Brooke Pengel, MD, is medical director and John Polousky, MD, is surgical director of the new facility, which includes radiology equipment, sports injury and performance research and same-day availability for patient consultation.
The facility focuses on treatment and prevention for injuries such as ACL tears and concussion management through the REAP (Reduce/Educate/Accommodate and Pace) program. The program partners physicians with teachers, coaches and school nurses to identify the side effects of concussions.
Read the release on the Youth Sports Medicine Institute.
Read other coverage on youth sports medicine:
– Cleveland Clinic Conducts Research on Equipment for Concussion Prevention
– Wisconsin High School Football Players Participate in Ankle Brace Study
– 4 Points Physicians Should Cover During Meetings With Coaches
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