Norman Regional is helping student athletes improve their performance and recover and prevent injuries through its Sports Medicine program. Our trainers are working in local schools including colleges.
Taking part in sports and recreation activities is an important part of a healthy, physically active lifestyle for kids. But injuries can, and do, occur. Sports medicine focuses on helping people improve their athletic performance, recover from injury and prevent injuries. Sports medicine is a fast-growing area of opportunity and compliments Norman Regional’s orthopedic services.
National industry trends predict sports medicine procedures will have a double digit increase over the next five years. The number of participants in high school sports reached an all-time high in 2017-2018, according to the National Federation of State High School Associations. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, more than half of all sports injuries in children are preventable.
Norman Regional’s Sports Medicine program includes a corps of athletic trainers who work with athletes in local schools. This is an expansion of the Health System’s successful athletic trainer program with Norman Public Schools since 2013. Norman Regional supports athletic trainers and sports programs at the following school districts and colleges:
Common injuries athletes face include heat exhaustion, concussions, sprains and broken bones. Sports injuries can sometimes be prevented. Here are a few tips to stay in the game:
The Sports Medicine program is another way in which Norman Regional is fulfilling its mission to be the leader in health and wellness and getting everyone to a healthier place, including student athletes.