A minor setback for a major comeback
Time is of the essence, especially for injured student-athletes. When an injury occurs, delayed diagnosis can mean longer recovery, a missed season, and unnecessary worry for families. X-rays often do not tell the whole story, or provide enough detail to determine the next steps.
Our goal is to provide MRI scans or needed EKG's within 72 hours, ensuring a swift path to recovery and a quicker return to the field. Free of charge.
An MRI will give you a closer look at your injury, providing additional information so you can make smart choices about how to proceed.
How to know when a student-athlete needs an MRI:
- A significant Injury occurs or severe pain that needs immediate evaluation. X-rays are unclear.
- Persistent or Worsening Pain: Pain and symptoms that lasts beyond 1-2 weeks, particularly if it does not improve with conservative treatment like rest and PT.
- Suspected Soft Tissue Damage: Injuries to ligaments (like the ACL), muscles, tendons, or cartilage.
- Functional Instability: Recurring joint instability, such as a knee "giving out" or severe shoulder instability.
- Mechanical Symptoms: Locking, clicking, or clicking in a joint, which often suggests a cartilage tear (like the meniscus) or loose fragments.
- MRIs are commonly used to diagnose sports injuries like sprains and strains, pulled hamstring muscles, anterior cruciate ligament (or ACL) injuries, articular cartilage damage, achilles tendon issues, meniscus tears, bone fractures, stress fractures, and injuries of the shoulder.
Coaches, Trainers, Parents - we're here for your student-athletes:
Call 888-480-9996 or email help@thecomebackproject.org
You will not be asked for insurance information, or payment of any kind.Because Every Move Matters
