Piedmont Triad high schools are several weeks into the football season. That means after the Friday night fun, many players may be waking up to not-so-fun injuries. That’s why one local clinic is opening its doors on Saturday mornings.Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking hereThe Black & Blue Clinic is a Novant Health program that offers walk-in treatment for high school athletes. This season will mark Novant Health’s fourth Black & Blue Clinic, which this year is being held at Novant Health Orthopedics & Sports Medicine in Lexington. Keep up with the latest news and weather by downloading the WXII app here.The clinic runs from 9-11 a.m. every Saturday until the end of October. Kevin Collmar, a physician assistant at the clinic, says its providers treat all kinds of injuries.“We see sports injuries, concussions, fractures, soft tissue injuries,” Collmar said. He says football players often come in with injuries associated with contact sports, such as ACL injuries and fractures. However, he says the clinic is open to all high school athletes, such as the cheerleaders on the sidelines. “We’re here to help the community,” Collmar said. “So it gives kids peace of mind, and it also gives parents peace of mind that we can get in and see them early on.”Watch: NOWCAST streaming newscastsHe says that for athletes to continue making strides for their teams, it’s important that they get treated for any injuries they may sustain. “The faster we get you in and treated and diagnosed, the faster you are to recovery.”Patients under 18 should bring a parent or guardian to the clinic. Patients should also bring any necessary insurance or payment information. The clinic is located at 144 Forest Hill Road, Lexington, NC.NAVIGATE: Home | Weather | Watch NOWCAST TV | Local News | National | News We Love |
Piedmont Triad high schools are several weeks into the football season. That means after the Friday night fun, many players may be waking up to not-so-fun injuries. That’s why one local clinic is opening its doors on Saturday mornings.
Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here
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The Black & Blue Clinic is a Novant Health program that offers walk-in treatment for high school athletes. This season will mark Novant Health’s fourth Black & Blue Clinic, which this year is being held at Novant Health Orthopedics & Sports Medicine in Lexington.
Keep up with the latest news and weather by downloading the WXII app here.
The clinic runs from 9-11 a.m. every Saturday until the end of October. Kevin Collmar, a physician assistant at the clinic, says its providers treat all kinds of injuries.
“We see sports injuries, concussions, fractures, soft tissue injuries,” Collmar said.
He says football players often come in with injuries associated with contact sports, such as ACL injuries and fractures. However, he says the clinic is open to all high school athletes, such as the cheerleaders on the sidelines.
“We’re here to help the community,” Collmar said. “So it gives kids peace of mind, and it also gives parents peace of mind that we can get in and see them early on.”
Watch: NOWCAST streaming newscasts
He says that for athletes to continue making strides for their teams, it’s important that they get treated for any injuries they may sustain.
“The faster we get you in and treated and diagnosed, the faster you are to recovery.”
Patients under 18 should bring a parent or guardian to the clinic. Patients should also bring any necessary insurance or payment information.
The clinic is located at 144 Forest Hill Road, Lexington, NC.
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