The local experts at The Bone & Joint Center, a leading orthopedic practice in the region, have observed a significant uptick in injuries correlating with the surging popularity of pickleball. This trend mirrors recent findings from insurance carriers and analysts, indicating a parallel increase in pickleball-related injuries on a national scale. In response to the growing concern, the practice's experts have formulated comprehensive guidelines aimed at promoting safety and injury prevention among pickleball enthusiasts.
BRADY J.
BOWEN, D.O., CAQSM
Specialties
Sports Medicine
General Orthopaedics (Non-Surgical)
Locations
Albany
Clifton Park
Latham
About
Dr. Brady Bowen is board-certified in internal medicine and pediatrics and holds a certificate of added qualification in sports medicine. He is fellowship-trained in primary care sports medicine with a special interest in injury prevention, nonoperative orthopaedics, and musculoskeletal ultrasound.
Dr. Bowen earned his bachelor’s degrees in exercise science and Portuguese from Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah. He then went on to complete his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from the University of North Texas in Fort Worth. Following this, he completed a residency in combined internal medicine and pediatrics at Albany Medical Center in New York. Dedicating an additional year to advanced training, Dr. Bowen underwent a fellowship in primary care sports medicine.
Dr. Bowen enjoys teaching and is a core faculty member of Albany Med’s primary care sports medicine fellowship, where he supervises learners at various stages of training. He is a team physician for the University of Albany, USA Rugby, Bethlehem Central High School, and is the assistant medical director for Ironman Lake Placid.
Education & Training
- Bachelors in Exercise Science and Portuguese: Brigham Young University, Provo, UT
- Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine: University of North Texas, Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine, Fort Worth, TX
- Combined Internal Medicine and Pediatrics Residency: Albany Medical Center, Albany, NY
- Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship: Albany Medical Center, Albany, NY
- Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine
- Certificate of Added Qualification in Sports Medicine: American Board of Internal Medicine
- Board Certification: The American Board of Pediatrics
Professional Associations
- American College of Physicians
- American College of Sports Medicine
- American Medical Society for Sports Medicine
- Fellow, American Academy of Pediatrics
Staff Appointments
- Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, and Core Faculty of Primary Care Sports Medicine, Albany Medical College
Hospital Affiliations
- Albany Medical Center
Team Affiliations
- University at Albany, State University of New York
- USA Rugby
- Bethlehem Central High School
- Assistant Medical Director at IRONMAN Lake Placid
News
Patient Reviews
- “I was seen within 10 minutes of arriving at the urgent ortho care. Everyone was very kind, efficient, and took their time to explain things thoroughly. I am very satisfied with the care I received from Dr. Bowen.”– Lee R.Patient Rating:
- “I was impressed by how quickly I was able to be seen given the number of patients in the waiting area when I arrived. The x-ray technician was very sensitive to my pain while I was in a lying position and took the x-rays very quickly. I was very happy with Dr. Bowen's x-ray reading showing no fractures and the muscle relaxant he prescribed has been helpful.”– Thomas P.Patient Rating: