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At Motus Center, our continuum of care begins with the prevention and early treatment of injuries. Motus-Care provides athletes and dancers with access to a variety of healthcare services to meet their unique performance needs. Motus-Care emphasizes providing comprehensive on-site care and convenient access to a network of healthcare professionals experienced in the care of athletes, dancers and the physically-active.

Motus-Care services are provided by a staff of athletic trainers experienced in the care of sports and dance injuries. A network of sports/dance medicine professionals including physicians, dieticians, sports psychologists, exercise physiologists, physical therapists, and emergency medical technicians further complements the Motus-Care program, providing athletes and dancers access to a comprehensive network of healthcare professionals.

Motus-Care offers athlete, dancers and their organizations services that include Injury Prevention, Event Medical Coverage, Injury Management and Education & Safety Certifications. Services are available separately or as a package to meet the medical and safety management needs of sports and dance organizations of all types and sizes. Services are also available to the individual athlete and dancer. Contact Motus Center at info@motuscenter.com or (817) 732-8050 to learn more the benefits of Motus-Care.

Injury Prevention Program

•	Pre-Participation Screening
	The pre-participation screening provides the coach, dance teacher, the athlete and the dancer, with an opportunity to identify predispositions for injury and facilitates the development of a preventative-conditioning program to correct or improve them. Screenings are designed and conducted by athletic trainers and/or physical therapists qualified in the participants' sport or dance technique. We recommend that all participants attain a "pre-participation physical" from a qualified physician to identify any areas of medical concern prior to participation in their chosen activity. Motus-Care currently offers the following pre-participation screenings. These may be provided at your athletic facility or dance studio, or on an individual basis at our clinic. • Training Readiness: An activity-specific assessment based on those parameters shown to predispose the athlete or dancer to acute and chronic injury. Based on the results our specialists will recommend an appropriate preventive-conditioning program to minimize the risk of injury and improve training. • First Contact: Designed of participants involved in collision sports such as football, rugby, and hockey. Individuals are given a series of specific strength, flexibility, body control, and other related tests to identify those areas with the potential to predispose them to injury during the season. • Pre-Pointe Assessment: Dancing 'en pointe' is the young ballerina's dream. However, training 'en pointe' before the dancer has attained the needed physical attributes, skill level, and physiological maturity can be lead to both physical and psychological injury. The Pre-Pointe Assessment has been developed to assist the teacher and parent determine, as well as feel confident in, the young student's readiness for training 'en pointe'.
•	Preventive-Conditioning Program
	Motus-Care offers the individual as well as the organization preventative-conditioning programs designed to reduce the incidence and severity of injuries incurred during participation in sports or dance. Each program is designed based on the known injury patterns of the particular activity and the results of a pre-participation screening and/or physician's physical. Each preventative-conditioning program consists of approximately eight (8) to fifteen (15) selected exercises that target those specific areas of deficiency or commonly injured in your particular activity. Each program can be performed within 10-15 minutes generally using minimal or no equipment. This allows the athlete or dancer to include these exercises as a regular part of their training and conditioning routine.

Event Medical Coverage Program

Motus-Care provides event medical coverage for single events and competitive/performance seasons for sports and dance organizations of all levels. Whether it's a game, tournament or dance performance, we have the services and professionals to meet your needs. In addition to the high level of on-site care we provide participants receive expedited care within Motus-Care's network of local sports medicine providers and the Osteopathic Health System of Texas.

Motus-Care offers the following services to meet your organization's needs:

•	Event-site care by Licensed/Certified Athletic Trainer(s) during events that includes injury prevention strategies (stretching, taping, sports massage, etc), emergency care and injury evaluation & management
•	A Sports/Dance Medicine Physician on-call or on-site
•	On-site ambulance support during competitions (under a separate contract)
•	Weekly visitation to your facility for on-site injury evaluation and care recommendation
•	On-site Injury Management Program
•	Expedited access to Sports/Dance Medicine Physicians and Support Specialists
•	Pre-Participation Screenings and Preventive-Conditioning Program
•	Fitness Evaluations and Performance Fitness Program
•	On-site Educational Seminars for participants, coaches and parents
•	American Red Cross Certification for coaches, dance instructors and support staff
•	On-site pre-participation physicals by Sports Medicine Physicians

To receive more information on our Sports Medicine packages and the benefits for your organization please call (817) 732-8050 for an appointment with a Motus-Care representative.

