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University Orthopedics Offers Free Fall Sports Exams
The exams will be conducted on August 3rd, 2019, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at 1 Kettle Point Avenue, East Providence, Rhode Island.
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (July 17, 2019) — University Orthopedics has announced that it will be providing free appointments for Fall Sports Pre-Participation Exams for the 22ndconsecutive year. The regional referral center for patients with back and neck pain, joint pain, sports medicine problems, shoulder pain, hand problems, hip and knee pain, and foot and ankle injuries will offer these appointments at its state-of-the-art Kettle Point facility. The exams will be conducted on August 3rd, 2019, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at 1 Kettle Point Avenue, East Providence, Rhode Island. Students of all ages, including collegiate athletes, are invited to participate.
University Orthopedics knows that being a student athlete is a challenge that requires a tremendous amount of diligence and sacrifice. The center aims to support the success of local student athletes and their families by helping them begin their seasons safely, while also making the back-to-school rush a little easier.
Dr. Aristides I. Cruz Jr., one of University Orthopedics’ pediatric orthopaedic surgeons, said that the complimentary consultations are an excellent opportunity for local youth, “I know, first-hand, the rigors of being a student-athlete, and it’s important that each of these kids begin their season feeling confident in their health,” Dr. Cruz said.
More than 200 local student athletes received free exams in 2018, and senior leaders hope to reach even more individuals this year. “Every child should feel ready for the next sports season, and we’re happy to support them in this way,” Dr. Cruz added.
With more than 40 board-certified physicians affiliated with the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, University Orthopedics is looking to extend its superior level of orthopedic care to Rhode Island’s youngest residents.
Families, coaches and athletic directors interested in details should visit www.universityorthopedics.com/FreeExams for more information as well as downloadable forms that are required to be filled out in order to participate.
About University Orthopedics
University Orthopedics (UOI), with clinic locations in Barrington, East Greenwich, East Providence, Johnston, Providence, Middletown, North Providence, Westerly, and West Warwick, is a regional Center for Orthopedics, Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation, with specialties in back and neck pain, joint pain, sports medicine problems, shoulder conditions, pediatric orthopedics, musculoskeletal tumors, hand and wrist problems, hip and knee conditions, trauma, and foot and ankle injuries. UOI includes more than 40 board-certified orthopedic, fellowship trained musculoskeletal and sports medicine physicians. These specialists are faculty members of the Department of Orthopaedics at the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University who teach medical students, orthopedic residents, and fellowship sub-specialty surgeons.