Dr. Kwang Lee Wellness Center · Glendale, CA
Sports Injury Treatment in Glendale, CA: Faster Return to Play
Athletes and active people need two things: an accurate diagnosis and a plan that gets them back without re-injury. Dr. Kwang Lee, D.C., L.Ac., combines hands-on care with the recovery technologies used in professional sports — shockwave, TECAR, cold laser and PhysioMagneto — plus acupuncture and a progressive return-to-sport program.
Problems we see every week
- Ankle or knee sprain
- Hamstring, calf or groin strain
- Runner's knee, shin splints or Achilles pain
- Shoulder pain in swimmers, throwers and lifters
- Golf or tennis elbow
- Nagging injury that never fully heals
What treatment involves
- Examination of the injured tissue and the movement pattern that caused it
- Manual therapy, myofascial release and Active Release Technique
- TECAR, shockwave, cold laser or PhysioMagneto chosen for the tissue and stage of healing
- Acupuncture for pain and recovery
- Progressive strength, balance and sport-specific drills for a safe return
Treatments we use for this problem
- Manual Therapy & Sports MedicineMuscle strains and sports injuries · Scar tissue and adhesions after injury · Tight, overworked muscles and fascia
- Human TECAR TherapyStubborn chronic muscle, tendon and joint problems · Chronic muscle tightness and limited flexibility · Post-injury swelling and inflammation
- Shockwave Therapy (incl. SoftWave)Tennis elbow, jumper's knee and shoulder tendinopathy · Plantar fasciitis and heel pain · Soft-tissue pain, tightness and restricted mobility
- Class 4 Cold Laser (Photobiomodulation)Ligament sprains and muscle strains · Tendonitis and bursitis, including tennis elbow · Neck, lower back and knee pain
- PhysioMagneto (High-Intensity Electromagnetic Field)Acute and chronic pain, including nerve-related pain · Swelling and inflammation · Joint range of motion and mobility
- Acupuncture, Electro-Acupuncture & CuppingBack, neck, joint, nerve and myofascial pain · Headache and migraine frequency · Stress, tension and poor sleep
See a doctor or emergency room first if you have
- Obvious deformity, inability to bear weight or a joint that gave way with a pop
- Rapid, severe swelling after injury
- Numbness or coldness below the injury
- Head injury with confusion, vomiting or worsening headache
Questions patients ask
How soon can I get back to my sport?
It depends on the tissue and severity. Rather than a fixed date, return is based on meeting strength and movement milestones so the injury does not come back.
Do I need an MRI?
Only when the examination suggests a significant tear or the injury is not progressing as expected. Dr. Lee refers you when imaging would change the plan.
Can treatment help performance, not just injuries?
Yes. Joint mobility, soft-tissue work and movement correction reduce injury risk and improve how efficiently you move.
Can I be treated in Korean?
Yes. Dr. Lee sees patients in Korean and English.