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Resources for Student Athletes & Coaches
Stay at the top of your game with help from the sports medicine specialists and athletic trainers at Essentia Health. Whether you’re a student athlete, parent, or coach, take advantage of these resources to stay safe and prevent injuries.
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Monday - Friday: 8 am - 5 pm
Essentia Health’s certified athletic trainers give more than 30,000 hours of patient care and over 72,000 hours of sports medicine services every year to local athletes. Learn which organizations and schools we support.
Sports Physicals
Before you start a new sport or a new sports season, visit your primary care provider for a sports physical. During this exam you’ll learn:
- Whether it’s safe for you to participate in a sport
- How to protect yourself from injuries
- How to play safely with a medical condition or chronic illness
Prevent Sports Injuries
Get regular exams and prompt medical care when you need it to help prevent a season- or career-ending injury.
Sports Injuries: Get the Care You Need
For non-urgent orthopedic and sports medicine services, schedule an appointment with an orthopedic specialist at a clinic for personalized care.
If immediate attention is required, visit an orthopedic walk-in or urgent care center near you—no appointment needed.
Brainerd, MN: Essentia Health St. Joseph's-Orthopedics Clinic | Essentia Health
Duluth, MN: Essentia Health Orthopedic Urgent Care-Duluth | Essentia Health
Fargo, ND: Orthopedics & Sports Medicine - Essentia Health-32nd Avenue Clinic (Fargo) | Essentia Health
Staples, MN: Essentia Health Urgent Care-Staples | Essentia Health
Self-Care for Minor Injuries
If you experience a minor sports injury, remember the acronym PRICE to administer safe, effective treatment at home for 24 to 72 hours:
- P – Protect the injured body part from further harm
- R – Rest and take time off or remove yourself from play
- I – Ice the affected area—the larger the area, the longer you need to ice it
- C – Compression-wrap the injured area from the point furthest from the body to the closest (for example, wrist to elbow or ankle to knee) and not tight enough to cut off circulation
- E – Elevate by raising the injured area above the heart
Caring for Concussions
Learn about the signs and symptoms of concussions and possible treatments.
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Sports Medicine
Choose Essentia Health’s sports medicine specialists to help you treat pain, injuries, or other conditions caused by playing sports or exercising.