Sports Medicine

Whether for competition or recreation, Saint Francis Medical Center's Sports Medicine program has been keeping athletes at their best since 1995. In addition to fostering athletic excellence, Saint Francis' Sports Medicine team - physicians, certified athletic trainers and licensed physical therapists - has been helping athletes identify, recover from and prevent injuries.

Athletic Republic

Athletics are competitive, and everyone is looking for that extra edge. As a proud member of Athletic Republic™ – the world's premier provider of scientifically based athletic performance training – Saint Francis trains athletes to be the best they can be.

Certified Athletic Republic trainers design individual programs around each athlete's specific sport's demands, body type and goals to help reach his or her full potential. Using patented equipment, plyometrics and strength training, athletes increase speed, power and agility.

Click here to learn more about Athletic Republic.

Coaches Clinic

High school coaches wear many hats – trainers, motivators, teachers, leaders, therapists, role models and more. Now in its seventh year, Saint Francis hosts two Coaches Clinics each year to help them balance those roles to become better athletic coaches. Clinics focus on a variety of topics, including coaching principles, injury prevention and management, team building, sports nutrition, and more.

Past Coaches Clinic presentation topics have included:

Free Injury Assessments

Stay in peak performance by treating injuries and ailments promptly. Saint Francis' Rehabilitation Services makes it easy with free injury assessments. Whether you have pain in your shoulder, elbow, knee, hip or foot, a physical therapist or certified athletic trainer will conduct a screening and recommend the next steps for recovery. This may be showing you specific exercises or giving a referral to an appropriate doctor or specialist for further evaluation and treatment.

These screening at done at no charge and offer advice that can help you recover or even prevent further injury or pain. To schedule a free injury assessment, call 573-331-5153.

Knee, Hip, Shoulder Clinic

If pain is keeping you from exercise or a sport you love, the  Knee, Hip, Shoulder Clinic can bring fast relief. Physiatrist and joint specialist Jimmy D. Bowen, MD, FAAPMR, CSCS, leads the clinic and offers patients a thorough evaluation of their joint pain. Afterward, he discusses treatment options, which may include medication, physical therapy, further diagnostics or other interventions. You do not need a physician referral, but Bowen communicates and works with your primary care physician throughout the process.

Click here for more information on the Knee, Hip, Shoulder Clinic.

Schools

The Saint Francis Sports Medicine program covers the following schools:

• Notre Dame High School
• Saxony Lutheran High School
• Cape Central High School
• Scott City High School
• Chaffee High School
• Advance High School
• Oran High School
• Leopold High School
• Woodland High School
• Oak Ridge High School
• Delta High School
• Zalma High School
• Meadow Heights High School

Athletic Trainers:

Rob Bunger, ATC, CEAS

• Athletic trainer
• Bachelor of Science in Physical and Health Education - Iowa State University
• Specializing in sports medicine and industrial medicine/pre-employment testing
• ErgoScience FCE certification, certified Ergonomic Assessment Specialist
• Provides athletic training services for Cape Central High School

David Enderle, ATC

• Athletic Trainer
• Bachelor of Science in Health Management/Athletic Training - Southeast Missouri State University
• Experience in Orthopedics and sports medicine
• Provides athletic training services for Notre Dame High School

Lance Eaker, ATC

• Athletic Trainer
• Bachelor of Science in Health Management/Athletic Training - Southeast Missouri State University
• Experience in Orthopedics and sports medicine
• Provides athletic training services for Jackson High School and Saxony Lutheran High School

Events

The Sports Medicine program is involved in many events. Past events have included

• Rolex Golf Tournament
• National Softball Association Tournaments
• Saint Francis Holiday Classic
• Soccer Tournaments
• Pepsi Basketball Showcase
• Doctor vs. Lawyer Basketball Game

Resources

For additional information on sports medicine and athletics visit the links below.

• Concussion Management Guidelines
• Fitness Plus
• National Strength and Conditioning Association
• American College of Sports Medicine
• Gatorade Sports Science Institute
• USA Baseball
• National Collegiate Athletic Association
• National Center for Injury Prevention and Control
• American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
• National Association of Athletic Trainers
• AthletesAdvisor.com