- Bedside musculoskeletal evaluations
- Platelet-rich plasma injections for osteoarthritis and chronic tendon conditions
- Prolotherapy injections for osteoarthritis and chronic tendon conditions
- Viscosupplementation injections for osteoarthritis
- Trigger point injections for myofascial pain
- Nerve hydrodissections for nerve entrapment syndromes
- Treatment and prevention of skin conditions in wrestlers and superficial abscesses with incision and drainage
- Partial/full toenail removal
- Treatment of plantar foot skin conditions (corns, warts, porokeratosis, etc.), including cryotherapy
Now Offering Sports Medicine Services
Sports Medicine Institute Gaffney now has a dedicated sports medicine physician ready to help you and your family.
Now Offering Sports Medicine Services
Sports Medicine Institute Gaffney now has a dedicated sports medicine physician ready to help you and your family.
We Never Quit Because You Never Quit
Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System's Sports Medicine Institute delivers comprehensive services for athletes at every age and fitness level, including weekend warriors. Our clinics, physicians, rehab services and sports performance coaches are ready to keep you at the top of your game.
Meet Dr. DeStefano
Dr. Joey DeStefano is a family medicine physician with a sports medicine fellowship as part of Spartanburg Regional's Sports Medicine Institute. Dr. DeStefano first developed a passion for sports medicine while rehabilitating from a college football injury and experiencing the compassionate care from his medical team. He now treats athletes at Gaffney and Blacksburg high schools and Limestone University in Cherokee County, bringing expert care to their fields.
Our Programs
Sideline Support
Certified athletic trainers and physicians provide on-site support at high schools and colleges throughout the Upstate, allowing for immediate assessment and care following sports injuries.
Sports Medicine Rehabilitation and Injury Prevention
The rehabilitation team at the Sports Medicine Institute are experts in caring for athletes. Our therapists believe that it is important to maintain a level of performance that’s right for you, and if preventive measures are taken, most injuries can be avoided.
Sports Performance Program
Athletes, young and old, at any skill level, can participate in elite training with our Sports Performance program. In addition to our sports performance group classes, we offer:
- Team and private training
- Performance assessments
- Return to Play program: The goal of Return to Play is to bring the athlete back better and stronger than before the injury.
- Recovery program: Sports Performance has the latest techniques and tools to help you recover faster.
Medical Group of the Carolinas - Sports Medicine Institute - Gaffney
Our practice is a member of Medical Group of the Carolinas (MGC), a large multi-specialty physician group serving Upstate South Carolina and parts of North Carolina. MGC doctors are dedicated to meeting your healthcare needs, from wellness and prevention to the diagnosis and treatment of illnesses.
Learn more about our sports performance classes.