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The Gibson Area Hospital Sports Medicine Program uses a medical team approach to
cover every facet of athletic related injuries.
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The team includes the athlete’s primary care physician, sports injury clinics,
and a physical therapist/athletic trainer to provide paramount sports medicine care.
Why Choose GAH?
Gibson Area Hospital Sports Medicine Program offers:
•Convenient location for area athletes.
•Free injury clinics offered.
•Experienced, knowledgeable sports medicine staff.
•Morning and lunch hours tailored to student athlete’s schedules which minimize
students missing practice and class.
•Sports Medicine Clinic located across the street from the hospital for easy access
for diagnostics (X- ray, CT Scans, MRI).
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Treatment
received from the GAH Sports Medicine Program encompasses a vast array of diagnosis
such as:
•Shoulder/Elbow Dislocation
•ACL & Knee Ligament Sprains
•Concussion Management
•Ankle Sprains
•Spine Related Injuries
•Quadriceps/Hamstrings Strains
•Achilles Tendon Injuries
•Fractures
•Pre & Post-Operative Intervention
The GAH Sports
Medicine Program consists of:
•Sports Specific Skills & Rehabilitation
•Biomechanics Instruction & Analysis
•State-of-the-Art Equipment
•Free Acute Injury Clinics, call for appt.
•Overall Physical Fitness & Conditioning
•Coaches Clinics
•High School Physicals
•Strengthening Exercises
•Custom & Sport Specific Performance Bracing
•High School Outreach Athletic Training Treatment
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Free Sports Injury Screen
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Our athletic trainers will evaluate any sports related injury for free at either of our locations in Gibson City, (217) 784-2650, or Paxton, (217) 379-2500. Please call for an appointment.
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Coaches / Athletic Directors
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Interested in a coaches clinic? Want to have a speed camp? Need a guest speaker? Call us.
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Ask the ATC
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Do you have a question for one of our athletic trainers about a sports medicine related topic. Please feel free to email us at: chad_vaughn@gibsonhospital.org or tyler_brucker@gibsonhospital.org.
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Free Walk in Clinic for Sports Injuries on Saturdays
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Starting Saturday, August 30, the sports medicine program offers a free walk-in clinic for sports injuries. Evaluation performed by one of our athletic trainers and also by our sports medicine fellowship trained physician. No appointment needed. Location: GAH Therapy Services and Sports Medicine Clinic in Gibson City.Time: Starts at 7:30 am on a first come first served basis. Please bring a parent/guardian with if under 18. Any necessary diagnostics will require payment (x-ray, MRI, etc.).
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