Sports Medicine Practices
Join in the STOP Sports Injuries movement and become an official participating sports medicine practice by downloading a brief agreement and filling out the form below. This form signifies that your organization meets the designated criteria and that your organization will promote the activities to help address sports trauma and overuse prevention.
There are many other ways that sports medicine practices can be involved in the campaign, but the outlined participation agreement provides a basic foundation upon which professional health organizations can promote athletic safety as part of their activities. Review the starter list of involvement activities and ideas and then develop additional ways to promote injury prevention as a part of youth sports
Become an official supporter of STOP Sports Injuries today!
View or download the STOP Sports Injuries participation agreement to get started.
Fill out the STOP Sports Injuries official supporter form to get involved.
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AthELITE ORTHOpedics and Sports Medicine
Dr. Doug Flory founded AthELITE ORTHOpedics and Sports Medicine in 2009 after 8+ years in a successful group practice in Indianapolis, IN. Dr. Flory combines state-of-the-art care with a personal touch which creates a team oriented approach between Dr. Flory, his staff, and the patient. Dr. Flory is board certified and dual fellowship trained in sports medicine and foot/ankle injuries. All appointments are within 24-48 hours. Custom orthotics and gait analysis, nutritional recommendations, and sports performance evaluations are available. All surgeries are performed under regional nerve block anesthesia. Dr. Flory's team can be reached at 812-822-2675, www.atheliteortho.com, or on Facebook. Let our team help "Get you back in the game!"
Athletic Orthopedics & Knee Center
Sports Medicine at its finest! As an internationally recognized integrated health care plaza specializing in the evaluation, treatment and rehabilitation of all orthopedic injuries, the Athletic Orthopedics & Knee Center is committed to providing individuals of all ages and physical capabilities with access to superior medical care formerly reserved for elite athletes. Whether you are an Olympic or professional athlete, a weekend warrior, or simply desire freedom of movement without pain, our distinguished doctors proudly offer you the very latest and most effective treatment options for sports injuries and orthopedic disorders. We strive to accommodate you - same day appointments are available! AOKC team can be reached at 713-984-1400, www.aokc.net, or on Facebook.
As a leader in Corporate Medical Service, AOKC will assist your business in developing a comprehensive healthcare plan that is customized to the unique needs of your workforce. From coaching safety managers and conducting injury prevention seminars to treating and rehabilitating injured employees, AOKC will get your employees back to work safely and quickly! It is our success in providing the most advanced level of comprehensive orthopedic service that continually leads to documented optimal outcomes and the highest levels of patient satisfaction. We are dedicated to delivering the highest quality of orthopedic care and personal attention to each and every patient.
Athleticare
Athleticare is an elite provider of orthopedic and sports physical therapy in Southern Nevada. Athleticare also specializes in sports performance training programs designed to safely and ethically improve athletic performance and reduce the potential for injury.
Our mission is to create an environment that is conducive to both recovery and performance by combining state of the art facilities and equipment with proven treatment methods delivered by the most highly qualified staff.
We have worked with athletes from all major sports including high school State Champions, Collegiate National Champions, X-Games Gold Medalists and Super Bowl Champions.
Please visit our website at athleticareonline.com for more information.
Athletic Republic
Athletic Republic- St. Louis is the industry leader in performance sports training, offering science-based programs appropriate for athletes of all ages. Since 2005, athletes have taken advantage of individualized sport-specific training programs designed to enhance their speed, power and agility to gain more than just a step on their competition. Dale Huff, CSCS is passionate about helping athletes improve their performance safely and effectively. Dale can be reached at daleh@nutriformance.com.
B.A.S.E. Sports Conditioning Inc.
Mike Mejia is the founder and president of B.A.S.E. Sports Conditioning Inc., a company dedicated to helping young athletes safely reach their full physical potential. Drawing from his Masters level education in exercise science, as well as certifications with both the National Strength and Conditioning Association and the International Youth Conditioning Association, Mike has developed an approach to youth athletic development that is truly unique. In addition to having worked with hundreds of athletes in sports such as ice-hockey, swimming, tennis, soccer, lacrosse, softball, basketball and football, Mike is also an accomplished freelance writer. A former columnist for Men's Health magazine, he currently serves as a featured contributor to Splash (the official publication of USA swimming) and is also the dryland expert for the USA Swimming website. The author of several successful books on strength training, his most notable titles include The Men's Health Better Body Blueprint and Scrawny to Brawny.
