Athletic Training
Horizon Health athletic trainers help athletes of all ages stay in the game.
From individual training sessions to our specialized Momentum program, we educate athletes on proper nutrition, hydration, and conditioning techniques to optimize performance and prevent injuries. We collaborate with coaches, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to create comprehensive care plans for all athletes.
Drs. Jeff Bollenbacher and Harish Kempegowda, orthopedic physicians, provide oversight for our athletic trainers.
For an appointment or free assessment, call the rehab department at (217) 466-4244.
School/Community Partnerships
Honoring our commitment to support the communities we serve, we provide athletic trainers at several schools within the Edgar County area, including:
- Paris Cooperative High School
- Tri-County Co-Op (Oakland, Kansas & Shiloh)
- Westville School District
- La Salette Academy
- Paris Tiger Youth Football
Concussion Management
We help school-age athletes return to school and sports safely after a concussion in accordance with state guidelines and assessment protocols. Our trainers work closely with school nurses/designated staff to modify school activities during this return-to-learn, return-to-sports process.
Injury Management
A free injury evaluation is available to athletes participating in junior high school, high school, or travel athletics. Our certified athletic trainers provide a detailed home exercise program, one follow-up injury check, and a return to sports plan. Call the rehab department at (217) 466-4244.
Running Analysis
Looking for ways to improve your running technique? The running analysis program at Horizon Health pairs athletes with physical therapists who help them elevate their technique.
A licensed physical therapist will record, and subsequently analyze, an individual’s biomechanics while running on a treadmill. Video is assessed frame-by-frame to determine abnormalities, which can then be addressed through skilled physical therapy sessions and individualized home exercise programs.
Things we look for in the running analysis include:
- Technique
- Foot placement
- Muscle tightness
- Muscle weakness
- Footwear efficiency
Modifications to some or all of these components can drastically improve your running technique. Proper running form will help you increase your performance and prevent injuries.
Athlete Forms
For Horizon Health to provide sports medicine services to a student athlete, a parent or legal guardian must complete a Consent for Treatment form before the start of the sports season. The form needs to be completed once per year and DOES NOT need to be done for every sport.
Consent for Treatment Form (2024-2025 School Year)
A printed form should be completed and returned to the Horizon Health Rehabilitation Services department.
Post-Concussion Consent Form
This form is completed at the direction of Horizon Health athletic trainers ONLY. The form applies after a concussion occurs and involves an athlete’s return-to-play/return-to-learn.
A printed form should be completed and returned to the Horizon Health Rehabilitation Services department.
