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OU Physicians Sports Medicine Specialists Thomas Kern, M.D. is board-certified in Internal Medicine and Sports Medicine. He is dedicated to preventing obesity and is a strong advocate of physical fitness. He serves as team physician for Tulsa Athletics, Tulsa Drillers, The University of Tulsa Golden Hurricane and Oral Roberts University Golden Eagles. Eric Sherburn, M.D. is a board certified Neurosurgeon, specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of concussion. He is the Co-Director of the Center for Concussion. He serves as Secretary for the Southern Neurosurgical Society and is a Governor to the American College of Surgeons. Thomas Allen, D.O., MPH Lamont Cavanagh, M.D. is Director of the Center for Exercise and Sports Medicine and Center for Concussion at OU Physicians. He is board-certified in Family Medicine and Sports Medicine and has garnered national attention as an expert in the field of sports medicine. All of our physicians welcome new patients. Tandy Family YMCA 5005 S. Darlington Ave. is board certified in Internal Medicine, Pulmonology, and Sports Medicine with a special interest in exercise asthma and concussion. He directs the Human Performance Laboratory and is the Director of Clinical Research at the Center for Exercise and Sports Medicine. 5005 S. Darlington Ave. Tulsa, Oklahoma For information and appointments: David Brennan, M. Ed. is an Exercise Physiologist and coordinates the Human Performance Laboratory. He specializes in exercise testing, biomechanics and training programs across all sports. David has over 25 years of experience in physical and sports medicine. Our goal is to assist each individual to attain, or return to, the highest potential physical functionality as quickly as possible. Office hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday–Friday OU Physicians contracts with many insurance plans. This publication, printed by OU Physicians, is issued by the University of Oklahoma. 500 copies have been prepared and distributed at a cost of $640 to the taxpayers of the State of Oklahoma. The University of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity institution. July 2016 www.ou.edu/eoo 918-619-4639 OUSportsMedicine.com Do I need to be an athlete to see a Sports Medicine Physician? What is the difference between a Sports Medicine physician and an Orthopedic surgeon? • No, you do not need to be an athlete. Your sports medicine physician is trained and equipped to see patients of any age or athletic ability from the “weekend warrior” to the “industrial athlete” with injuries, musculoskeletal pain or performance issues. Both specialties require training in musculoskeletal medicine. • Sports Medicine physicians specialize in the non-surgical medical treatment of musculoskeletal sports conditions. • Sports Medicine physicians are excellent resources for those who wish to begin an exercise program. • Orthopedic surgeons are also trained in the surgical treatment of these conditions. Approximately 90 percent of all sports injuries require non-surgical treatment; however, if surgery is needed, Sports Medicine physicians can expedite a referral to an orthopedic surgeon. Sports Medicine physicians have additional training in the non-musculoskeletal aspects of sports medicine. Services offered by OU Physicians Sports Medicine Specialists • Injury assessment and management for all acute and overuse injuries • Medical and injection therapies for osteoarthritis Common examples of these include: • “Return to play” decisions in the case of an ill or injured athlete • Mild traumatic brain injury and other head injuries such as concussion • Concussion (mild traumatic brain injury) and other head injuries • Athletes with chronic or acute illness, such as infectious mononucleosis, asthma or diabetes • Pre-participation sports physical examinations • Nutritional counseling and supplements • Exercise prescription and guidance for patients who want to improve their fitness • Injury prevention • Sports psychology issues • Education and counseling on illness or injury and prevention • Nutritional counseling and supplements • General patient fitness improvement • Healthy lifestyle techniques and practices • Our goal is to assist each individual to attain, or return to, the highest potential physical functionality as quickly as possible.