417 Sports Medicine & Orthopedics

417 Sports Medicine & Orthopedics 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.

🎉 Happy National Doctor's Day to our fearless leader and Ironman, Dr. Eric Gifford!!
03/31/2026

🎉 Happy National Doctor's Day to our fearless leader and Ironman, Dr. Eric Gifford!!

03/28/2026

Follow along to watch Dr. Gifford in the Ironman 70.3.

💉✨ Unlock Your Body’s Potential with Peptide Therapy ✨💉Ever wish your body could heal faster, recover stronger, and feel...
03/24/2026

💉✨ Unlock Your Body’s Potential with Peptide Therapy ✨💉

Ever wish your body could heal faster, recover stronger, and feel younger? That’s where Peptide Therapy comes in.

Peptides are naturally occurring proteins in your body that act as messengers, telling your cells how to function.

As we age, those signals slow down—leading to fatigue, slower recovery, and decreased performance.

👉 Peptide Therapy helps “turn those signals back on.”

🔥 Benefits may include:
• Faster injury recovery
• Improved muscle growth & fat loss
• Increased energy & stamina
• Better sleep quality
• Enhanced joint & tissue healing
• Anti-aging & skin rejuvenation

🏃‍♂️ Whether you’re an athlete trying to get back in the game, or just want to feel your best again—peptides can help your body perform at a higher level.

⚡ Safe. Targeted. Effective.
Ready to optimize your health from the inside out?

📅 Schedule an appointment today and see if peptide therapy is right for you!

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03/20/2026

Dealing with stubborn achilles pain that won't go away?

This is how we target the problem at the source 👇

Using advanced therapy tools, we can:
✅ Break up tight muscle tissue
✅ Improve blood flow
✅ Speed up recovery
✅ Get you back to doing what you love

Don’t just “rest and hope it heals.”

Get it treated the right way.

📍 Same-day appointments available

💥 Hurt today? Seen today!

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💥 Shoulder Pain Holding You Back? Let’s Fix That—Naturally 💪If shoulder pain is limiting your workouts, sleep, or even s...
03/18/2026

💥 Shoulder Pain Holding You Back? Let’s Fix That—Naturally 💪

If shoulder pain is limiting your workouts, sleep, or even simple daily movements… it might be time to look beyond temporary fixes.

✨ PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) therapy uses your body’s own healing power to target the root of the problem—not just mask the pain.

Here’s how it helps:

🔹 Reduces inflammation in injured tissues
🔹 Promotes faster healing of tendons, ligaments, and muscles
🔹 Improves mobility and function
🔹 Helps avoid surgery or long-term medication use

Whether it’s a rotator cuff injury, tendonitis, or chronic shoulder pain—PRP can help you get back to doing what you love, faster.

⏱️ Quick, minimally invasive, and performed right in our clinic.

👉 Stop living with shoulder pain. Start healing it.

📅 Same-day appointments available—because you shouldn’t have to wait to feel better.

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🔍 Feeling Claustrophobic About Getting an MRI? There’s Another Option.Not everyone is comfortable inside a traditional M...
03/13/2026

🔍 Feeling Claustrophobic About Getting an MRI? There’s Another Option.

Not everyone is comfortable inside a traditional MRI machine—and that’s okay. An Open MRI is designed with more space and comfort in mind, making it a great option for patients who experience claustrophobia, anxiety, or difficulty lying in tight spaces.

An Open MRI can help diagnose a wide range of conditions, including:

✔️ Torn ligaments or tendons (ACL, rotator cuff, etc.)
✔️ Meniscus tears and cartilage injuries
✔️ Back and neck problems like herniated discs
✔️ Joint pain or swelling
✔️ Stress fractures and muscle injuries
✔️ Sports-related injuries

We know waiting weeks for answers isn’t ideal when you’re in pain.

⚡ That’s why we offer SAME-DAY MRI appointments.

✅No long waits.
✅No unnecessary runaround.
✅Just fast answers so you can start the right treatment sooner.

🏥 Get the clarity you need and the comfort you deserve

📅 Call today to schedule your same-day MRI appointment.

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03/12/2026

🔥 Follow the Light to ... Healing! Advanced Healing with the LightForce XLi Therapeutic Laser 🔥

At 417 Sports Medicine & Orthopedics, we use the LightForce 40W (XLi) Therapeutic Laser to help patients recover faster and get back to doing what they love.

This powerful Class IV laser combines dual wavelengths (810 nm + 980 nm) to reach deep into tissues where pain and inflammation start.

With adjustable power from 0.5W to 40W and the ability to operate in both Continuous Wave and pulsed modes, treatments can be customized to target your specific injury and healing needs.

