UAB Sports Medicine
, in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, is the medical partner for the Birmingham Vulcans, a Rugby Union club competing in Division II of the USA Rugby True South Union. Players for the Vulcans are referred to UAB Sports Medicine and are able to take advantage its state-of-the-art orthopaedic and sports medicine programs.
“A partnership like this supports good health and wellness in the community, particularly with a sport that offers adult and youth activities,” said Amit Momaya, M.D., assistant professor of orthopaedics at UAB and chief of the Sports Medicine Section. “We offer non-surgical evaluation of athletes and surgical management of complex injuries, and also provide concussion evaluation and treatment if needed. In a time when physical activity and team sports are important to growth and development, UAB Sports Medicine is proud to be there for its community partners.”
The Birmingham Vulcans, established in 1967, field an adult team for those 18 and older. Under the umbrella of the Birmingham Rugby Club Foundation, the team works with Central Alabama Youth Rugby with programs for players ages 6 through 19.
The UAB Sports Medicine clinic is also the official provider of medical care for UAB Blazer Athletics and multiple local schools and organizations, including Legion FC, Birmingham’s professional soccer team. The clinic is composed of orthopaedic sports medicine surgeons and a primary care sports medicine physician.
The clinic provides a broad range of care, facilitated by in-house physical therapists, certified athletic trainers and a certified pedorthist, with the goal of allowing athletes to return safely and as soon as possible to activity. Further, in-clinic access to radiology and ultrasound broadens the capabilities for athlete care. With the backing of resources from both UAB and Children’s of Alabama, the clinic provides state-of-the-art care, continually evolving through ongoing research.
“Our goal is to restore athletes to their prior level of play in not only a timely but also safe fashion,” Momaya said. “Through a comprehensive, up-to-date approach, we strive to help athletes excel and enjoy a lifetime of healthy sporting activities.”
Appointments with the UAB Sports Medicine Clinic can be made at 205-930-8339.