About Beaver Sports Medicine
Beaver Sports Medicine is Mid-Willamette Valley's premiere orthopedic and sports medicine clinic. Our independent facility offers specialized preventative treatment, injury evaluations and surgery. At Beaver Sports Medicine we are committed to providing quality care for athletes and non-athletes of all ages and backgrounds. We promote a rapid and safe return to your active lifestyle.
Orthopedic Appointments
We set aside multiple appointments each day for local athletes. If you need to be seen by an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Physician, call 541-757-8100 and let us know. We will do our best to schedule you within 48 hours of the injury. We have x-ray and MRI equipment onsite, so athletes don't necessarily have to go to the Urgent Care or wait to see their primary care physician.
What Makes Us Different From Other Orthopedic Clinics?
Athletic Trainers are allied healthcare professionals that serve as Physician Extenders. They specialize in the provision of physical medicine and rehabilitation services including the prevention, assessment and treatment of acute and chronic injuries and illnesses.
Typical orthopedic clinics utilize well educated nurses and medical assistants to assist with escorting patients, obtaining histories, scheduling surgery, coordinating rehabilitation services, and answering patient phone calls.
At Beaver Sports Medicine we utilize certified athletic trainers (ATC) that are highly skilled and efficient in performing musculoskeletal exams, surgical education and rehabilitation. ATCs understand the athletic mindset which is crucial for communicating with athletes, coaches, parents and agents.
Certified athletic trainers (ATC) take on several different roles at Beaver Sports Medicine. Without your traditional athletic department, athletic training room, or physical therapy clinic duties, our ATCs daily responsibilities are a combination of Physician Extenders and secondary sports medicine coverage at local high schools, athletic clubs, and community colleges.
The combination of Physician Extender and clinical duties, mixed with secondary school sports medicine coverage is what makes our team unique. We work alongside the surgical staff at BSM Surgery Center to provide continuity of care to all our athletes and patients.
Our ATCs will fit you with any necessary braces, splints, or crutches at your pre-op appointment. When you check in for surgery downstairs at BSM Surgery Center, one of our ATCs will greet you and make sure that you have any necessary post-operative crutches, braces, and cold therapy ready when you leave the surgery center. Before you check out, a certified athletic trainer will meet with you and your family to go over any home exercises that you can do and answer any questions you have.
Visit www.nata.org to find out more about certified athletic trainers.