PDX Monthly has named Dr. David Westerdahl one of Portland’s Top Sports Medicine Doctors!
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Sports Health Northwest, Inc.
Located in the heart of Portland, Oregon, Sports Health Northwest is a premier sports medicine and injury clinic dedicated to helping athletes and active individuals of all ages achieve optimal health and performance. Founded by Dr. David Westerdahl, MD, FAAFP, RMSK, a leading expert in sports medicine, the clinic offers personalized, non-surgical care to reduce pain, promote healing, and get you back to doing what you love.
Whether you’re a weekend warrior, a professional athlete, or simply enjoy staying active, Sports Health Northwest provides a wide range of services to address your needs. Specializing in sports injuries, non-surgical orthopedics, and interventional orthopedics, the clinic’s individualized treatment plans ensure you receive the best care for your specific condition.
The clinic offers expert treatment for:
Hip, knee, shoulder, elbow, hand, wrist, foot, and ankle pain.
Overuse conditions like arthritis and tendonitis.
Accidents, work injuries, and degenerative conditions.
Non-surgical care for broken bones (fractures).
At Sports Health Northwest, innovation meets expertise. The clinic specializes in interventional orthopedics, utilizing advanced, minimally invasive techniques to treat joint and soft tissue injuries. Through ultrasound-guided procedures, patients can often avoid more invasive surgical interventions. These needle-based treatments include:
Hyaluronic acid injections to improve joint lubrication and reduce pain.
Orthobiologics and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) to accelerate natural healing processes.
Percutaneous tenotomy/fasciotomy for inflamed tendons or muscles.
At the core of Sports Health Northwest is a commitment to patient-first care. Dr. Westerdahl and his team develop trusting, thoughtful relationships with every patient, ensuring that each treatment plan is tailored to individual needs and goals. By combining compassionate care with the most advanced tools and techniques, the clinic empowers patients to recover faster and resume their active lifestyles.
Don’t let pain or injury hold you back. At Sports Health Northwest, you’ll find a dedicated team ready to help you move forward with confidence. Call Sports Health Northwest or schedule your appointment online today to start your journey toward recovery and peak performance.
OUR INJURY CLINIC'S MISSION
Our goal is to provide effective, individualized care for our orthopedic and sports injured patients throughout Portland and the pacific northwest. We are an experienced and highly trained team providing accurate diagnoses and evidence-based treatments for our patients with sports injuries and orthopedic conditions with the goal of informing and empowering the patient through the healing process. We achieve optimal outcomes for our patients through a multidisciplinary, team approach, and building healthy relationships with our patients.
WHY US?
We prioritize your needs, and offer the latest innovations in non-surgical injury healing.
We desire to help you preserve your joints, health, and active lifestyle.
We embrace excellence and continuous improvement.
We strive to develop strong relationships with all our patients.
We communicate empathically and provide a supportive environment with the goal of helping you recover faster so you can get back to doing the things you love.
Our Technology
Portland's Premier INJURY RECOVERY CLINIC using the latest in Non-Surgical sports medicine.
What to Expect at our Sports Injury Clinic | A Patients’ Journey Letter from the Clinic Director
For your convenience, Sports Health Northwest, Inc accepts most major insurance plans. Click on "View full list of companies" to see a list of commonly accepted insurances. This list is not entirely inclusive of all the plans we accept. For specific insurance plan inquiries, please contact the office at 503-747-6376
Dr. David Westerdahl, MD, at Sports Health Northwest utilizes advanced, minimally invasive Tenjet and Tenex procedures to treat chronic tendinopathy and fasciopathy, offering patients effective, faster recovery.
Improving athletic performance requires a structured approach based on six key training principles: overload, reversibility, progression, individualization, periodization, and specificity.
The most common injuries in volleyball are often the result of strain on the body from movements like jumping, pivoting, and overhead hitting. It is important to properly address injuries in volleyball to get back to action quickly and more efficiently.
"Dr. Westerdahl was awesome. He spent a lot of time with me, answered all my questions and was so kind."
"Dr Westerdahl made me feel comfortable and took his time with me. I feel very comfortable recommending him."
"Did not feel rushed from stepping in the clinic. Everyone listened, cared, and followed up. Definitely will be back with all ortho needs!"
"The whole office was super friendly and professional. I felt like they really listened to me! Plus, very covid safe!!"
"Fast, efficient, and friendly! I stopped by to get a COVID test and they made the entire experience smooth and hassle-free."
"I've seen Dr. Westerdahl for two separate sports injuries now. He has been incredibly thorough, patient, and very informative at every visit."
"Highly recommend this facility and staff!!"
