Benefits For Your Student-Athlete
Preventive Care
- Participation in “Physical Day,” which provides free physical screenings to eligible area high school and junior high school athletes (approximate $78 value)
- Concussion screenings
- Assistance with equipment fitting for all contact sports at participating schools upon request
- Return-to-play assessments performed by athletic trainers
Preferred Treatment for Injured Student-Athletes
- Preferential appointment scheduling available with North Oaks Physician Group locations (pending insurance verification)
- Preferential appointment scheduling available for MRI/CT scans at North Oaks Diagnostic Centers (pending insurance verification)
- Certified athletic trainers are on site at many local athletic events and varsity athletic practices
- Saturday morning clinic during football season with an orthopaedist on site
- Athletic training clinic at no cost
- Athletic trainer consults for coaches and parents at no cost
Value to Your Coaches
- Annual coaches educational seminar for student-athlete safety
- CPR certification (2-year certification)
- Online Sports Medicine videos for continued education available online
Value to Your Community
- Free sports safety and educational opportunities in the community
- Free annual nutrition seminar
- Other screening opportunities throughout the year
How To Participate In The Sports Medicine Program
Qualifications
High school or junior high school students in cheerleading, band, flag team, dance, football, baseball, basketball, track, tennis, golf or other verified school-sponsored athletic programs may participate. Members of local youth, amateur or recreational teams and leagues also may take advantage of North Oaks Sports Medicine services. Please note that the Physical Day benefits are currently only available to eligible area junior high and high school athletes.
Participation
To participate in the Sports Medicine program and receive the benefits, the student’s parent or guardian must complete and sign the form attached to the brochure or complete the online form below.
Injury Verification
Report injuries to a member of our Sports Medicine staff, your team, your personal physician, the North Oaks Medical Center Emergency Room, or the North Oaks Walk-In Clinic in Hammond, Ponchatoula, or Walker. Athletes must present an Injury Verification Form signed by the school coach, sponsor, or principal for any injury occurring during the current school year. The injury must have occurred during an event sponsored by the member organization.
Active Roster
The student-athlete must be a current member of his or her team’s active roster. The active roster ends the last day of the team’s scheduled event. Graduation from high school excludes the athlete from participation in the North Oaks Sports Medicine program.
Program Details
All services rendered by our state licensed and nationally certified trainers are at no cost to the student-athlete. Co-payments and expenses not covered by your insurance plan as a result of necessary services (surgery, diagnostic testing, rehabilitation, MD clinic visits, etc.) will be your responsibility.
If you would like additional information about North Oaks Sports Medicine, call (985) 230-5248.