Sports Medicine

Sports Medicine News First of all: Thank You!   For several years The all-volunteer leadership of NOAH have made every effort to provide our families' young athletes with as safe an environment as can be provided in competitive sports.     Several volunteers have provided their expertise to care for injuries and other ailments. The list of trainers and medical professionals is a long one and each of us draws comfort just from knowing there is help when an athlete needs it.  Our greatest thanks just seems insufficient to express the gratitude that all our families feel.    While we will always rely on our many volunteers, we have great news to announce in the care of our athletes in greatest need. The respected professionals at Central States Orthopedic Specialists are now volunteering  their services on Fridays, at our varsity football games, in the Tulsa metro area. NOAH athlete & CSOS trainer    Professional guidance at the crucial moments following an injury can be priceless in assuring a limited inconvenience, or critical to protecting the life and livelihood of a young student-athlete.    If sideline guidance is sufficient; an athlete can begin treatment before leaving the stadium. Often this prevents the need to see an after-hours medical facility and further medical expense.   If further care is needed, families will have better guidance on where to seek it and when. Often parents can get instructions and knowledge of what to expect and what to watch out for.    The CSOS clinic is also available on Monday mornings for follow up. Followup care away from the stadium is not a part of the volunteer services, so expect common medical fees to apply when you leave the stadium.   Head Football Coach Joe Blankenship encourages his athletes to seek specialists in sports medicine when an injury requires professional care.    He says;  "They can often help you recover in a significantly shorter time than your family physician may be equipped to offer."

Monthly Newsletter   Sports Medicine Monthly is a free newsletter that CSOS sends monthly to anyone requesting to subscribe. To subscribe today, click here. You never know when an injury might need your assistance, so learning how to avoid or treat an injury is important to be prepared for.    The monthly newsletter also advises on healthy training habits and ways to avoid stress injuries.  We are posting the September edition for you to review.