Leslie Ellis

Sports Medicine Emergency Practitioner

Ms. Leslie Ellis is a Sports Medicine Emergency Practitioner in Woodbury, MN with special training and skill in Sports Medicine and certified in Emergency Medicine. As a Sports Medicine Emergency Practitioner, Leslie Ellis performs emergency medical treatment of sports-related injuries. Emergency Sports Medicine is the prevention and treatment of injuries in athletes that require immediate attention. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Sports Medicine Emergency Doctors include heat illness, concussions, fractures, heart attacks, and ACL tears. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Sports Medicine Emergency Doctors include resuscitations, imaging tests, intravenous fluid deliveries, and bone settings.

An emergency physician with special knowledge in sports medicine is responsible for continuous care in the field of sports medicine, not only for the enhancement of health and fitness, but also for the prevention and management of injury and illness. A sports medicine physician has knowledge and experience in the promotion of wellness and the role of exercise in promoting a healthy lifestyle. Knowledge of exercise physiology, biomechanics, nutrition, psychology, physical rehabilitation and epidemiology is essential to the practice of sports medicine.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

An individual who is enrolled in an organized health care education/training program leading to a degree, certification, registration, and/or licensure to provide health care.