PARK CITY, UT (Feb. 8) – One of the keys to success of great athletic programs is the health and well being of athletes competing in on-the-edge action sports. The U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association has named its official medical providers for the 2012 season. The highly-regarded medical companies and clinics provide service to national team athletes as a part of the U.S. Ski Team, U.S. Snowboarding and U.S. Freeskiing high performance athletic programs both at its Utah-based Center of Excellence training center and at official medical providers around the country.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Medical and rehabilitation equipment companies provide product and support for atheltes in the USSA Center of Excellence.
- Health care suppliers provide rotational medical support for teams that would otherwise not have that service.
- Team physicans are provided to support all major events.
- Discounted medical services are provided for injured athletes.
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Kyle Wilkens, USSA Medical Director
Our medical health care providers and partners play a vital role in providing Best in the World care that our athletes need. The reason that the USSA receives so many accolades regarding athlete care is directly related to these relationships, clinical contributions and willingness by our medical providers to travel to help our athletes.
MEDICAL AND HEALTHCARE PARTNERS
Medical Providers
Advanced Dentistry, Park City, UT
Barton Health, S. Lake Tahoe, CA
Desert Orthopedics, Bend, OR
Howard Head Sports Medicine, Vail, co
Intermountain Healthcare, McKay-Dee Hospital Center, Sports Medicine, Ogden, UT
James Harding, DDS, Vail, CO
Mammoth Hospital, Mammoth Mountain, CA
Mt Tam Orthopedics, Larkspur, CA
Olympic Physical Therapy, Seattle, WA
Park City Healthcare, Park City, UT
Rebound Physical Therapy, Bend, OR
Rosenberg Cooley Metcalf, Park City, UT
Salt Lake MRI, Salt Lake City, UT
Saco Bay Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy, Saco, ME
St. Luke's Sports Medicine, Boise, ID
Yampa Valley Medical Center, Steamboat Springs, CO
The Steadman Clinic, Vail, CO
Vail Valley Medical Center, Vail, CO
Washington Orthopaedic, Centralia, WA
Medical Equipment Providers
DJO Global (Orthepedic devices)
Exos, Corp. (Braces)
Global Rescue (Global medical evacuation)
Kinesio (Medical supplies)
