St. Dominic's Sports Medicine: Creating Healthy Athletes



St. Dominic's athletic trainers, pictured left to right: Cody Garcia, Matt Weisenberger, Nicole Smith, Brittany Fitzgerald, Karen Hosick, Melinda Weisenberger, Trevor Searcy, and Ricky Clark.

 

From pulled muscles to broken bones, athletic injuries can be difficult – especially for high school players who may not have experience caring for injuries. Established in 2009, St. Dominic’s Sports Medicine program is a unique and valuable community program which provides Certified Athletic Trainers (ATCs) to local high schools at no cost to the schools. The program is designed to create a safe, yet competitive environment for athletes while upholding St. Dominic Hospital’s Christian mission of healing and emphasis on communication, community and service.

 

About St. Dominic's Sports Medicine

St. Dominic’s Sports Medicine provides injury prevention, risk management, injury recognition, evaluation and treatment to several local schools. We also offer educational opportunities, teaching students, parents and coaches about the latest in management of athletic injuries and overall healthy lifestyle choices that promote the overall health and wellness of the athlete.

Services Offered to Participating Schools

• Practice and Game Coverage with ATCs
• Pre-participation Sports Physicals
• Saturday Morning Injury Clinic During Football Season
• Physician/ATC Coverage at Athletic Events
• Educational Meetings and Seminars Including CPR/AED Training
• Access to St. Dominic’s Services and Facilities
 

Sports Medicine Staff

  • Matt Weisenberger, ATC/L, program coordinator, has over 15 years of experience in athletic training.
  • Cody Garcia, ATC, is a certified strength and conditioning specialist.
  • Trevor Searcy, ATC, is a certified personal trainer and performance nutrition specialist.

For more information about St. Dominic's Sports Medicine, contact Matt Weisenberger at 601.200.6088 or mweisenberger@stdom.com.