UI to offer walk in clinics through football season for injured athletes

Hunter
08/23/24

UI Sports Medicine is looking to make it easier to get convenient, quality care to injured athletes.

According to a release from the University, this Saturday is the first of several walk-in clinics for injured athletes that UI Sports Medicine will host at UI Health Care Iowa River Landing, 105 East 9th Street 2nd floor  in Coralville.

From 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., young athletes with acute sports-related injuries, not including concussions, can walk-in and see a UI Sports Medicine provider every Saturday morning thru October 28. Physical therapy and x-ray imaging will also be available at the clinic.

Athletes of all ages with an acute injury occurring within the last 7 days can request an injured athlete appointment by calling 319-356-2223.

Online scheduling is also available starting at 5pm the Friday before each clinic for competitive athletes between the ages of 12 – 25 who have sustained an acute sports-related injury. Minors must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

A link to the online scheduling page is available with this story on the KCJJ app and at 1630 KCJJ dot com.

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