The Rehabilitation Services Department at OSF St. Francis Hospital has two certified athletic trainers on staff. Athletic trainers are educated in the care, prevention and rehabilitation of athletic injuries. Services are provided for musculoskeletal/orthopedic injuries ranging from sprains, strains and contusions to arthroscopic and reconstructive surgery. The focus of these services is to return the athlete to competitive activities as quickly and as safely possible.

A referral from a physician is needed to begin outpatient rehabilitation. After an initial evaluation by a physical therapist, further visits are set up with an athletic trainer.

Services offered include:

• Cybex rehabilitation and testing
• KT 1000
• Functional/sport specific activities
• Education
• Brace measurement
• Splinting
• Aerobic conditioning
• Therapeutic modality--ultrasound, electrical stimulation

Services are also provided to area high schools. These include injury evaluation and recommendations, game coverage and education of coaches. Contact with the high school athletes and coaches allow for a safer playing environment and a higher level of medical care.

Inquiries about OSF St. Francis Hospital's Sports Medicine program can be made by calling 906-786-5707 x5300, or toll-free in the Upper Peninsula at 1-800-786-2040 x5300.