The Nicholas Institute of Sports Medicine and Athletic Trauma
Hospital-based sports medicine research, teaching and clinical center founded in 1973. Provides multidisciplinary clinical care (orthopedics, physical therapy, exercise physiology, biomechanics, nutrition, athletic training), conducts sports medicine research and education, operates specialty clinics and training programs, and publishes educational materials.
Industries
Nr. of Employees
small (1-50)
The Nicholas Institute of Sports Medicine and Athletic Trauma
Products
Knee derotation orthotic for joint instability
Orthotic device developed for management of knee instability (derotation brace) used clinically for unstable knee conditions.
Portable hand-held muscle strength measurement device
A portable manual muscle testing device for quantifying muscle strength in clinical and research settings.
Knee derotation orthotic for joint instability
Orthotic device developed for management of knee instability (derotation brace) used clinically for unstable knee conditions.
Portable hand-held muscle strength measurement device
A portable manual muscle testing device for quantifying muscle strength in clinical and research settings.
Services
Outpatient sports physical therapy
Assessment and rehabilitation for acute and chronic musculoskeletal injuries with staged return-to-activity programs.
Exercise and performance testing
Laboratory-based physiological testing including VO2 max, exercise ECG stress tests and body composition assessment to guide clinical and training programs.
Specialty clinics (runners, golf, tennis, hand therapy)
Focused clinical services targeting sport- or activity-specific injuries and performance issues.
Nutritional consultation
Individual nutrition assessment and counseling integrated with rehabilitation and performance programs.
Educational symposia and professional training
Organization and delivery of recurring symposia, conferences and fellowship training in sports medicine.
Outpatient sports physical therapy
Assessment and rehabilitation for acute and chronic musculoskeletal injuries with staged return-to-activity programs.
Exercise and performance testing
Laboratory-based physiological testing including VO2 max, exercise ECG stress tests and body composition assessment to guide clinical and training programs.
Specialty clinics (runners, golf, tennis, hand therapy)
Focused clinical services targeting sport- or activity-specific injuries and performance issues.
Nutritional consultation
Individual nutrition assessment and counseling integrated with rehabilitation and performance programs.
Educational symposia and professional training
Organization and delivery of recurring symposia, conferences and fellowship training in sports medicine.
Expertise Areas
- Clinical rehabilitation for sports injuries
- Sports biomechanics and motion analysis
- Exercise physiology and performance testing
- Orthopedic sports medicine
Key Technologies
- Maximal oxygen consumption (VO2) testing
- Exercise ECG stress testing
- Body composition analysis
- Biomechanical motion analysis