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Methodist Orthopaedic Specialists of Texas gives back to FBISD Sugar Land - 10/5/2009 -
From left to right: Brandon Roberts, athletic trainer from Travis High School; June Tomlin, athletic trainer from Elkins High School;
Timothy Sitter, M.D., sports medicine and Kara Sylvester, athletic trainer from Kempner High School.
"We truly enjoy working with the schools in Fort Bend County," said Dr. Vincent Phan, orthopedic surgeon and team physician. "I grew up here and actually went to Elsik High School, so it is an honor to come back and support the players. We look forward to continuing to support these school districts in the 2009–10 school year." Performing physical examinations is just part of being the team physician. This group of physicians generously donates proceeds that are generated from the physical examinations back to the school´s athletic training programs. "It is always reassuring to know that the physicians will be there for the athletes whether it is physicals before season, injury during the game or a visit to their office after the game," said Brandon Roberts, athletic trainer at Travis High School. As a matter of fact, MOST has generously donated more than $75,000 back to local schools in the last five years. Athletic trainers use this money to purchase the necessary equipment they need for the upcoming school year above what their budget allows. "Partnering with this physician group has allowed me the ability to buy better rehab equipment for those students who get hurt on the field," said June Tomlin, trainer at Elkins High School. MOST physicians support coaches, athletic trainers and players throughout the school year, according to Randy Cunningham, head coach at Travis High School. "With the help of these physicians, we can rest assured that our athletes are in good hands and are receiving the care they need and deserve," Cunningham said. Other local high schools have used the money donated from MOST for things such as Under Armour game shirts and sports medicine practice t–shirts for student trainers, braces for the athletes, winter jackets for student trainers, rehab equipment, team plaques and student trainer field trips. "It is a privilege to work hands on with an exceptional group of athletic trainers and coaches. I thoroughly enjoy the relationship that we have developed with the FBISD staff and look forward to working together in the future," said Dr. Timothy Sitter, M.D. About Methodist Orthopaedic Specialists of Texas Methodist Orthopaedic Specialists of Texas (MOST) is one of the largest groups of board–certified and fellowship–trained orthopedic surgeons in Fort bend County, with a focus on general orthopedic surgery and sub–specialties such as sports medicine, arthroscopic surgery, total joint replacements, cartilage transplants, diseases and deformities of the spine and treatment of hand, upper extremity, foot and ankle problems. As part of the world-renowned Methodist Hospital System, MOST brings a legacy of innovative technology to Fort Bend County. Their relationship with Methodist Sugar Land Hospital facilitates access to the area?s most advanced diagnostic equipment, including the most powerful magnetic resonance imaging machines available. In addition, Methodist Sugar Land Hospital maintains a comprehensive physical therapy facility, including state–of–the–art occupational and aquatic therapy, in the same building as the MOST´s offices. All of these services allow the physicians of MOST to quickly produce accurate diagnoses and effective treatment plans for their patients. To schedule an appointment, or to learn more about the facility and its physicians, call 281–494–MOST. To schedule physical therapy, please call 281–340–6450. |
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