Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sycamore Sports Medicine?
Sycamore Sports Medicine is not a building or a place. It is an entity which provides sports medicine services to the active residents of the Wabash Valley. Sycamore Sports Medicine is made up of physicians, athletic trainers and other staff, such as nutritionists.

What is the difference between the AP&S Center for Sports Medicine and Joint Surgery and Sycamore Sports Medicine?
AP&S Center for Sports Medicine and Joint Surgery is the physician's offices of Sycamore Sports Medicine. This is where the physicians will see the athletes that they themselves or the athletic trainers of Sycamore Sports Medicine have seen in the field and deemed necessary for further follow-up. Sycamore Sports Medicine exists to provide sports medicine and rehabilitation services to the athletes of the Wabash Valley.

What is the difference between a D.O and an M.D.?
The primary difference is in medical philosophy. The osteopath (D.O.) tends to view the body as a whole while the allopath (M.D.) tends to view each system individually. Each physician is qualified to treat your injury or disease.

What is a Certified Athletic Trainer?
The Certified Athletic Trainer is a highly skilled and well-educated professional who specializes in the prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of athletic injuries. In cooperation with physicians and other health professionals, the athletic trainer functions as an integral member of the athletic healthcare team. Certified Athletic Trainers administer immediate emergency care and, under the supervision of a physician, use their knowledge of the injuries incurred to develop a treatment program.

Do I need a referral to see a Sycamore Sports Medicine physician?
If you are an athlete, you do not require a referral from your family doctor unless your insurance requires one.

What is an athlete?
An athlete is an individual that participates in athletic or recreational activity a minimum of twice a week. This includes all athletes participating in elementary, junior high or high school teams, or individuals involved with sport or recreational leagues such as Little League Baseball or adult golf leagues.