Injury Management Program

•	Athletic Injury Clinic (Wednesday Evenings)
	The Athletic Injury Clinic is provided as a free service to area athletes and dancers. Our goal is to address participants' injuries early so that an appropriate care plan can be initiated before performance or health is seriously impacted. Medical emergencies and illnesses should be directed to the nearest hospital or urgent care center. An athletic trainer and a sports medicine physician provide basic evaluation of sports or dance-related injuries; provide counsel on an appropriate treatment strategy, and referral as appropriate for follow-up care. No appointment is necessary. However, you must arrive at least 45 minutes before closing to be seen. Services are provided on a first come first served basis. Disclaimer: Procedures such as x-rays, CT-scans, laboratory tests, etc. may be required for accurate diagnosis of the injury and are not included as part of the clinical evaluation. If required, a subsequent appointment with a physician may be necessary. Individuals are advised to follow-up with a physician if an injury does not resolve (improve) within two days of implementing a recommended self-care program.
•	Injury Management Program
	Motus-Care's Injury Management Program offers athletic and dance organizations an affordable opportunity to provide their participants with regular, on-site care of low-grade (minor) and chronic injuries during the competitive/performance season. Services include injury prevention strategies (i.e. hydration & nutritional guidance, assisted exercises, taping/strapping, etc), injury evaluation, treatment and reconditioning exercises. The Program is conveniently coordinated with and supported by Motus Center's rehabilitation services and specialists to ensure an optimal return to and continued participation after injury. In addition to minimizing the effect of injury on the athlete or dancer's performance, the Injury Management Program offered through Motus-Care provides significant healthcare savings for organizations, athletes/dancers and parents when compared to conventional healthcare models where professional care can be delayed two to four weeks. Contact a Motus-Care representative to learn more about having this program included as part of your organization's sports/dance medicine services.

Education & Certification Program

Qualified, experienced instructors in sports and dance medicine provide the educational and certification courses offered by Motus-Care in a professional, exciting manner. We seek to provide an interactive learning experience through discussion and hands-on involvement. The information presented is enforced through PowerPoint-presentations, handouts, workbooks, selected readings, and video.

Motus Center offers four (4) educational opportunities, beginning 2003, for the sports and dance communities: "A Day of Medicine & Science" , on-site "Presentations for Athletes & Dancers" , "Workshops for Coaches & Dance Teachers" , and American Red Cross Certifications.

