FC Tulsa announced Thursday that Oklahoma State University Medicine would be the organization’s official sports medicine partner for the Oklahoma professional soccer club. The exclusive agreement creates a relationship whereby OSU sports medicine physicians and athletic trainers work closely with FC Tulsa performance coaches to reduce and treat injury, increase performance and consult on nutrition plans. The agreement also provides OSU athletic training students with educational opportunities and a pathway to potential full-time positions with FC Tulsa.
It’s exciting to be one of the first to do something. But it can also be nerve-wracking. Luke Akande is one of the first dedicated athletic trainers for BMX — bicycle motocross — the sport where riders race on dirt tracks with jumps and turns that showcase athletes’ speed and style. He recently joined Oklahoma State University Sports Medicine and works full time for USA BMX out of the headquarters in Tulsa.
USA BMX Foundation announced Friday that Oklahoma State University Medicine would be the organization’s official sports medicine partner for USA BMX racing events at Hardesty National BMX Stadium, BMX Foundation youth programs and the USA Cycling National Team. This partnership is set to provide essential medical care and support to a wide spectrum of the BMX community, spanning from beginner riders to elite-level athletes.
As a sports and family medicine physician, Dr. James Cornwell ...
