Who Is Helping Athletes Behind the Scenes?

A full team of experienced athletic trainers works side-by-side Heartland Orthopedic Specialists’ physicians to offer preventative measures, injury assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation to area college and high school athletes.

The athletic trainers at Heartland Orthopedic Specialists have a wide array of knowledge and expertise on how our bones, muscles, and joints operate. Below are three of the eleven athletic trainers that work closely with the specialized surgeons at Heartland Orthopedic Specialists and area athletes:

"Having experienced athletic trainers in clinic and on-site at area sports facilities helps return athletes to the game in a timely and safe manner," explains Dr. Eric W. Nelson, sports medicine specialist at Heartland Orthopedic Specialists.

To learn more about our athletic trainers and the services that they offer within the sports medicine program, call (320) 335-6078.