The expert in sports injury and performance.
Wondering where Dr. Kevin is this week? Read on my friends:
I have had the incredible opportunity this week of working in the Sports Medicine Clinic at the Olympic Training Center (OTC) in Colorado Springs. It is easy to be inspired by the athleticism and determination of the athletes who train here.
A typical day consists of performing evaluation and treatment of athletes who have experienced an injury in training, competition (or surfing while on vacation!), or are seeking maintenance treatment to improve mobility and avoid small problems from turning into big injuries.
It is amazing the variety of sizes, physical build, and athletic skills possessed by each athlete training here. For instance, over the last 5 days, I have worked with athletes from the following sports: Paralympic Alpine Skiing, Paralympic Basketball, Men’s Gymnastics, Men’s and Women’s Wrestling, Men’s Figure Skating, Women’s Modern Pentathalon, Men’s and Women’s Triathlon, Women’s Weight Lifting, Men’s Bobsled, Men’s and Women’s Shooting, Men’s Sailing, and Paralympic Judo.
I am incredibly inspired by the Olympic movement and the dedication each of these athletes has to their sport, and their pride in self, country, and the people who support them. Two nights ago there was a big party to celebrate 100 days until the 2014 games in Sochi, Russia. I am already looking forward to watching these athletes perform and live the dream of being an Olympian that they have worked so hard to achieve.
See you back at InHealth next week!
Dr. Kevin
The expert in sports injury and performance.