Athletes look to us for expert assistance in the prevention, care, and
rehabilitation of athletic injuries as well as proper training techniques
for a quick return to activity. Our highly trained staff specializes in
the prevention, recognition, assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation
of injuries and illnesses that occur to athletes and the physically active.
Our physical therapists, occupational therapists, and certified athletic
trainers in the sports medicine program use a team approach to meet the
needs of the community and provides a full range of services to treat
athletes of all ages and levels, from youth sports through the collegiate
level and from weekend warriors to fitness enthusiasts.
Patients with various neuromusculoskeletal dysfunctions receive both hands-on
treatment and activity-specific exercise instruction. Our team of professionals
also incorporates a patient's work, hobby, or sport activity into a custom
treatment plan. Educational materials, customized home exercise plan,
and models are provided to enhance our patients understanding of his or
her specific diagnosis or dysfunction.
Our athletic training team works closely with physicians and other members
of the healthcare team to provide coverage for high school and middle
school athletic programs in the area including Astoria, Bushnell-Prairie
City, Macomb, VIT, and West Prairie.
This outreach provides injury evaluation, education on proper management,
a home exercise program to aid in a quick recovery and follow-up care
to ensure improvement in injury status. Our athletic trainers also provide
contracted game coverage and free injury screenings.
To learn more about the sports medicine team or to schedule your free injury/pain
screening, call
(309) 836-1601 or
(309) 836-1616.
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