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First-of-its-kind sports medicine , sports performance , physical therapy , and orthopaedic center in Erie .

First-of-its-kind sports medicine , sports performance , physical therapy , and orthopaedic center in Erie .

Gone are the days when someone with an orthopaedic issue had to see a doctor here , get an X-ray there , and work with a trainer or therapist across town .
Now , all the specialized care , equipment , and expertise needed to get back to regular activities are conveniently housed together — under one roof — in our new 14,000-square-foot AHN Pavilion at the Erie Sports Center .
Staffed by AHN Saint Vincent Hospital ’ s nationally recognized :
• Orthopaedic providers
• Physical therapists
• Sports Medicine physicians
• Strength and conditioning specialists
Our doctors , physical therapists , and strength and conditioning specialists work closely together to provide a new level of collaborative care . “ It ’ s an unmatched level of continuity ,” said Jay Deimel , MD , orthopaedic surgeon and director of sports medicine . “ There is nothing else like it in this region .”
Whether you ’ re a high school or Division 1 athlete , or a 50-year-old weekend warrior who wants to golf or dance at a family wedding or simply live pain-free , we ’ re here to help get you on the right path sooner with a customized diagnosis and treatment plan based on your goals .
Nationally recognized orthopaedic team Our orthopaedic specialists are experts in the efficient diagnosis and treatment of multiple joint issues and experienced in the latest minimally invasive surgical techniques . If surgery is needed , you can feel good knowing your doctor , physical therapist , and strength trainer will follow your progress through all phases of your recovery journey together . “ There ’ s real value in having like-minded practitioners with different specialties connected to patient care in one place ,” said Dr . Deimel . “ Patients who want the best care seek our team because of how we practice . We listen to our patients , customize our approach , and work together to meet them where they are with what they want to accomplish , within their time frame .”
Sports medicine for athletes and non-athletes At the AHN Pavilion , we help athletes and active adults stay in the game with programs focused on sport-specific training , enhancing performance , and treating injuries . We deliver nonsurgical care for common issues including joint pain , sprains and strains , and hand and upper extremity problems . “ We ’ ll get you in quickly to evaluate you and take a close look at the injury or issue , run diagnostic tests , and then decide if it can be treated nonoperatively with medications , injections , physical therapy , or a home exercise program ,” said Dominic Vanchieri , DO , AHN sports medicine doctor . “ If we need to get you to a physical therapist , we can walk you down the hall .”

“ This facility is a game changer . We ’ re a onestop shop for anyone with an orthopaedic injury or issue .”

— Jay Deimel , MD , orthopaedic surgeon and director of sports medicine at AHN Saint Vincent Hospital