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The Ochsner Sports Medicine Institute provides a comprehensive and coordinated multidisciplinary approach to the treatment of sports- and fitness-related injuries. The Institute is a one-stop-shop where you will find specially-trained physicians, the latest diagnostic imaging technology and outpatient rehabilitation making it easier and more convenient to return to your desired activity level. It also provides preventive care through the promotion of wellness, fitness, performance enhancement and education.

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The Ochsner Sports Medicine Institute is the source for comprehensive care of sports and fitness-related injuries and preventive care including fitness, wellness, athletic performance enhancement, and patient education. We offer physician services, diagnostic imaging, outpatient rehabilitation and physical therapy and wellness all conveniently located in one location

New Expansive Therapy Gymnasium The new gymnasium will include the most advanced therapy equipment (Cybex, Sports Art, Nautilus, Triton, and Game Ready equipment). Future plans will also include the Biodex 4 and Vestibular Unit for research and testing of patients.

Hydroworx Rehabilitation Pool This is a treadmill-in-a-pool, complete with underwater cameras that allow physicians to view their patients running gait and then assess therapies on the spot. This is typically used to treat any sports medicine-related injury, post operatively and non-operative. It will likewise utilize the benefits of aquatic therapy to speed recovery and return the athlete to full performance in a much faster time frame.

MRI Suite Coming soonThis MRI Suite will contain a 1.7 Tesla Unit that will be used to detect acute, subacute and chronic musculoskeletal injuries with high resolution. A skilled musculoskeletal radiologist will be on site to read these studies in real time and will be available for intra-articular gadolinium enhanced complex evaluations of specific joints such as the shoulder, hip, wrist, elbow and knee. In addition, state-of-the-art cartilage-specific T2 mapping will be available daily.

Human Performance Lab Coming soonThis lab will conduct clinical studies that analyze sports biomechanics, perform gait and running assessments, analyze pitching and throwing mechanics, and assess overall pre- and post-operative joint kinetics/kinematics and clinical outcomes. Motion and force assessments can be performed on specific joints (shoulder, below and knee) while changing internal and external forces, as demonstrated by low handicap golfers aiming to improve their technique. This information will create an extensive database through which rehabilitative protocols can be designed. This same biomechanical data base can be used to evaluate the effects of orthopaedic devices and procedures.

Concussion Management Program

The Ochsner Concussion Management Program is the first of its kind in Louisiana. Our program is designed to tailor rehabilitation to an individual's specific needs. Patients are assessed by board-certified physicians experienced in the field of concussion management. Following evaluation and assessment, patients will receive prompt treatment, including medical care from a physician, ongoing services (e.g., serial assessment, concussion education, counseling, return to play surveillance, cognitive therapy) if neccessary, a referral to our extensive network of additional pediatric specialists and ancillary medical professionals. An individualized approach to developing an appropriate Return to Play protocol is emphasized.

Our program utilizes a state-of-the-art computerized neurocognitive assessment, called ImPACT. It is currently used for professional athletes including those in the NFL, NHL, NASCAR, professional boxing and over 400 colleges and universities across the country. The use of computerized neurocognitive assessment enables our doctors to conduct a simple, 25-minute evaluation of an athlete's neurocognitive status ( i.e., memory, processing speed and other related functions) following concussion. Athletes/patients in this clinic will also undergo a broader neurologic and physical examination in order to ensure that all the information needed for the proper evaluation and treatment of mild head trauma is obtained. The program's primary focus is on expediting the concussed athlete's safe return to the field of play using the most current, up-to-date guidelines in concussion management. In doing this, we aim to significantly reduce the athlete's risk of repeat concussion, prolonged recovery time, long-term neuro-cognitive deficits and potential catastrophic events such as second - impact syndrome.

Click here for a brochure about the services and benefits provided by Ochsners Athletic Training Outreach Program.

