About Us
Sports Medicine Programs at Morton Plant Mease and St. Anthony’s
Whether you're a competitive athlete or a weekend warrior, the goal of the Sports
Medicine teams at Morton Plant Mease and St. Anthony’s is the same - to provide
you with the latest treatments to speed recovery, restore optimal function and
keep you in your game.
St. Anthony’s Sports Medicine Program
St. Anthony’s has long been recognized for its comprehensive Sports Medicine
program that offers all types of athletes comprehensive services and care to the
Tampa Bay region including:
- Performance Enhancement: St. Anthony's offers customized training programs, led
by certified athletic trainers, that can help individuals or sports teams
improve strength, flexibility, balance and core stability to increase
performance and reduce injuries. St. Anthony’s is the only local facility to
offer performance testing using the iMETT system.
- Injury Recovery: Sports medicine physicians specialize in the medical diagnosis
and treatment of musculoskeletal conditions. Approximately 90 percent of all
sports-related injuries are non surgical, and all sports medicine physicians
specialize in assessment and management of non-operative musculoskeletal
injuries.
Morton Plant Mease Sports Medicine Program
The Sports Medicine Program focuses on excellence in clinical care, sports
enhancement and injury prevention as well as community outreach, education and
training. Our certified athletic trainers and licensed physical therapists offer
highly specialized care at our Sports Medicine programs at Clearwater and Safety
Harbor. We also support area schools and athletic programs, and provide medical
care for community events. A special feature of our Sports Medicine program is
our comprehensive sports concussion management program with includes ImPACT
testing of high school athletes.
Sports Enhancement
We also focus on prevention, with sports-specific training and sports
enhancement services that help patients achieve better flexibility, balance,
agility, motor control, strength and power. Proper training can enhance
performance and decrease the risk of injury.
Sports Medicine Treatment and Rehabilitation
Our medical team of physicians, physical therapists and athletic trainers
deliver individualized and highly skilled care that addresses all major sports
injuries and post-operative conditions. Morton Plant Mease offers sports
rehabilitation in Clearwater and Safety Harbor. Rehabilitation services include
the assessment and treatment of patients of all ages and ability levels,
including high-level college and high school athletes, professional athletes,
and weekend warriors who are suffering from sprains, fractures and tears. Morton
Plant Mease Sports Medicine Program was the first in the Tampa Bay region to
offer special rehabilitation services and training using the AlterG low gravity
treadmill.