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Akron General Sports Medicine & Physical Therapy

Services

Daily Injury Clinics

Our team of fellowship-trained Sports Medicine physicians can help get you back to your sport or just being more active. Because we offer a range of services, from evaluation all the way through physical therapy, patients can count on the quality and continuity of care.

Call 330-344-4115 to schedule an appointment at one of our four locations in Downtown Akron, Munroe Falls, Stow or West Akron.

View Our Sports Medicine Physician Profiles:

Anthony Kantaras, MD

Aaron Lear, MD

John Pinkowski, MD

Royce Sanchez, DO

Physical Therapy

Physical Therapy is offered at four convenient outpatient locations. Patients need referral from their physician to participate in Sports & Physical Therapy. We accept most major health insurance plans. Because reimbursement policies vary, please consult your specific plan for more details.

Occasionally, insurance coverage for physical therapy will end before the patient has reached all of his or her therapy goals. Our Phase II Rehabilitation program allows patients to continue their therapeutic exercise program under their therapist's supervision on a self-pay basis.

Orthotics

Our therapists and trainers professionally mold othotics -- foot and arch supports or knee braces -- to protect weak joints and to correct biomechanical problems of the back and lower extremities. We also mold protective sports pads and splints for shoulders, hands and fingers.

Aquatic Therapy

Community Education Programs

School and Workplace Programs

On-Site Sports-Medicine Coverage
Our physicians, athletic trainers and physical therapists provide on-site medical coverage year-round at high school and community athletic events. We also provide fitness instructors and therapists for the worksite.

Pre-Season Physicals
We offer pre-season physical screenings for high school athletes every spring and fall. Students receive complete orthopedic evaluations, including musculoskeletal exams and flexibility checks by physicians, athletic trainers and physical therapists. We also provide cardiovascular tests and body fat measurements for athletes as requested.

Our pre-season physicals require a nominal fee and include:

  • Medical history
  • Musculoskeletal screening by certified/licensed Akron General Sports & Physical Therapy staff
  • OHSAA-compliant medical exam by Akron General Sports & Physical Therapy physician
  • Written evaluation sent to parents

Customized Programs for Coaches and Athletes

Akron General Sports & Physical Therapy provides personalized, professional sports medicine care for high school athletic and coaching staffs and student athletes. We tailor our services to your specific needs including full-time and part-time event athletic training coverage, student educational seminars, pre-season physicals and screenings and first aid seminars.

We believe that education is a vital aspect of improving student athletes' health and performance. That's why we provide numerous, customized seminars for both student athletes and their parents. We also sponsor a student sports medicine club for those interested in athletic training or sports medicine as a career.

We Offer Superior Staffing

Our staff includes the most comprehensive group of sports medicine professionals in the region, including:

  • Board-Certified Sports Medicine Orthopedic Surgeons
  • Certified Athletic Trainers
  • Licensed Physical Therapists
  • Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialists
  • Certified Exercise Physiologists
  • Certified Personal Trainers
  • Top Technology

Akron General Sports & Physical Therapy offers you, your staff and your student athletes one of the most comprehensive and technologically advanced sports medicine clinics in Ohio. We provide top technology at facilities in Green, Hudson, Tallmadge and Akron General's Health & Wellness Center - West.

Full-time Athletic Trainer Package:

Immediate access for injured athletes to an Akron General Sports & Physical Therapy sports medicine physician.

Full-time athletic trainer coverage for high school athletic calendar year (August - June)

  • Coverage at school-sanctioned practices
  • Coverage at home and away varsity football games
  • Coverage at home junior varsity games
  • Coverage at pre-agreed home athletic contests
  • Coverage at post-season events
  • Daily injury clinics
  • Training room management
  • Budgeting for and monitoring of training supplies and inventory
  • Year-end injury analysis and recommendations
  • Coordination of a student sports medicine club
  • Access to a required first-aid seminar for Pupil Activity Validation, ODE
  • Pre-season sports physicals with a minimum fee to athlete
  • Educational seminars for coaches, athletes, parents and other school-related audiences

Part-time Athletic Trainer Package:

  • Immediate access for injured athletes to an Akron General Sports & Physical Therapy sports medicine physician.
  • Part-time athletic trainer coverage for the high school athletic calendar year (August-June)
  • Weekly injury clinics during the athletic calendar year
  • Budgeting for and monitoring of training supplies and inventory
  • Access to a required first-aid seminar for Pupil Activity Validation, ODE
  • Pre-season sports physicals with a minimum fee to athlete
  • Educational seminars for coaches, athletes, parents and other school-related audiences

Basic Outreach Package:

Immediate access for injured athletes to an Akron General Sports & Physical Therapy sports medicine physician

  • Athletic trainer or sports therapist support for a select number of pre-season and varsity football games
  • Weekly injury clinics at your location during the athletic school year
  • Pre-season sports physicals and injury screenings with a minimum fee to athlete
  • Special event coverage for a minimal fee
  • Access to a required first-aid seminar for Pupil Activity Validation, ODE
  • Customized educational seminars

Akron General Sports & Physical Therapy provides top-quality services at competitive costs. We are happy to provide detailed cost information based on your specific needs.

For more information on packages offered by Akron General's Sports & Physical Therapy, call 330-665-8200. We'll be happy to meet and discuss with you how we can meet your specific needs.

Urodynamics Testing and Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation

Osteoporosis Services

Hand Rehabilitation

Neurological Rehabilitation

Student Internship Programs



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