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417 Sports Medicine & Orthopedics: Dr. Eric M Gifford, MD We strive to get you back in the game even when the game is as simple as walking pain free.
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At 417 Sports our goal is to provide each individual patient with the best evidence based treatment options. Whether you are a high level athlete, a weekend warrior or a maturing adult with arthritis, at 417 Sports Medicine and Orthopedics we have minimally invasive and innovative treatments to get you better quicker.

06/19/2026

🏈🏐🏀 FREE SPORTS PHYSICALS DAY IS BACK! ⚽🥎🎾

Mark your calendars! 417 Sports Medicine & Orthopedics is proud to host our 5th Annual FREE Sports Physicals Day for local student athletes!

📅 Saturday, July 25, 2026 ⏰ 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Walk-Ins Welcome – No Appointment Needed

Whether you're gearing up for:
⚾ Baseball
🏈 Football
⚽ Soccer
🏀 Basketball
🥎 Softball
🎾 Tennis
🥊 Boxing
⛳ Golf
🏐 Volleyball
🎳 Bowling
🎵 Band
🏊 Swimming

We've got you covered!

✅ Completely FREE (Regularly $50)
✅ Fast & Convenient
✅ No Appointment Necessary
✅ Get Cleared for the Upcoming Season

Don't wait until the last minute! Check one more thing off your summer to-do list, save money, and make sure your athlete is healthy, safe, and ready to compete.
Tag a parent, coach, or athlete who needs to know! 👇

06/08/2026

🏊‍♂️🚴‍♂️🏃‍♂️ From Recovery to Race Day: Omaha, Nebraska Ironman 70.3 Complete! 🏅

This past weekend, Dr. Gifford proudly crossed the finish line at the Omaha, Nebraska Ironman 70.3!

An accomplishment that required months of dedication, training, perseverance, and staying healthy throughout the journey.

Dr. Gifford would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the entire team at 417 Sports Medicine & Orthopedics for their support, encouragement, and commitment to helping him stay strong and race-ready every step of the way.

As athletes ourselves, we understand the frustration of injuries, setbacks, and pain that can keep you from doing what you love.

That's why we're passionate about helping athletes of all ages get back in the game, back on the course, back on the field, and back to living an active life.

🏃‍♀️ Whether you're a weekend warrior, student athlete, runner, cyclist, golfer, or competitive athlete, we offer comprehensive care designed to keep you moving:

✅ Same-Day Appointments
✅ Sports Injury Evaluation & Treatment
✅ Open MRI with Same-Day Scheduling
✅ Diagnostic Ultrasound & Digital X-Ray
✅ PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) Therapy
✅ Corticosteroid Injections
✅ Hyaluronic Acid Injections
✅ Shockwave Therapy
✅ LightForce Laser Therapy
✅ Custom Orthotics
✅ Tendon Procedures & Regenerative Medicine Options
✅ Personalized Return-to-Play Plans

Don't let pain keep you on the sidelines.

📞 If an injury is slowing you down, let our team help you recover, perform, and reach your goals—whether that's making the varsity team or crossing your own Ironman finish line.

Your finish line starts with the right care.

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06/05/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Gifford's son, Easton and the Springfield Catholic High School Fighting Irish for bringing home a State Trophy! 🏆⚾☘️

Congrats for an outstanding baseball season and a 3rd Place finish at the MSHSAA Class 4 State Championships! Way to go Irish!!☘️⚾☘️

Thanks to our amazing staff at 417 Sports Medicine & Orthopedics for covering so Dr. Gifford could make the game!!

05/27/2026

🔥 Hip Pain Slowing You Down? 🔥

Whether it’s aching from arthritis, pain after workouts, stiffness getting out of bed, or discomfort walking, hip pain can make even simple daily activities frustrating.

At 417 Sports Medicine & Orthopedics, we offer advanced treatment options like PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) therapy to help your body heal naturally.

💉✨PRP uses your body’s own healing properties to:

✔️ Reduce inflammation
✔️ Support tissue healing
✔️ Improve mobility & function
✔️ Help relieve chronic hip pain
✔️ Potentially delay more invasive procedures

PRP may help with:
🔹 Hip arthritis
🔹 Tendon injuries
🔹 Labral irritation
🔹 Muscle strains
🔹 Chronic inflammation

The best part? Our team can evaluate your hip pain with in-house diagnostics including X-ray, ultrasound, and MRI — often with same-day appointments available.🩻

Don’t let hip pain keep you on the sidelines. Get back to doing what you love!

📞 Schedule your evaluation today to see if PRP is right for you.

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05/25/2026

🇺🇸 In honor of Memorial Day, we will be CLOSED as we take time to remember and honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.

We are grateful for those who served and continue to serve. Wishing everyone a safe and meaningful Memorial Day weekend. ❤️🤍💙

We will resume normal business hours on Tuesday 5/26/26

05/22/2026

🎥 SPECIAL BEHIND THE SCENES LOOK 👀

Step inside our MRI suite at 417 Sports Medicine and Orthopedics!

Today, we’re giving you a closer look at our OPEN MRI and how we help patients get answers faster — all in one convenient location.

From evaluation to imaging, we offer in-house X-ray, ultrasound, and MRI so you don’t have to wait weeks for care or answers. 🙌

What do our patients love most about our MRI suite?

✔️ Same Day Appointments
✔️ Open, comfortable design
✔️ Constant visibility between patient and MRI technologist
✔️ Immediate communication if any concerns arise
✔️ Faster diagnosis and treatment planning

Whether it’s an ankle sprain, sports injury, or ongoing joint pain, our team is here to help you get back to feeling your best. 💪

📞 Questions about whether you may need an MRI? Give us a call today!

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05/18/2026

🏈⚽🏐 FREE SPORTS PHYSICALS DAY IS BACK! 🩺🎉

Mark your calendars for Saturday, July 25, 2026 from 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM and get your athlete ready for the upcoming season!

✅ FREE Sports Physicals
💲 Regularly $50
📍 Fast • Convenient

Whether your athlete plays football, volleyball, soccer, cheer, basketball, or any school sport — we’ve got them covered before tryouts and practices begin!

Don’t wait until the last minute to get cleared for sports participation. Let our team help your student-athlete start the season strong! 💪

📅 Saturday, July 25, 2026
⏰ 8AM–12PM
🏥 417 Sports Medicine & Orthopedics

Tag a sports parent who needs this reminder! 👇

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05/11/2026

🚨 Hurt Today? Don’t Wait Weeks for Answers. 🚨

At 417 Sports Medicine & Orthopedics⁠�, we offer SAME-DAY MRI appointments so you can get the answers you need FAST. 💥

Whether it’s:
🏃 Sports injuries
🦵 Knee pain
💪 Shoulder injuries
🚶 Back pain
🦴 Sprains, strains, or fractures
…our team can evaluate you and often get your MRI completed the very same day.

No long waits. No unnecessary delays.

✅ Open MRI available
✅ Walk-ins welcome
✅ Fast results
✅ Expert orthopedic care
✅ Convenient in-house diagnostics

Because when you’re in pain, waiting isn’t part of the treatment plan.

📞 Call today or walk in — Hurt Today. Seen Today.

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3328 S. National Avenue
Springfield, MO
65807

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Monday	8am - 6pm
Tuesday	8am - 6pm
Wednesday	8am - 6pm
Thursday	8am - 6pm
Friday	8am - 6pm

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+14177713147

Website

https://417sportsmedicine.com/

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