Welcome
Play Harder Recover Faster Stay Stronger
Join Sarasota County's premier sports injury rehab center where World Class athletes recover.
Dr. Joanne Fava
DC, CCSP, EMT-B
About Functional Sports Medicine
Want to Recover Faster... Learn why local athletes come to us!
Over the years Dr. Fava has treated athletes from Venice High School; Riverview High School; Cardinal Mooney High School as well as Sarasota Storm Triathlon Club; Sarasota Sharks and Sarasota Crew. Dr. Fava is sought after for her expertise in quick return to play after other doctors fail. She focuses on the root cause of injuries instead of the "pain". Her rehab is functional and sports specific.
Call 941-492-6880 for an appointment.
Offices in Venice and the UTC area.
Services
Our Practice Offers the Following:
- Sports Injury Treatment and Rehabilitation
- Pin and Stretch Muscle Techniques
- Graston Technique
- KinesioTaping
- Muscle Stretching and Core Stabilization
- Customized Exercises Programs
Treatments:
Here are some of the conditions and injuries we treat.
- Achilles Tendinitis/ Tendinosis
- ITBand Syndrome
- Cyclist Palsy
- Knee pain/ Runners Knee
- Foot pain/ Plantar Fasciitis
- Rotator Cuff Injuries
- Tennis Elbow/Golfer's Elbow
- Hip Tendinitis
- Bursitis
- Neck/ Mid Back and Low Back Pain
- Sciatica
- and many many more conditions...!
Call Today to find out if we can help you.
Recover Faster. 941-492-6880
Congratulations
Dr. Fava was surrounded by family and friends as she was recognized as the 2024 FCA Southwest Convention Honoree. This esteemed recognition is only given out 4 times a year by the Florida Chiropractic Association.
Well Done!
Well done Dr. Fava and the medical crew at Nathan Benderson Park for their valiant efforts to save a life. Safety Squadron Terry Galvin sprung into action to extraction an athlete who was unconscious. Pictured above are the members of SCFD with Dr. Fava and the athlete. Here's the link to read the full article in Rowing News April 2025.
Contact Us
Check out our new second location in Venice
389 Commercial Court
Suite A
Venice, Florida 34292
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Functional Sports Medicine
7978 Cooper Creek Blvd, Suite 103 University Park Florida 34201
Hours
Open today | 08:00 am – 05:00 pm |
