Primary Care Sports Medicine Physicians
Our primary care physicians have completed fellowship training in sports medicine. They can provide comprehensive care for athletes, ranging from general wellness to management of injuries and medical concerns related to exercise and sports. They coordinate our team of sports medicine specialists in order to provide high quality care.
Orthopedics
Our orthopedic surgeons have had special training in sports medicine. Utilizing advanced clinical experience, with modern diagnostic testing, they will help you decide an appropriate course of treatment for your injury.
In addition to general orthopedic specialists, the Center for Sports Medicine at Forest Park also has orthopedic physicians who specialize in the spine and hand for high quality care.
Physical Therapy and Athletic Training
Our Rehabilitation Department combines acute care and functional rehab in order to assist you from time of injury until you return to competition. Additionally, they can perform biomechanical evaluations of your gait to help your performance and create custom foot care orthotics if necessary.
Our advanced facility utilizes modern technology to assist in evaluations and rehabilitation.
Strength and Conditioning
In order to promote a safe return to competition in good condition, our strength and conditioning staff will work with you on developing a sport-specific program. These sports-specific strength and conditioning programs can be designed for both individuals and teams, to help you achieve your performance goals.
Nutrition
Our Nutrition staff will work with each athlete on an individual basis. They can determine a diet for your body type and exercise level, which may maximize your potential to develop as an athlete and achieve your performance goals.
These specialists also work closely with the physicians and other team members to help ensure that your body is being supplied with the proper nutrients that may accelerate and promote proper healing, injury recovery and maximal performance.
Sports Psychology
Our sports psychologists will assist coaches and athletes in developing appropriate mental readiness for training and competition.
They are also available to provide support for injured athletes in order to help maximize the recovery and readiness to return to sport.
Additional Programs
- Pre-participation physicals
- Event coverage
- Community educational programs
- High school and collegiate training room and game coverage
- Performance enhancement camps
- On-site sports injury screening
- Acceleration programs
Our Sports Medicine Team
- Certified Athletic Trainers
- Family Physicians
- Nutrition Counselor
- Orthopedic Spine Specialist
- Orthopedists
- Orthopedic Specialist
- Physical Therapists
- Sports Psychologist
For an appointment, call 314.768.3885. |