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Professional Sports

Universities and Colleges

High Schools and Middle Schools

Community Outreach and Event Support

For information about the Athletic Training Outreach Program, contracts or other services, contact:

Chris Young, MAT, ATC, LAT, CSCS Coordinator - Athletic Training Outreach Program Ochsner Sports Medicine Institute 1201 S. Clearview Parkway, Suite 104 Jefferson, LA 70121 504-736-4615 ChrYoung@ochsner.org

For an appointment with one of our sports health physicians, please call:

Ochsner Sports Medicine Institute 504-736-4800

Colleen Amedee, LAT, ATC Outreach Athletic Trainer for Ben Franklin High School

Mark Armour II, MS, LAT, ATC Outreach Assistant Athletic Trainer

Jeanne Baldwin, LAT, ATC Outreach Athletic Trainer for Pearl River High School

Jeff Berger, LAT, ATC Outreach Athletic Trainer for John Curtis Christian School

Cyd Bertrand, LAT, ATC Outreach Athletic Trainer for Ursuline Academy

Jordan Blough, LAT, ATC

Coordinator - Athletic Training Outreach Program Ochsner Sports Medicine Institute

1201 S. Clearview Parkway, Suite 104 Jefferson, LA 70121 504-736-4615 Jblough@ochsner.org

Kim Brou, LAT, ATC Outreach Athletic Trainer for Bonnabel High School

Russ Carlisle, LAT, ATC Outreach Athletic Trainer for L.W. Higgins High School

Allan Chase, MS, LAT, ATC Outreach Athletic Trainer for University of New Orleans

Delesseps Dolese, MS, LAT, ATC Outreach Athletic Trainer forSalmen High School

Dan Doucet, MS, LAT, ATC, LCEP Outreach Athletic Trainer for John Ehret High School

Nicole Dufrene, LAT Outreach Athletic Trainer for Lusher Charter School

James Edelman, MS, LAT, ATC Outreach Athletic Trainer for St. Augustine High School

Benjamin Evans, MS, LAT, ATC, CES Outreach Athletic Trainer for East Jefferson High School

Christie Findley, MS, LAT, ATC PRN

Tiffany Gary, MHRD, LAT, ATC Outreach Athletic Trainer for Baton Rouge Community College

Summer Gebhart, MS, LAT, ATC Outreach Athletic Trainer for Grace King High School

Chuck Haaga, LAT, ATC, CSCS Outreach Athletic Trainer for Slidell High School

Michelle Harrell Anthony, LAT, ATC Outreach Trainer for Mandeville High School

Anthony Johnson, LAT PRN

Becky Mihalovits, MS, LAT, ATC Outreach Athletic Trainer for Helen Cox High School

Amanda Palazola, ATC, LAT Outreach Trainer for Northshore High School

Ryan Pickert, LAT, ATC Outreach Athletic Trainer for West Jefferson High School

David Pilet, LAT Outreach Athletic Trainer for Lakeshore High School

Raymond Raphael, LAT, ATC, LPN Outreach Athletic Trainer for Delgado Community College

Courtney Rauschkolb, LAT, ATC Outreach Athletic Trainer for Academy of Our Lady, Ecole Classique, St. Katherine Drexel Preparatory School and Louisiana Fire Soccer Club

Eric Richardson, MS, LAT, ATC, CES, PES Outreach Athletic Trainer for Archbishop Hannan High School

Nichole Saverino, MS, LAT, ATC Outreach Athletic Trainer for Dillard University

Kacie Sommerfeld, LAT, ATC Outreach Athletic Trainer for Riverdale High School

Brad Steverson, LAT, ATC Outreach Athletic Trainer

Reggie Stone, MS, LAT, ATC Outreach Assistant Athletic Trainer for New Orleans Saints

Erica Taylor, MS, LAT, ATC, CES Outreach Athletic Trainer for University of New Orleans

Melina Todesco, MA, LAT, ATC Outreach Athletic Trainer for Haynes Academy for Advanced Studies and Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy

Kristina Tyson, LAT, ATC Outreach Athletic Trainer for St. Martin's Episcopal School

Britt Vallot, LAT, ATC Outreach Athletic Trainer for Dillard University

Allison Wood, MBA, LAT, ATC Outreach Athletic Trainer for Xavier University

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