Learn how prolonged use of phones and screens can strain the neck and spine. A UAB physical therapist explains the causes, symptoms, and prevention of tech neck.

UAB Medicine’s Orthopaedic Urgent Care Clinic provides fast and convenient urgent care for a wide range of orthopaedic conditions, including: View the chart below to decide if UAB Medicine’s Orthopaedic Urgent Care Clinic can help with your condition. Injury / Condition Visit Orthopaedic Urgent Care Visit Emergency Room Chest Pain X A bone, joint, or […]

UAB Medicine has opened a new orthopaedic urgent care clinic at UAB Hospital-Highlands. It was created to serve patients who don’t require treatment in an emergency room but do need care from advanced practice providers (APPs) for minor injuries involving the bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, or muscles.

PATIENTS SERVICES & TREATMENTS TESTIMONIALS PROVIDERS LOCATIONS APPOINTMENTS Life’s Too Short to Sit on the Sidelines Schedule your appointment with UAB Sports & Exercise Medicine and UAB Orthopaedic (Orthopedic) Services online now by clicking on a provider’s profile Book Online >. If you prefer to schedule your appointment by telephone, please call 205-930-8339. Our comprehensive […]

Pain, stress, and injuries to the body keep you from performing your best. UAB Sports & Exercise Medicine finds the best solution for you to get back on track and guides you step by step. Our academic physicians continuously learn and practice the latest techniques in treating injuries, informed by outstanding quality metrics. You will have a full team of medical experts on your side: from pain management specialists to physical therapists, we are all here to ensure that your care plan works for you.

Being active is important for your mental and physical health. And the right partner can keep you moving toward a healthy future, no matter the challenges. Whether you need help taking that first step, coming back after an injury, or reaching and maintaining your goals, UAB Sports & Exercise Medicine is here for you.

On Jan. 25, 2021, severe weather rolled through Mississippi and Alabama, destroying homes and causing severe damage in several communities. In Fultondale, the Hernandez family waited in their home for the storms to pass. But when an EF3 tornado touched down close by, Arnoldo Vasquez Hernandez realized his family could be in danger.