NOVACARE REHABILITATION TO PROVIDE SPORTS MEDICAL COVERAGE AT THE UPCOMING SUMMER GAMES
Grand Rapids, Mich., June 1, 2022 ─ Officials with the Michigan Sports Alliance announced that a 3-year partnership with NovaCare Rehabilitation was organized to aid with the Meijer State Games of Michigan medical coverage. NovaCare Rehabilitation will be known as the exclusive and official provider of sports medicine for the upcoming Grand Rapids area-based Summer Games sporting events.
As a multi-year gold level sponsor of the Meijer State Games of Michigan, NovaCare Rehabilitation will be taking steps to provide safety measures and equipment for the various sporting events. NovaCare Rehabilitation will provide support for the Summer Games by providing athletic trainers for various events, ensuring that all venues / trainers are properly supplied and equipped, and training medical volunteers as necessary.
“The Meijer State Games welcomes our new partner NovaCare Rehabilitation. NovaCare Rehabilitation has become the go to organization for sports medical coverage in West Michigan and we are proud to have them support our multi-sport Olympic style event. Athletes can expect that they will be in good hands if an injury were to occur in the field of play,” stated Eric Engelbarts, Meijer State Games of Michigan executive director.
“NovaCare Rehabilitation is excited to partner with Meijer State Games for the upcoming Summer Games,” said John Bernal, M.Ed., A.T., ATC, regional director of operations for NovaCare Rehabilitation in western Michigan. “Our specially-trained athletic trainers and sports physical therapists offer education, injury rehabilitation and performance enhancement services to athletes of all ages and abilities. From movement screens, video gait analysis and reflex training, to taping, stretching and massage, to robust concussion, running and ACL programs, we are committed to helping athletes heal, build strength and achieve their goals. We’ll proudly be at the games, lending our expertise, so each athlete has the opportunity to stay healthy and medal.” NovaCare Rehabilitation offers 40 convenient locations throughout Michigan. For more information on center locations and available services or to request an appointment to ensure you are ready for the Summer Games, please visit novacare.com today.
Current sponsors of the Meijer State Games of Michigan – Summer Games in Grand Rapids, MI include: Meijer, Lake Michigan Credit Union, NovaCare Rehabilitation, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Fox Motors, Lacks Enterprises Inc., Peppino’s, CatchMark Technologies, Life EMS and Experience Grand Rapids.
For more information on the Meijer State Games of Michigan - Summer Games, including sports information, registration, sponsorship, or volunteer opportunities, please visit www.StateGamesofMichigan.com
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About the Michigan Sports Alliance:
The Michigan Sports Alliance (MISA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit established in 2016 to encourage Michigan residents of all ages and abilities to live active and healthy lives.
MISA is the operator of the Meijer State Games of Michigan - Winter and Summer Games. The multi-sport, Olympic style event welcomes athletes of all ages and abilities to compete. Each year 50+ sporting events take place and over 10,000 athletes compete in the Meijer State Games of Michigan. Like the Olympics, the State Games feature an Opening Ceremony for athletes. The Meijer State Games of Michigan is a member of the National Congress of State Games and is one of thirty State Games programs in the U.S.
About NovaCare Rehabilitation:
NovaCare Rehabilitation is part of the Select Medical Outpatient Division, a nationally prominent, locally driven provider of outpatient physical rehabilitation. Throughout the country, the Select Medical family of brands includes Banner Physical Therapy, Banner Children’s Physical Therapy, Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation Outpatient Therapy, Champion Sports Medicine, Dignity Health Physical Therapy, Dignity Health Pediatric Therapy, Emory Rehabilitation Outpatient Center, Harmony Pediatric Therapy, Kessler Rehabilitation Center, Kentucky Orthopedic Rehab Team (KORT), KORT Kids Pediatric Therapy, LifeBridge Health Physical Therapy, NovaCare Rehabilitation, NovaCare Kids Pediatric Therapy, NovaCare Prosthetics & Orthotics, Physio, Prosthetic Orthotic Solutions International (POSI), Rehab Associates, RUSH Physical Therapy, RUSH Kids Pediatric Therapy, Saco Bay Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy, Saco Bay Kids Pediatric Therapy, Select Physical Therapy, Select Kids Pediatric Therapy and SSM Health Physical Therapy. Together, these brands comprise a national network of more than 1,900 centers in 39 states and the District of Columbia. The centers offer a wide range of general physical therapy services such as hand therapy, sports medicine and work injury prevention and management. Select Medical empowers its therapists by providing industry-leading continuing education opportunities. Select Medical’s outpatient division provides physical therapy and athletic training services to professional sports teams, colleges, universities and high schools and serves as the exclusive physical rehabilitation provider to several major U.S. corporations.