfect visit until today. Please give the Dr and everyone that took care of my child a raise ! Even the wait time wasn't long. I'm very impressed!
November 15, 2024
5
Great staff very knowledgeable and friendly
November 16, 2024
5
The nurse did start the cutting saw for the cast before we were ready which induced a lot of tears, but other than that they were sympathetic
November 24, 2024
5
We are so appreciative to get in as quickly as we did and treatment plan put together for us with so much ease after having been bounced around by other practices. Should have come here before for my other children's sports injuries in the past. But, I will now refer to others.
December 5, 2024
5
This practice was able to see my son for an appointment the day I called. I was so appreciative because we were going out of town. They were punctual with the appointment as well. We were in and out quickly. Very friendly staff too. Thanks so much!
December 23, 2024
5
I was very impressed with his bedside manner and the time he took to explain things to us. We are grateful to better understand our son's injury and feel confident in his diagnosis.
February 4, 2025
5
Staff is amazing
February 15, 2025
5
The service provided at this facility was excellent!
February 21, 2025
5
Everyone was helpful, knowledgeable, and friendly. The front desk staff, I'm not good with names, (Jessica, Jayden, and the office charge or manager?), the staff in the back (Andrea and Susan?), and Dr. Schulenborg made a visit for a broken bone easier! Thank you everyone and I'm sorry if I got names wrong!
February 24, 2025
5
Staff were very accommodating and extremely nice.
March 15, 2025
5
He was great! He explained the situation to me and my son very well
March 16, 2025
5
We were from out of town and stopped at this location for my son's broken arm. The doctor and MA took great care of us. I appreciated the thorough and friendly care we got.
March 16, 2025
5
All good
March 23, 2025
5
Very fast and friendly. The doctor was great and very practical with his suggestions.
March 23, 2025
5
Everyone was very helpful and very respectful. Dr answered all of our questions .
April 3, 2025
5
Dr. S was smart and educated. His staff was caring and gave us great care with the cast removal. Very impressed with our experience.
April 18, 2025
Publications and Articles
Wellstar Pediatric Orthopedics Helps Gymnasts Get Back in Action with Gymnast’s Wrist Care
Gymnast’s wrist is a common overuse injury often seen in young gymnasts due to the repetitive high impact stresses put on the wrist during tumbling and vaulting. This injury is caused by irritation and inflammation to the growth plate at the end of the radius (the forearm bone on the thumb side of the wrist). Growth plates are often the site of injury in children and adolescents as they are made of cartilage, which is softer and weaker than the mature bone or ligaments around them.
Studies have shown that up to 88% of young gymnasts complain of wrist pain, with nearly half complaining of pain that lasts more than six months. If identified early, gymnast’s wrist responds wonderfully to nonoperative treatment. If there is a significant delay to treatment, it often requires lengthy immobilization and physical therapy.
How does gymnast’s wrist occur?
Unlike other sports, gymnasts bear weight on their upper extremities and can transmit up to 16 times their body weight through their wrists during tumbling and vaulting. This repetitive high impact microtrauma leads to inflammation of the radial growth plate. This inflammation eventually causes damage to the growth plate that can be seen on X-rays as irregular bone edges, scarring or widening at the radial growth plate.
If not treated appropriately, gymnast’s wrist can lead to premature closure of the radial growth plate, causing the radius to be shorter than the ulna. This resulting asymmetry in length of the two forearm bones results in uneven stress distribution at the wrist with impact activities, which leads to chronic pain, stiffness and difficulty competing in gymnastics.
What are the symptoms of gymnast’s wrist?
Patients experiencing gymnast’s wrist will feel pain, often described as aching, at the top of the wrist when they do an impact activity like tumbling. The pain usually starts gradually over a few weeks or months, typically when the patient has increased their physical activity or is trying a new activity.
“The patient may initially only feel the pain when they’re doing gymnastics, but it often progresses to bother them in daily life,” said Wellstar Sports Medicine Physician Dr. Steven Schulenborg. “They may have swelling and a decreased range of motion in their wrist.”
How is gymnast’s wrist treated?
To remove stress from the growth plate and give it time to heal, providers will put the patient’s wrist in a brace or cast and recommend they avoid impact activities. Depending on the severity of the symptoms, treatment can take between six weeks and four or five months.
