Today, many people choose to participate in athletics. Some are professionals whose physical performance is their livelihood, many are students who pursue sports in conjunction with academics, and still others are avid amateurs who participate in sports for recreation and physical fitness. Unfortunately, injuries that occur during or related to athletic competition have become common among today's active population.  

At CoxHealth, our philosophy is to provide all athletes - professional and recreational - with the same high quality level of care.

The members of the CoxHealth Sports Medicine team know what it takes to compete at a world class level. Our physicians, athletic trainers, rehabilitation specialists and other medical support personnel include Olympians, national-level athletes and regionally-ranked competitors. We know that the time we spend working with athletes one-on-one will give them a competitive advantage. Our services are recognized as providing comprehensive yet personal service to athletes for sport-specific training, injury prevention or treatment. Whether you are competing in middle school or as a professional, we know what it takes to move you to the next level. 

CoxHealth Sports Medicine services are provided under the direction of sports medicine fellowship trained and board-certified physicians specializing in sports medicine, physical medicine, rehabilitation and orthopedics.

Services and programs include:

• pre-participation physicals and assessments
• sporting event coverage by physicians and athletic trainers
• sports injury evaluation and treatment
• concussion evaluations using the ImPACT^TM screening tool
• fitness and nutrition services, including specialized testing
• personal training/coaching services
• sports massage
• acupuncture
• diagnostic testing
• surgical services
• orthotic services
•  Athletic Advantage, our sport-specific conditioning program, available to all levels of athletes
• ACL injury prevention - PEP program
• Friday Night Clinics, our sports injury clinics, open to all area athletes in the fall

It is our mission to improve the performance and enhance the quality of life for athletes of all ages and skill levels by promoting injury prevention, sport-specific training advice, comprehensive education, effective communication and personalized care. We are committed to providing athletes with easy access to the skillful diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of sports-related injuries and conditions.

CoxHealth Sports Medicine
The Meyer Center
3545 S. National Ave.
Springfield, MO 65807 

417/269-5530

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