📣The result? Deeper pe*******on, increased circulation, reduced inflammation, and faster recovery.
Whether you're dealing with sports injuries, joint pain, muscle strains, or chronic inflammation, this advanced technology helps accelerate your body’s natural healing process.

💥 Less pain. Faster recovery. Better performance.

📅 Schedule your treatment today and experience the difference
advanced laser therapy can make.

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03/10/2026

Foot, ankle, or lower leg pain slowing you down? 👣

Whether it’s from running, training, or just everyday activity, persistent pain in the lower leg can make even simple movements uncomfortable.

In this video, Dr. Gifford is the patient and demonstrates a non-invasive treatment option we use in clinic to help stimulate healing, improve blood flow, and reduce pain in injured tissues.

Treatments like this can be especially helpful for conditions like:
✔️ Plantar fasciitis
✔️ Achilles tendinitis
✔️ Shin splints
✔️ Chronic tendon injuries

The goal is simple: help your body heal faster and get you back to doing what you love.

If pain has been lingering longer than it should, it might be time to look at options beyond rest and ice.

📍 Same-day appointments available
📩 Message us to learn if this treatment could be right for you.

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03/05/2026

🚑 Hurt Today? Be Seen Today! No Runaround!

Ever called around trying to schedule an appointment, only to get the runaround… put on hold, transferred, or told the next available appointment is days (or even weeks) away?

When you’re in pain, waiting isn’t an option.

At 417 Sports Medicine & Orthopedics, we believe getting care should be simple. If you’re hurt today, you should be seen today!

That’s why we offer walk-ins and same-day appointments so you can get the answers and treatment you need—without the frustration of waiting.

Whether it’s a sports injury, joint pain, or a sudden strain, our team is here to help you get back to feeling your best right away.

📍 Skip the runaround.
🚶 Walk in today.
✅ Hurt today? Seen today!

03/03/2026

💪Elbow Pain?

When you start feeling pain on the inside of your elbow, one of the biggest concerns is a UCL injury.

The ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) is critical for stability and velocity on the mound — and when it’s irritated or partially torn, it can sideline an athlete fast.

💉PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) injections are a powerful, non-surgical option to help support healing in the UCL.

By using the athlete’s own concentrated platelets, PRP delivers growth factors directly to the injured ligament to stimulate tissue repair, reduce inflammation, and promote recovery.

For this college pitcher, PRP in the UCL means:
⚾ Supporting natural healing
⚾ Avoiding or delaying surgery
⚾ Structured rehab with progressive throwing
⚾ A safe, efficient path back to competition

Every case is different, but with early diagnosis, proper imaging, and a comprehensive rehab plan, PRP can be a game-changer for athletes or anyone having elbow pain.

If you’re dealing with elbow pain from throwing or every day life, don’t ignore it — early treatment matters. 💪

Give us a call today to see if PRP is right for you!

Let us help YOU get back in the game!

Struggling with knee pain that just won’t go away? 🦵✨PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) therapy may be the natural solution your...
02/25/2026

Struggling with knee pain that just won’t go away? 🦵✨

PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) therapy may be the natural solution your body has been waiting for.

PRP uses a small sample of your own blood, which is processed to concentrate the healing platelets.

These powerful growth factors are then injected directly into the injured or arthritic knee to help:
✔️ Reduce inflammation
✔️ Promote tissue repair
✔️ Improve mobility and function
✔️ Decrease chronic pain
✔️ Support long-term healing — not just temporary relief

PRP works to stimulate your body’s natural healing response. It’s commonly used for arthritis, tendon injuries, ligament strains, and chronic knee pain.

If knee pain is limiting your workouts, workdays, or everyday activities, PRP could help you get back to doing what you love — without surgery or long downtime.

Ready to take the next step toward relief? Contact us today to see if PRP is right for you.

02/23/2026

We heard you loud and clear — and we’re excited to announce that we have Peptides! 🎉

Due to the overwhelming number of requests from our patients, we are officially offering peptide therapy as part of our medical services.

Peptides may support:
✔️ Fat loss & metabolism
✔️ Muscle recovery & performance
✔️ Anti-aging & skin health
✔️ Energy & overall wellness
✔️ Hormone optimization

Every treatment plan is personalized and medically supervised to ensure safety and optimal results.

If you’ve been waiting for this — now’s your time!

📞 Call us today to schedule your appointment
📲 DM us for more information

Your goals. Our expertise. Real results.

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3328 S. National Avenue
Springfield, MO
65807

Opening Hours

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

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+14177713147

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