WellSpan to Provide Sports Medicine Services to Delone Catholic Starting Summer of 2024
- Sports Medicine
Delone Catholic is pleased to announce that WellSpan Sports Medicine will be offering its high-quality, comprehensive sports medicine services to students. As a leading healthcare provider in the region, WellSpan is committed to supporting the health and well-being of student-athletes.
With the agreement beginning officially on July 1, 2024, WellSpan will provide one full-time licensed athletic trainer and a sports medicine-trained team physician to Delone Catholic. This dedicated team will not only support the athletic trainer but also provide varsity home football game coverage, ensuring the safety and care of the athletes.
To further assist the student-athletes, WellSpan will be conducting on-site PIAA sports physicals on June 19 at the school. These physicals are essential for the upcoming 2024-25 school year and will help ensure that the athletes are in optimal health.
“WellSpan Sports Medicine is excited to partner with Delone Catholic and looks forward to providing exceptional care and support to the student-athletes,” said Dr. Matthew Posner, Medical Director of Sports Medicine and Education at WellSpan. “Our team is committed to ensuring their health and well-being, allowing them to excel in their chosen sports.”
WellSpan Sports Medicine is renowned for its team of expert physicians, surgeons, therapists, and athletic trainers. The comprehensive program utilizes multi-disciplinary and innovative approaches to healthcare, focusing on illness and injury prevention through education, awareness, and intervention. The WellSpan team is dedicated to providing efficient and effective treatment and rehabilitation for students and patients.
Services include concussion management, orthopedic surgical care, nonoperative sports medicine management, and physical and occupational therapy. Additionally, the sports medicine team offers athletic training for local college, high school, and club teams and team physician game coverage. They also provide sports medicine primary care, nutritional services, and urgent orthopedic care, among other services, aimed at helping players train and play at their best.
For more information about WellSpan Sports Medicine and our comprehensive services, please visit our website at www.WellSpan.org.