•	"A Day of Medicine & Science"
	This is an annual event, offered in cooperation with area professionals, with the program alternating annually between issues in dance medicine (odd numbered years) and sports medicine (even numbered years). Programs are intended for the athlete/dancer and coach/teacher alike. Breakout sessions are alternated with en-mass sessions to allow for group appropriate questions and discussions. Check the website beginning December 2002 or watch your mail for more information on the coming "A Day of Medicine & Science for Dancers"
•	Presentations for Athletes & Dancers
	A breadth of educational presentations relevant to the athlete and dancer has been developed to help reduce the incidence of injury and improve performance. These presentations provide an excellent introduction to and review of the current information on topics from health and performance enhancement. The following is a listing and description of the currently available presentations. • Performance Nutrition & Weight Management Techniques The first part of this seminar will cover the nutritional myths and facts related to performance enhancement. Guidelines will also be presented for effective implementation of the information provided. Proper weight gain, as well as weight loss, is covered in the second part of this seminar on weight management. • The Body Image & Eating Disorders Body image and related eating disorders affects males and females alike. This seminar discusses many of the common and evolving issues surround eating disorders, as well as their identification and treatment. • Common Injuries in Sports (Dance) Training & Prevention Techniques Participation in sports and dance activities brings the increased risk and likelihood of injury. Common injuries related to sports (dance) participation will be presented along guidelines for their prevention. Athletes (dancers) will also be presented with simple, yet effective, exercises that can further assist in the prevention of common injuries. • Psychological Techniques for Performance Enhancement The appropriate use or a refined application of psychological techniques can significantly improve performance outcomes for novice and experienced athletes and dancers. A number of individual and group techniques such as mental practice, goal setting, ritualization will be presented, discussed and practiced in this seminar. • Psychological Techniques for Performance Enhancement The appropriate use or a refined application of psychological techniques can significantly improve performance outcomes for novice and experienced athletes and dancers. A number of individual and group techniques such as mental practice, goal setting, ritualization will be presented, discussed and practiced in this seminar. • Ergogenic Aids and Performance Enhancement The practice of using ergogenic aids to supplement training and enhance performance has become commonplace in sports and dance activities. This seminar examines the benefits and risks involved with the consumption of common legal and illegal ergognic aids. Drug testing as it relates to NCAA, Olympic and other competition formats will also be discussed. A reduced rate benefit is available for those organizations contracting for Event Medical Coverage. Programs can be offered at the location of your choice seven days a week; days, evenings, or weekends - simply tell us when and we will do the rest.
•	Workshops for Coaches & Dance Instructors
	These educational presentations have been developed for the athletic coach and dance instructor to help reduce the incidence of injury and improve performance. These presentations provide an excellent introduction to and review of the current information on topics related to sports & dance medicine. The following is a listing and description of the currently available presentations. • Taping/Wrapping Techniques for Sport & Dance Intended to benefit the coach and dance teacher, this workshop covers common taping & wrapping techniques useful for the prevention and basic management of conditions common to athletics and dance. Major areas covered include the foot, ankle, hip, shoulder, wrist, and hand. Participants will have the opportunity to practice all introduced techniques. • Conditioning for Performance Emphasis is placed on enhancing and refining the knowledge participants currently posses. Conditioning theories, techniques and a sample periodized training model will be presented. As well as demonstrating and practicing core and functional training exercises, possible exercise modifications and progressions will also be presented and practiced. • Developing a Safety Management Program Designed for the directors of sports and dance organizations, this workshop presents a general review to legal concepts and cases important to organized physical activity. Common duties and responsibilities along with a review of positional guidelines from organizations such as the American College of Sports Medicine, National Athletic Trainers' Association, University Interscholastic League and others will be presented. Corresponding strategies and sample safety management policies & procedures (i.e. emergency care plan, adverse weather, return-to-participation after injury, etc) are also presented. A reduced rate benefit is available for those organizations contracting for Event Medical Coverage. Programs can be offered at the location of your choice seven days a week; days, evenings, or weekends - simply tell us when and we will do the rest.
•	Safety Certifications
	Motus Center offers the following American Red Cross certifications for coaches, dance instructors, and other staff members that are responsible for the care of your participants, spectators and others. Courses may be held at you facility with a minimum enrollment of six (6) persons. Maximum enrollment is dependent on instructor availability. All costs are per person and subject to change. • Adult CPR/AED (4 1/2 hours): Hands on skills training for adult CPR and AED prepares participants to respond to breathing and cardiac emergencies. • Certificate Validity - 1 year • AMR Cost $45 ($50 with AED training) per person • CPR for the Professional Rescuer (coming in 2003): A 9-hour course that teaches a variety of skills including one- and two-rescuer CPR, use of resuscitation masks and bag-valve masks for ventilating victims. Responding to special rescue situations such as drowning or catastrophic events is included. • Certificate Validity - 1 year • AMR Cost $70 per person • Workplace Training: Standard First Aid (5 1/2 hours): Gain the knowledge and skills necessary to prevent, recognize, and provide basic care for injuries and sudden illnesses until advanced medical personnel arrive. Standard First Aid is also available in a 6 1/2 hour course with AED training included. • Certificate Validity - 3 years First aid, 1 year Adult-CPR • AMR Cost $55 ($65 with AED training) per person • Sport Safety Training (6 ½ hours): teaches coaches how to prevent, prepare for, and respond to sports-related injuries and emergencies. Suitable for coaches working with any level of athletics from children to adults. • Certificate Validity: Adult & Child CPR - 1 year, Sports Safety Training - 3 years • AMR Cost $55 per person • Preventing Disease Transmission. (2 hours): A training module for employers and employees who, while on the job, may be exposed to blood or other body fluids that may cause infection. Employers can offer this program as part of their compliance with OSHA regulations. • Certificate Validity - never expires • AMR Cost $10 per person as part of another course, $13 as stand-alone class • Injury Control Modules (1 hour each): Focusing on common causes of worksite injuries and key health risks, these one-hour awareness-level modules highlight risks and promote prevention. Self-assessments help employees recognize risky habits. Demonstrations and lively discussions reinforce practical prevention tips. Modules include: Ergonomics; Slips, Trips and Falls; Back Injury Prevention; Workplace Violence Awareness; Managing Stress; and Your Heart Matters. • Certificate Validity - never expires • AMR Cost $13 per person per module A reduced rate benefit is available for those organizations contracting for Event Medical Coverage. Programs can be offered at the location of your choice seven days a week; days, evenings, or weekends - simply tell us when and we will do the rest.