Specializing in NON SURGICAL management of common musculoskeletal injuries.
Specializing in Internal Medicine for the active individual.
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What is Sports Medicine?Sports Medicine is a specialized discipline in the medical field that deals with injuries and / or illnesses impacting active performance. Sports Medicine not only focuses on diagnosis and treatment but places special emphasis on assisting with disease and injury prevention.
Why Choose a Sports Medicine Doctor?
Sports Medicine physicians are usually doctors of Internal, Family or Pediatric medicine who care for active individuals and athletes of any age. Their extensive training in both the medical and the musculoskeletal field of medicine allows them to diagnose and treat injuries and health problems that may affect participation in sports and active lifestyles.
More than 85 % of active or sports related injuries do not require surgery. Sports Medicine physicians use non operative methods to treat these injuries. Examples include, but are not limited to, ankle sprains, concussions, knee and shoulder injuries and stress fractures. Sports Medicine physicians also care for common and chronic health conditions that may impede activity, such as asthma, arthritis, nutrition problems and poor fitness. They teach patients how to prevent injuries and become healthy.
About Dr. Balar
Dr. Balar is one of the few physicians in Central New Jersey who is Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Fellowship Trained in Sports Medicine. Dr. Balar is passionate about sports and grew up as an All-State Athlete in Rhode Island. He went on to complete his medical training at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. After completing a medical residency in Internal Medicine at SUNY Stony Brook, he returned to Philadelphia to complete his Sports Medicine Fellowship at the prestigious Pennsylvania Hospital, part of the UPENN Health System. While in Philadelphia, Dr. Balar had the opportunity to work with a range of athletes from local high schools and colleges in the area, including Rowan University & Eastern University. Recently, Dr. Balar has been an integral part of the medical team for Philadelphia’s top professional sports teams, including the Eagles, Flyers, Phantoms, and the city’s professional soccer team, the KIXX.
Practice Philosophy and Views
Here at DBNJ Sports Medicine Specialists, the Team commits themselves to providing professional and personal excellence. Our goal is to provide each of our patients with the highest standard of care possible. Each patient is treated individually and receives a personalized rehabilitation program designed to return them quickly and safely to their previous level of activity. Dr. Balar and the Sports Medicine Team believe a strong doctor-patient relationship is essential. We ensure that every patient and family receives the most caring, compassionate, comprehensive and effective medical care possible.