Welcome to Sports Medicine
  Baptist Health Sports Medicine is central Alabama's most comprehensive sports medicine program. Our thorough informative educational programs keep athletes and coaches on the forefront of preventive measures and techniques. Our treatment program features state-of-the-art facilities, board certified physicians and attention to the special needs of the athlete. We are proud to bring you world-class rehabilitation services in cooperation with HEALTHSOUTH, the nationally accepted leader in rehabilitation services. So you can get back in the game- safe and fast!
  We have certified athletic trainers and orthopaedic physicians on-call 24 hours a day to take care of all your sports emergencies.

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Certified Athletic Trainers:
334.325.3633

For More Information:
334.273.4599

Jogging in the morning. Cycling on the weekends. Kids playing baseball, soccer, basketball. There are thousands of sporting activities taking place each day in central Alabama. For over 40 years, Baptist Health has helped active people of all ages stay healthy. Now we are committed area athletes. Our comprehensive sports medicine program -- Baptist Health Sports Medicine (BHSM) -- offers central Alabama's most comprehensive sports medicine program, including:

• board-certified physicians

• certified athletic trainers on-call 24-hours a day

• orthopedic physicians on-call 24-hours a day

• support of Baptist Health's comprehensive range of services and facilities

• support of HealthSouth's state-of-the-art rehabilitation facilities and staff

• special injury clinics during football season

• services of certified athletic trainers offered for all sports as needed, including tournaments and major events

• on-site physicals for your students/athletes

• affiliation with SportsFirst Family Health and Fitness Center

Prevention
Preventing injuries from occurring is one of the main goals of BHSM. We start by having pre-season physicals performed on-site by physicians who have special training in detecting potential problems. We emphasize the importance of proper equipment, warm-ups and cool-downs. We help the athlete with increasing strength, flexibility and endurance. And by working with coaches and having certified athletic trainers on the field, we can monitor the athletes for problems before they occur.

Treatment
Even the best-prepared athlete can suffer an injury. Isn't it good to know that Baptist Health, the areas leading healthcare provider, has partnered with board-certified family practice, orthopedic physicians and emergency care providers to assess your injury quickly and provide fast care at a lower cost?

Rehabilitation
Reconditioning and rehabilitation. The physical rehabilitation specialists of BHSM will determine the best way to get your body back to performing at its best. Through our association with nationally known HealthSouth and our state-of-the-art physical therapy and rehabilitation facilities, BHSM and Baptist Health can bet you back into the game of life.