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Innovative Procedure Offers Pain Relief for Frozen Shoulder

"My shoulder pain is gone and my range of motion is back. My entire experience at WellSport was great and I couldn’t be happier.”

Sandy's Story

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Thankful for the "Assist" as She Returns to the Volleyball Court

"My recovery has been a lot of hard work, but I’m extremely pleased with the exceptional care I’ve received."

Venera's Story

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PRP Treatment Frees Avid Weightlifter of Years of Shoulder Pain

"4-weeks after PRP therapy I regained 50% of motion back and by 8-weeks I was 100% back to normal with no pain."

Jack's Story

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WellSport Sports Medicine Program

The WellSport program is designed to help expedite the assessment, referral and treatment of athletes of all ages suffering from strains, sprains, contusions, fractures, joint injuries and concussions. We focus on injury prevention through education and training, helping injured athletes return to play as safely and quickly as possible, as well as managing medical conditions that can affect performance.

This multi-disciplinary program is the region’s only medically directed sports medicine practice, with offices in Alma, Bay City, Clare, Midland Mt. Pleasant and Saginaw, Michigan.

WellSport is designed to:

  • Prevent injuries through education and training
  • Help injured athletes get back in the game as safely and quickly as possible utilizing prompt, effective, comprehensive treatment strategies
  • Manage medical conditions that can affect performance, such as asthma, diabetes, heart disease, weight or arthritis
  • Promote the use of “exercise as medicine" to maximize health and wellness
  • Provide non-surgical treatment to patients suffering from strains, sprains, contusions, fractures and joint pain
  • Optimize performance through nutritional counseling
  • Enhance performance and psychological skills through sports psychology

WellSport: Care Under One Roof

Through WellSport, MidMichigan Health offers a comprehensive and collaborative approach to treating injuries. Under one roof, our facilities house board certified sports medicine physicians, physical therapists, orthopedic surgeons, athletic trainers and personal trainers. Our team of sports medicine rehabilitation professionals utilizes the latest research and techniques to help injured athletes get back to their sport faster and safer than ever before.

Concussion Signs & Symptoms

 

Clashing HelmetsThe CDC (Center for Disease Control) estimates that as many as 3,900,000 sports and recreational related concussions occur in the U.S. each year. A concussion is a brain injury and should be treated seriously.

Read about Signs & Symptons

View our Concussion Resources

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Schedule An Appointment

Call (833) 923-3444 for help in scheduling an appointment with a non-surgical musculoskeletal specialist or orthopedic surgeon.