Trident Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Offering High School Physicals for 20 Years

April 5, 2010; Charleston, SC: Endorsed by the National Federation of State High School Associations, a pre-participation exam can often identify young athletes who may be at risk of health problems while playing sports. Trident Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation (TSM) has provided pre-participation physicals for local high-school athletes for 20 years this year. Over 16,000 physicals have been administered by TSM to student athletes in Berkeley, Dorchester and Charleston counties.

“The association that Trident Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation has with Berkeley County schools is invaluable in terms of the care they provide for our student athletes,” said Coach Ray Stackley, athletic director and head football coach at Berkeley High School. “By providing coverage at games, overseeing sports physicals and participating in our Saturday morning injury clinic, they are a great asset to the school, our players and their families.”

Trident Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation physician Dr. Gary Windler has been involved with the pre-participation physicals since 1990. He notes that in addition to the cost savings for the parents, the pre-participation physicals provide the opportunity to do a more in-depth orthopedic examination, which helps to identify some injuries or other musculoskeletal problems that might otherwise go unrecognized.

 This year’s physicals will be held at the following locations:
 
Saturday, April 17 at Cane Bay High School, 7:30 a.m. – Noon
Cane Bay HS                        7:30 a.m.
Berkeley HS                         9:00 a.m.
Timberland HS                     10:30 a.m.
Cross HS                              11:00 a.m.

Saturday, April 24 at Stratford High School, 7:30 a.m. – Noon
Stratford HS                        7:30 a.m.
Goose Creek HS                 9:30 a.m.
Hanahan HS                       10:30 a.m.

Saturday, May 1 at Fort Dorchester High School, 7:30 a.m. – Noon
Fort Dorchester HS            7:30 a.m.
Summerville HS                 9:00 a.m.
Ashley Ridge HS               10:30 a.m.    
Woodlands HS                   11:30 a.m.
Stall HS                              11:30 a.m.


Trident Health System is an HCA healthcare system comprised of two acute care hospitals – Trident Medical Center and Summerville Medical Center – as well as Moncks Corner Medical Center, a 24 hour Emergency Department. Accredited by The Joint Commission, Trident Health System is committed to providing quality health services along with wellness information and opportunities to the communities it serves. For more information about Trident Health System, please visit our website at www.tridenthealthsystem.com or call 843.797.7000.