DiCesaro Spine and Sport
DiCesaro Spine and Sport has two offices in the Pittsburgh area that specialize in chiropractic care and sports performance training for athletes of all ages. The office was founded and is owned by Daniel T. DiCesaro who also has a subspecialty certification as a chiropractic sports physician. The office is committed to the health and safety of all its patients, including athletes of all levels. Staff members strive to not only get their clients and patients back to their pre-injury status but also to educate them on how they can avoid re-injury.
East Texas Orthopaedic Clinic
East Texas Orthopaedic Clinic is recognized throughout the region for its successful program dedicated to the diagnosis, treatment, as well as the prevention of injuries associated with sports and athletics. Whether you are a weekend warrior, youth, high school, collegiate, or professional athlete, injuries can limit performance, or put you on the sidelines as a spectator. The mission of East Texas Orthopaedic Clinic is to provide total care – from treating injuries to maintaining optimal health, and returning all patients to a competitive or active lifestyle as quickly and safely as possible.
Florida Orthopaedic Specialists
Located in Port St. Lucie, Florida, Florida Orthopaedic Specialists is nestled in the beautiful Treasure Coast of the southeast. Our physicians are board certified and fellowship trained in orthopaedic medicine, including surgical and non-surgical treatments. Using state-of-the-art techniques and procedures we treat a variety of conditions which affect the bones, joints, tendons, ligaments, and muscles. We are committed to providing university orthopaedic care in a community setting!
Florida Orthopaedic Specialists was formed in 1992 by Dr. Mark Powers. Over the years, we have grown to include additional specialties, such as hand, foot and ankle, spine and sports medicine as well as other orthopaedic services such as minimally invasive surgery and physical therapy, imaging services and an outpatient surgery center all in one convenient location.
Greater Hartford Orthopaedic Group, P.C.
Greater Hartford Orthopedic Group, P.C. has been serving patients for more than 25 years. We promise a friendly and supportive atmosphere for our patients, including respect, compassion, and integrity, while providing them with the highest quality orthopedic care. Dr. Kimmel specializes in sports medicine with an emphasis on shoulder and knee injuries. He is actively involved in the care of athletes at all levels, from the weekend warrior to the high performance college athlete. Dr. Kimmel enjoys teaching and is actively involved in teaching in both the Department of Family Medicine residency program at St. Francis Hospital and the orthopedic residency program at the University of Connecticut.
Heartland Orthopaedic Specialists
The sports medicine physicians at Heartland Orthopedic Specialists in Alexandria MN offer complete medical care to active people of any age and skill. From the dedicated athlete to the weekend warrior, our goal is to help each individual regain an active lifestyle and to compete in sports at the highest level possible. Heartland Orthopedic Specialists is fortunate to have the most established sports- medicine fellowed orthopedic surgeon between the Twin Cities and Fargo, North Dakota. In addition, another physician holds a subspecialty certification in sports medicine by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. We provide athletic training services to 9 area high schools, 2 colleges, and 1 Northwoods League baseball team with the help of 12 certified athletic trainers.
In addition to the 12 certified athletic trainers, Heartland Orthopedic Specialists consists of six orthopedic physicians, four physicians assistants, two physical therapists, one nurse practitioner, and one podiatrist. More information can be found at www.HeartlandOrthopedics.com
Leonardo Physical Therapy
The staff at Leonardo Physical Therapy has been dedicated to improving patients' quality of life through customized care in a "patients come first" environment for over 20 years. Our staff is highly experienced and trained in treating a wide variety of patient diagnoses. Our clinicians have special interests in spinal dysfunctions, pediatrics, balance dysfunctions, orthotic fabrication, and strength and conditioning. We offer community services such as free lecture series on various health and wellness issues and exercise programs for all ages and abilities. We are dedicated to getting patients back in their game, occupation, sport, and life. Our staff works together with patients and physicians in achieving results that matter.
Northeast Orthopaedics
Northeast Orthopaedics is committed to the highest degree of patient satisfaction by providing comprehensive orthopaedic care. The surgical practice provides general and specialty orthopaedic surgery, sports medicine, and all aspects of bone and joint-related conditions. A team of 18 physicians, nine physician assistants and four nurse practitioners provides comprehensive care throughout the Capital Region of New York with locations in Albany, Clifton Park, Delmar, East Greenbush, Latham and Troy.
Northeast Orthopaedics physicians provide state-of-the-art care with the latest surgery techniques, including all-arthroscopic rotator cuff repairs, advanced cartilage restoration techniques, and minimally invasive joint replacement. Bone density testing, EMG, MRI, pain management and radiology are among the services provided. The practice also operates the Executive Woods Ambulatory Surgery Center located in Albany. More information can be found by visiting www.northeastortho.com.
