For those of you who are new to TUSA or who I have not had a chance to meet yet, I wanted to send out some information to you about myself and Duke Sports Medicine. Two years ago, Duke Sports Medicine started a Soccer Outreach Program to the community. At that time we began a partnership with TU. Our goal is to serve you by providing quality medical care, and to provide education on injury prevention, health and wellness and sports performance unique to the soccer athlete.

One way we do this is by being available for injury consultation/rehab on Monday nights throughout the season (check TU website for details on time and location). I will be at the fields on Monday evenings for any player who would like to have an injury assessed or who needs rehab for an injury. If the athlete requires further evaluation or needs to be seen by a physician I can schedule an appointment for the athlete with one of our physicians or physician assistants in 1-2 days to provide you with quality medical care in a timely manner.

Another way that we are available to you is to work with individuals, teams or small groups on sports performance such as running, jumping, landing and cutting technique to make you faster and quicker as well as to minimize injuries. I can do this informally on Monday evenings with individuals or small groups. I can also schedule a time to work with your team for a session. Another option is to have a more formal program over several weeks established for the specific needs of the individual or small group for a small fee.

Lastly, our Soccer Outreach Program at Duke Sports Medicine would like to educate you on some of the specific needs of the soccer athlete through articles and video clips. Check the TU website for articles and go to the following Duke Health link for more information and resources on our Soccer Outreach Program:

http://www.dukehealth.org/services/sports_medicine/care_guides/soccer_resources

Please feel free to contact me regarding any injury, questions, comments or suggestions you may have. I can be reached by email kelly.hess@duke.edu or by phone (919) 314-7670. I look forward to meeting and working with more of you this year.

Kelly

Kelly J Hess, PT, DPT, SCS
Duke Sports Medicine Physical Therapy
Soccer Outreach Coordinator
Phone (919) 314-7670

Click for details on the Duke Sports Medicine partnership with Triangle United.

Duke PT Kelly Hess    for Triangle United players
Location	TBD
Time	530-730pm
Dates	September 13, 20, 27 October 11, 18, 25 November 1, 8, 15
Contact	919.314.7670 (for injuries or info) hess0012@notes.duke.edu