Sports medicine at Southern Horizon
⚡ Sports Medicine

Seasonal athletes to
elite competitors.

We care for athletes at every level — from first-time competitors to seasoned pros. Expert injury treatment, performance support, and return-to-play care.

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Specialized care

Know when to see a doctor.

When trying to determine if you need medical attention for a sports injury, it can be hard to know what symptoms are normal and which require a doctor's visit. The pain of an ankle sprain feels the same as a pulled back muscle — but they have very different implications. Southern Horizon has significant specialized training in both the treatment and prevention of sports illness and injury.

Sports injury treatment

What we treat

Common & complex sports injuries.

We treat athletes, sports teams, and active individuals looking to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Here's what we handle.

01
Strains & sprains
Muscle strains and ligament sprains are among the most common sports injuries. We assess severity, provide treatment, and build a recovery plan that gets you back to full strength safely.
02
Concussion management
Concussions require careful evaluation and monitoring. We provide comprehensive concussion assessment and return-to-play protocols to protect athletes at every level.
03
Non-operative fractures
Some fractures can be managed without surgery. We evaluate, diagnose, and treat non-operative fractures with the right immobilization and rehabilitation plan.
04
Tendonitis & overuse injuries
Chronic overuse injuries including tendonitis, degenerative conditions, and overtraining syndrome respond well to targeted treatment and load management protocols.
05
Bruises & contusions
Deep tissue bruising and muscle contusions can sideline athletes unexpectedly. We assess impact injuries and create return-to-play timelines based on your recovery progress.
06
Heat illness & dehydration
Heat stroke, heat exhaustion, and severe dehydration are serious conditions that require prompt evaluation. We treat and help develop prevention strategies for hot-weather athletes.
Athletes we serve

Who we serve

Built for every athlete.

Southern Horizon is suited to provide comprehensive medical care for athletes, sports teams, and active individuals who are simply looking to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Fellowship
Sports Medicine Trained
Christiana Care Health System
ABIM/CAQ
Board Certified
Sports Medicine
IMPACT
Certified Concussion
Management
16+
Years Active
Sideline Experience

Field experience

Sideline physician. Team doctor.
On the field, not just the office.

Dr. Bontreger has served as a team physician and sideline doctor for high schools, universities, and athletic events across the country — covering football, basketball, wrestling, boxing, marathons, and more.

Sideline Physician

  • Delaware State University — Football, Basketball & Wrestling
  • Hodgson Vo-Tech High School — Football
  • Lewisville High School, TX
  • Richard Montgomery High School, MD
  • Montgomery Community College, MD
  • Delaware's Beast of the East Wrestling Tournament
  • Delaware Blue/Gold Football Tournament
  • Delaware State HS Wrestling Tournament
  • Keystone State Games
  • Delaware Marathon

Team Physician

  • Delaware State University
  • Hodgson Vo-Tech High School
  • Richard Montgomery High School, MD
  • Montgomery Community College, MD
  • Lewisville High School, TX
  • Lake Dallas High School, TX
  • USA Amateur Boxing Association — Mid-Atlantic Region
  • George Washington University Sport Teams
  • University of Delaware Training Rooms

Concussion specialist

Certified in concussion
management.

Dr. Bontreger holds active IMPACT concussion management certification and has presented on concussion evaluation and return-to-play protocols at emergency medicine grand rounds and national sports medicine conferences. She provides comprehensive concussion assessment, monitoring, and individualized return-to-play care for athletes of all ages.

Concussion management and sports injury care

Don't let an injury keep you on the sidelines.

Same-week appointments available. Call us at 469-645-0200 or book online.