OAA Orthopedic Specialists
A dynamic provider of orthopaedic care and research for more than 30 years, the staff of OAA Orthopaedic Specialists is comprised of 23 fellowship-trained, board certified physicians and surgeons who have devoted years of their lives to the study and treatment of conditions related to:
- Foot and ankle
- General orthopaedics
- Hand and upper extremities
- Joint replacements
- Physical rehabilitation
- Rheumatology
- Spine and scoliosis
- Sports Medicine
- Work Injuries
A dedicated support care team of highly trained specialists, physician assistants, nurses, technicians, physiatrists, physical therapists and more — each providing patients with personalized, expert care.
State-of-the-art diagnostic equipment and leading-edge treatments make OAA the provider of choice for referring physicians, employers, athletic teams, and others.
Orthopedics of Southern Indiana
Orthopedics of Southern Indiana is a full-service orthopedic practice dedicated to complete musculoskeletal care. With both general orthopedic surgeons and fellowship-trained specialists in total joint replacement, hand surgery, pediatric orthopedics, and sports medicine, we are the region's most comprehensive orthopedic surgery practice.
Getting hurt is painful enough. Our practice is dedicated to treating you with a level of care you have never before experienced in medicine. Our highly-trained staff makes a special effort to ensure that your office and surgery experience are as pleasant as possible. OSI has on-site X-Ray and MRI imaging to simplify and expedite your care, and our physical and occupational therapists are ready to assist in your pre- and post-operative rehabilitation needs.
Orthopedics of Southern Indiana is proud to be Bloomington's number one choice in orthopedics! Herald-Times readers have selected us as Bloomington's #1 orthopedic practice in 2009 & 2010.
Orthopaedic Specialty Group, P.C.
Compassion, dedication, and comprehensive musculoskeletal care have made Orthopaedic Specialty Group the largest and most experienced orthopaedic practice in Southern Connecticut. Our physicians' wide range of expertise provides complete care in all areas of treatment, including advanced surgical and nonsurgical techniques, pain management, rehabilitation, and neurosurgery. Simply put, we can fix virtually every bone and joint in your body. Quickly and safely.
Leadership, innovation, and our influence on the medical community has long been our trademark, especially when it concerns the well-being of our patients. We provide a level of care that is comparable to that found only in major academic institutions. For more than sixty years, our goal has always been to promote an active, healthy lifestyle through the use of advanced medical and surgical technology as well as the most innovative treatments and programs.
By bringing genuine compassion for understanding the needs of our patients, our specialists have dedicated their superior expertise and knowledge to help provide people in need with the best possible orthopaedic care available. Anywhere.
Petty Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine
Dr. Damon H. Petty is a Board Certified in Orthopaedic Surgeon, Fellowship Trained in Sports Medicine. Dr. Petty performed his 5-year Orthopaedic Residency Training at the world-renowned Cleveland Clinic, followed by a Sports Medicine Fellowship with Drs. James R. Andrews and William Clancy in Birmingham, Alabama.
Dr. Petty is nationally recognized for his expertise in minimally invasive shoulder surgery and reconstruction of the Ulnar Collateral Ligament. He has written and published papers for the American Journal of Sports Medicine on elbow and shoulder injuries in throwing athletes and is recognized as "Nashville's Baseball Doctor."
Dr. Petty currently serves as team physician for the Tennessee Diamonds Fastpitch Softball and and Nashville Metros Soccer, as well as Cumberland University and Trevecca Nazarene College. Dr. Petty is the former team physician for the Nashville Sounds, serving with them through the end of their affiliation with the Pittsburgh Pirates. He has treated players from multiple Major League Baseball organizations, including the NY Yankees, Pittsburgh Pirates, Tampa Bay Rays, and the Kansas City Royals, at his practice in Nashville,TN. Dr. Petty established Petty Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine in Nashville, Tennessee in 2003.
Premier Physical Therapy
Premier is a freestanding outpatient rehabilitation facility that is privately owned and operated. Our clinic is located in North Charleston, South Carolina. We are committed to inspire, motivate, and invest in the lives of those in our care, in order to assure that they are healthy in body, soul and spirit.
Premier Physical Therapy houses a variety of programs geared toward the athletic population including recreational, team sport, and elite athletes. Visit our website to learn more about our Game Day Sports Training and Premier Pitching Academy, an innovative, medically-based approach to baseball pitching and proper biomechanics.
Premier will begin their STOP Sports Injuries campaign by sending out their physical therapists and athletic trainers to area schools, gyms, and camps to talk with athletes about overuse injuries and how easily they can be prevented by cross-training and early recognition and rehabilitation of athletic injuries.
