Business Details
Your Trusted Sports Medicine Provider in Laurel, MS
South Central Sports Medicine provides comprehensive sports medicine services and wellness programs for individuals and families. Our team of highly skilled healthcare professionals utilizes cutting-edge technologies to deliver modern treatment options focused on optimizing health at every life stage. With providers holding specialized accreditations, we combine advanced medical expertise with personalized care to address athletic injuries, rehabilitation needs, and preventive wellness strategies.Our programs integrate physical therapy, injury prevention techniques, and performance enhancement training tailored for athletes of all ages and skill levels. Through community-focused initiatives like free sports injury clinics and educational programs, we aim to improve regional health outcomes while maintaining rigorous professional standards in sports medicine practice.
Services
Sports Performance+
Physical Therapy
Injury Prevention
Athletic Training
Wellness Programs
Highlights and features
- Our providers utilize cutting-edge sports medicine technologies
- Certified athletic trainers and physical therapists deliver specialized care
- Comprehensive programs for injury prevention and performance enhancement
- Free community sports injury clinics available weekly
- Personalized training programs for athletes aged 13+
What people say
Expert medical care
Effective rehabilitation programs
Community-focused initiatives
Personalized training options
Knowledgeable staff
Services
Sports Performance+
Our Sports Performance+ program offers specialized athletic enhancement for ages 13+. Certified trainers deliver customized strength training, agility drills, and injury prevention techniques. The program combines sports science with practical application to improve athletic capabilities across multiple sports disciplines.
Physical Therapy
Comprehensive physical therapy services address sports-related injuries and musculoskeletal conditions. Our therapists utilize evidence-based techniques including dry needling and manual therapy to restore physical function. Treatment plans focus on returning patients to optimal activity levels through structured rehabilitation programs.
Injury Prevention
Specialized injury prevention programs target common sports-related risks through biomechanical assessments and corrective training. Our experts develop personalized strategies to reduce injury likelihood while improving athletic performance through proper movement patterns and conditioning techniques.
Wellness Programs
Community wellness initiatives include fitness classes and health education programs. Our wellness center provides access to exercise physiologists who create customized fitness plans for general population members seeking improved physical health and preventive care.
Sports Medicine
Full-spectrum sports medicine services cover injury diagnosis, treatment, and recovery. Our fellowship-trained sports medicine physicians provide expert care for acute injuries and chronic conditions. The program includes on-site diagnostic capabilities and coordinated care with surgical specialists when needed.
People
Dr. Derrick Burgess
Sports Medicine Specialist
South Central's first fellowship-trained sports medicine orthopedic surgeon with expertise in athletic injury treatment and prevention programs.
Chuck Everwine
Program Coordinator
Coordinates Sports Performance+ adult training programs with specialized expertise in adapting athletic training techniques for mature participants.
Kyle Crager
Physical Therapist
Provides physical therapy services specializing in restoring physical health after injury or disease with comprehensive rehabilitation programs.
Blake Sherman
Physical Therapist
Specializes in dry needling therapy for pain management and muscle recovery techniques for athletes and general patients.
Misty Merrill
Exercise Physiologist
Develops personalized fitness programs at the wellness center with focus on improving overall health through structured exercise routines.
Questions
What age groups do your sports programs serve?
Our Sports Performance+ program accepts participants starting at age 13 with specialized training for adult athletes.
Do you offer physical therapy services?
Yes, we provide comprehensive physical therapy including dry needling, manual therapy, and sports-specific rehabilitation.
Are there community wellness programs available?
Our wellness center offers fitness classes and personalized training programs for general population members.
How can athletes access sports injury care?
We operate a Saturday Morning Injury Clinic for expedited care with board-certified sports medicine specialists.
What training equipment is available?
Our 6,200 sq ft facility features state-of-the-art equipment for strength training, agility drills, and performance enhancement.
Do you provide injury prevention programs?
Yes, we offer ACL prevention programs and biomechanical assessments to reduce sports injury risks.
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