Sports Medicine in Los Gatos

Dr. Svetlana Dani, MD

The Best Sports Medicine Physician in San Jose

Dr. Dani is an expert in diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal and medical conditions seen in active individuals. She is highly skilled in ultrasound care and uses it as a diagnostic aid as well as to administer therapeutic joint injections. She has significant experience with regenerative medicine. 

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She treats the following conditions:
  • ACL Tears
  • Achilles Tendonitis and Rupture
  • Ankle Sprain and Instability
  • Anterior Knee Pain
  • Back Pain
  • Broken Bones
  • Cartilage Defects
  • Dislocations
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Sports Medicine Services

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Women's Sports Medicine

Women are more susceptible to certain types of sports-related injury and require specialized care.

Dr. Dani is knowledgeable in the treatment of sports injuries, and in the care of female athletes. She will use her experience in women’s sports medicine to diagnose your injury and work with you to create a personalized care plan that suits your priorities.

At Skyline Sports Medicine we will help you to recover from your injury and get back in action as soon as possible.

Treatment for Pregnancy-Related Musculoskeletal Issues

Almost 100% of women experience musculoskeletal discomfort during pregnancy due to biomechanical, hormonal, and vascular changes.

As much as 1/4 of pregnant women experience temporary disabling symptoms. The enlarging uterus puts mechanical stress on the body and joint laxity develops secondary to hormone level fluctuations. Because of the evolving changes, a pregnant woman is susceptible to musculoskeletal injuries.

Dr. Dani uses the most innovative techniques in her clinic to treat the following conditions:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Pelvic Girdle Pain
    • Sacroiliac Pain
    • Nerve Root Compression
    • Pubic Symphysis Pain and Diastasis
    • Hip Pain
    • Recurrent Ankle Sprains
    • Thigh Pain
    • Knee Pain
    • Foot Pain
    • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    • De Quervain’s Tendinopathy

    Pediatric Sports Medicine

    Dr. Dani built her practice around the concept that being physically active and maintaining a healthy lifestyle is extremely important, especially in the pediatric population. Habits formed in childhood will last throughout their life.

    Dr. Dani can treat conditions including:

    • Tendinitis
    • Overuse Injuries
    • Cartilage injuries
    • Exercise-Induced Asthma
    • Stress Fractures
    • Conditions Unique to Athletes with Special Needs
    • Sprains and Strains
    • Dislocations
    • Ligament Injuries
    • Minor Fractures and Avulsions
    • Growth Plate Injuries
    • Apophysitis
    • Osteochondritis Dissecans
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    Nutrition for Athletes

    All physical activity and athletic performance is enhanced by optimal nutrition.

    Low energy intakes can result in loss of muscle mass, menstrual dysfunction, failure to gain bone density, an increased risk of fatigue, injury, and illness as well as prolonged recovery from injury.

    Dr. Dani’s specialty is working with patients with relative energy deficiency in sports as well as patients trying to optimize their training with proper macronutrients and hydration.  She works closely with nutritionists and other specialists to find an individual plan for each patient.

    Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR) Testing

    Metabolism is the process by which your body changes the food and liquid you take in into energy for use. This is an essential function for weight management and general health.

    The Resting Metabolic Rate or RMR is the minimum number of calories you need to perform basic functions. Two people with the same weight and height can have very different metabolic rates and energy needs.

    The RMR Test - How it Works

    The RMR test uses state-of-the-art technology to measure the number of calories your body needs at rest, that is, the number of calories your body needs to perform basic functions.

    From that number, Dr. Svetlana Dani will use your results to determine how many calories you need in a day to lose, maintain, or gain weight.  The test results you receive in your personalized report include the RMR and your Total Energy Expenditure, or the number of calories you burn in a day.

    Fracture Care

    A bone fracture is a crack in the bone usually due to trauma, overuse or diseases which can weaken the bones.

    Fractures are diagnosed by x-ray and require specialist fracture care to ensure that the bone heals quickly and remains strong.

    At Skyline Sports Medicine we will help you to recover from your fracture and get back in action as soon as possible.

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