USC Sports Medicine
USC Sports Medicine Center physicians use a multi-disciplinary approach to sports medicine that is unlike any center in South Carolina. Our Columbia based center provides easy access to a combination of sports medicine fellowship trained orthopedic surgeons, primary care sports medicine physicians, and certified athletic trainers. With practicing physicians who also teach at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine, the USC Sports Medicine Center represents a partnership between academic medicine, community hospitals, healthcare organizations and private clinicians. Our staff is dedicated to providing high quality and comprehensive care to the active patient whether a weekend warrior or the elite level athlete..
San Antonio Orthopaedic Group
The San Antonio Orthopaedic Group was established in 1947 for the purpose of providing the highest quality of orthopaedic, medical, and surgical care to the regional San Antonio community, surrounding areas, and beyond. Its board certified surgeons are experienced, skilled, and subspecialty trained to care for and treat the full range of musculoskeletal disorders, diseases, and injuries to the human body in the areas of adult reconstructive, arthroscopic surgery, hand foot and ankle, spine, sports, trauma, and general orthopaedics. The group supports maintenance of musculoskeletal health to improve quality of life of the community in every aspect of living, from occupational to recreational, and leisure activities. The San Antonio Orthopaedic Group is committed to the community it serves and is poised to do so now and far into the future.
Santa Monica Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Research Foundation
The mission of the Santa Monica Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Research Foundation is to achieve scientific excellence by examining existing orthopaedic and neurologic conditions using sound scientific methodology. The goal is to identify the mechanisms underlying musculoskeletal injuries and to discover and develop effective interventions for prevention, diagnosis and treatment of these injuries.
University Orthopaedic Center - Dr. Longobardi
Dr. Longobardi is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine and athletic injuries. Since 1996, he has been in a private practice, with offices at NYU Medical Center and in Hackensack, NJ. He has authored various articles and presentations related to the shoulder. He has been active teaching at NYU School of Medicine, and earned the title of Assistant Professor of Clinical Orthopaedic Surgery. He has been a Faculty Mentor to the students of NYU School of Medicine for their Professionalism course, as well as, being an active member of the Admissions Committee for NYU School of Medicine. Through years of dedicated service and commitment to education, in May, 2009, he was named a member of NYU School of Medicine's Board of Governors. At his alma mater, Fordham University, he participates as a member of the Dean's Pre-Health Advisory Board. Currently, he collaborates with Bergen Academies High School in Hackensack, New Jersey mentoring students with a focus and interest in medicine.
Dr. Longobardi has had the privilege of care of numerous collegiate and professional sports teams. His experience ranges from being an assistant team physician with the NY Islanders Hockey Team, University of Tennessee athletic teams, Minor League (AA) Baseball and Hockey Teams (ECHL), to Team Physician for the NY-NJ MetroStars (MLS), and then as a Assistant Team Physician/Consultant with the Florida Marlins Baseball Team (MLB)(The 2003 World Series Champions). Most recently, Dr. Longobardi served as the Team Physician for the 2009 New Jersey-Northeast High School All-Star Classic Football Game.
Dr. Longobardi is active in numerous professional organizations including a Fellow of AAOS, AANA, ISAKOS, ACSM and AOSSM, where he is the delegate-elect for the State of New Jersey. In 2004, he was elected the first President and co-founder of Metropolitan Surgery Center in Hackensack, NJ. He currently is the Medical Director for that same Center.
Raphael S. F. Longobardi, MD, graduted from Fordham University in 1986. He attended New York University School of Medicine, where he received his degree in Medicine. He completed an Orthopaedic Surgery residency at NYU Medical Center, as well as, an orthopaedic sports medicine fellowship at the Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Youth Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine
Dr. Sam Young is a native of Texas who spent his early childhood in the state. He and his family later moved to San Diego, California where he graduated cum laude from the Bishop’s School. He attended Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN where he majored in molecular biology and graduated summa cum laude. He returned to Texas to attend the University of Texas- Southwestern Medical School which consistently ranks in the top 20 schools in the nation. He finished in the top 10% of his class and was inducted into the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha medical honor society. Dr Young completed his internship and residency in orthopaedic surgery at the University of Pennsylvania. He completed his training with a fellowship in sports medicine and shoulder surgery at Duke University.
Dr. Young came to Jacksonville in 2006 as an assistant professor of orthopaedic surgery for the University of Florida at Shands Jacksonville. Dr. Young founded Young Orthopaedics in 2010 with the intent of providing subspecialty academic level care with the feel and service of a small private practice organization.