Evangel University has partnered with Mercy to provide student-athletes with the highest quality Sports Medicine services available.
By providing exceptional patient access and quality medical care, Mercy Sports Medicine at Evangel University will cultivate a Christ-centered environment for the student athlete’s soul, mind, and body. Mercy Sports Medicine will provide access to orthopedic and surgical consults, advanced surgical procedures, imaging, therapy, sports psychology, and many other state of the art resources.
Mercy Sports Medicine at Evangel University will launch a new medical model that focuses its resources on injury mitigation, evaluation, and management. This will be accomplished by working on movement preparation, load management, soft tissue quality, and post-activity recovery. In collaboration with the sports medicine staff, Mercy will provide access to a sports performance team that will manage and program the strength and conditioning of the student-athletes.
This innovative approach to student-athlete healthcare will allow the sports medicine staff to proactively manage the needs and care of the student-athlete population. Fostering the growth of strong relationships with student-athletes, coaches, and support staff.
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Mercy Sports Medicine Staff
Nick Van Valkenburg MS, ATC, CSCS
Sports Performance/Associate Athletic Trainer
Phone: (417) 865-2817 ext. 7246