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Sports Medicine

Team physician for the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Teams and local Wisconsin athletics, Dr. Mitchell cares for athletes of every age and level — and most of that care never involves an operating room.

Athlete Care

Comprehensive care for the injured and the injury-prone — surgical only when it needs to be.

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Non-Operative Injury Care

Sprains, strains, and joint injuries managed with evidence-based rehab, bracing, and injections — with a specialist’s eye for the injuries that do need more.

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Athletic Fractures & Dislocations

Sport-related fractures and dislocations, managed from the sideline through full return to play.

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Overuse & Tendon Injuries

Tendinopathy, stress injuries, and the wear-and-tear problems of training — including orthobiologic options like PRP when the evidence supports them.

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Team & Event Coverage

Sideline and event medicine honed with the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Teams, the La Crosse Loggers, and the La Crosse Steam.

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Injury Prevention & Performance

Movement, load management, and strength strategies to keep you out of the clinic — informed by the nutrition and training principles on this site.

Return-to-Play Decisions

Objective testing and honest timelines for the question every athlete asks: "When can I go back?"

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An athlete-minded partner

Whether you’re chasing a state title or a 5K PR, your goals drive the plan. Dr. Mitchell treats recreational athletes with the same playbook he uses for professionals and Olympians.

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