Medically reviewed by Derek Wimmer, PA Updated
Sports injuries in active adults are often overuse and soft-tissue problems — tendinopathy, strains, and joint irritation from golf, pickleball, tennis, and running. Wimmer treats them non-surgically using Wharton's Jelly with mesenchymal stem cells, PRP, peptides, and image-guided injections among the options, plus focused shockwave for stubborn overuse pain, and builds a plan to help prevent re-injury.
| Common in | Golf, pickleball, tennis, running |
|---|---|
| Typical issues | Tendinopathy, strains, joint pain |
| Key options | Wharton's Jelly with mesenchymal stem cells, PRP, peptides, injections |
| Bonus | Prevention & maintenance planning |
Common causes & symptoms
- Overuse tendon pain (elbow, shoulder, knee, Achilles)
- Joint irritation and swelling after activity
- Recurring strains that limit play
- Pain that keeps you off the course or court
When to seek care
If sports injuries is limiting your activity, lingering for more than a couple of weeks, waking you at night, or causing swelling or instability, it's worth a proper evaluation. Early, accurate assessment often opens up more — and less invasive — options.
How we evaluate it
Your visit begins with an in-office evaluation, with imaging — ultrasound or fluoroscopy — when it's needed, so we can see the area clearly. Occasionally we'll arrange additional imaging elsewhere. From there, Derek builds a personalized, honest plan — and walks you through the options for your situation.
Non-surgical options we may consider
- Wharton's Jelly with mesenchymal stem cells — an umbilical-derived allograft, an emerging non-surgical option offered with honest, individualized counsel
- PRP — platelet-rich plasma to support soft-tissue recovery
- Peptides — targeted peptides such as BPC-157 to support recovery and tissue resilience
- Injections — precise, targeted relief under image guidance
- Focused shockwave therapy — for stubborn overuse pain
- Prevention & maintenance planning — to keep you in the game
Keeping you active
For golfers, pickleball and tennis players, boaters, and active retirees, the goal isn't just less pain — it's getting back to the life you love and staying there. That's the heart of how we plan your care.
Terms to know
- PRP
- Platelet-rich plasma, prepared from a patient's own blood to concentrate platelets for an injection.
- Focused shockwave
- A non-surgical treatment that directs acoustic waves to a selected tissue area.
- Ultrasound
- Imaging that uses sound waves to show soft tissue and guide selected procedures.
