Sports Medicine
Vision StatementÂ
The University of Nebraska at Omaha Athletic Performance Department is dedicated to promoting the health, safety, and well-being of every Maverick student-athlete through excellence in injury prevention, evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, and performance support. We are committed to providing evidence-based, compassionate care while continually advancing our clinical knowledge and practices to deliver the highest standard of sports medicine services. Through collaboration, professionalism, and innovation, we strive to be a model athletic performance program that supports the mission and values of the University of Nebraska at Omaha and Omaha Athletics.Â
Mission StatementÂ
The mission of the University of Nebraska at Omaha Sports Medicine Department is to provide comprehensive, high-quality health care that prioritizes the health, safety, and well-being of every student-athlete. Our team is committed to delivering evidence-based sports medicine services, including injury prevention, emergency care, clinical evaluation and diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, and return-to-participation decision-making, enabling student-athletes to perform safely and at their highest potential.Â
The Sports Medicine Department operates in accordance with the Board of Certification Standards of Professional Practice, the Nebraska Athletic Trainers' Practice Act, the University of Nebraska at Omaha Code of Conduct, University Athletic Department Policies and Procedures, and Sports Medicine Department Policies and Procedures. By collaborating with team physicians,h coaches, strength and conditioning staff, registered dietitians, sport psychologists, and other health care professionals, we are committed to supporting the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of every Maverick student-athlete.Â
Alignment with the Omaha Athletics CharterÂ
The University of Nebraska at Omaha Athletic Performance and Sports Medicine Department proudly supports the Omaha Athletics Charter by providing comprehensive health care services that allow Maverick student-athletes to safely pursue excellence in academics, athletics, and personal development. Our commitment to evidence-based medical care, injury prevention, rehabilitation, and performance optimization directly contributes to the department's guiding principles by:Â
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Providing an exceptional educational experience by minimizing barriers to participation through timely, high-quality medical care and health education.Â
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Fostering holistic development and success by promoting the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of every student-athlete while encouraging healthy lifestyle habits that extend beyond athletic participation.Â
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Serving as a productive partner by collaborating with campus departments, health care providers, and community medical professionals to deliver coordinated, student-centered care.Â
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Positioning student-athletes and coaches for competitive success by utilizing best practices in sports medicine, injury prevention, rehabilitation, return-to-play decision-making, and performance support to maximize safe participation and athletic achievement.Â
Through integrity, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence, the Athletic Performance and Sports Medicine Department advances the mission of Omaha Athletics by ensuring that the health and safety of Maverick student-athletes remain the foundation of every athletic endeavor.
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