Champion Sports Medicine

08/27/2026

As we begin to close out Patient Service Specialist Month, our center managers and clinicians wanted to send a shoutout to the many talented patient service specialists in their markets and across the nation.

08/22/2026

Our patient service specialists set your appointments, verify insurances, make patients feel at ease and solve problems - all before you even arrive. Once you get here, they’re the friendly faces helping to make sure your appointment is as smooth as possible. This Patient Service Specialist Month, we’re celebrating our team members who create those connections every day.

08/08/2026

Kinda chic to have someone helping you save time, reduce stress, avoid surprises and feel cared for. It’s all thanks to our patient service specialists at Champion Sports Medicine.

08/05/2026

Our faces say so much. So when facial paralysis or TMD symptoms strike, it’s about more than movement. Confidence, relationships, work and quality of life can all take a hit.

But here’s something many don’t realize: physical, occupational and speech therapy can help.

Check out our latest blog to learn more about which therapy techniques therapists use and when to start. Link in the comments.

07/30/2026

Mindset is powerful. That’s why making physical therapy fun with game-based exercises is so effective.

What are four therapy games our therapists like to use, and why do they work? Read the full blog. Link in comments.

07/28/2026

Is there really an offseason anymore?

Between club sports, camps, showcases, private lessons and travel teams, many young athletes are competing year-round.

But even if competition never fully stops, recovery, strength development and injury management are timeless.

Here are the basics every athlete should do to set themselves up for success:

* Stay active without overloading. Rest doesn’t always mean stop all activity.
* Address old injuries now before they interrupt your season.
* Focus on the basics: strength, stability and agility.

Consult with one of our [Select Sports-Sports Medicine] physical therapists or your athletic trainer so you can stay healthy and perform your best, no matter what part of the season you’re in.

07/23/2026

Misunderstood. Misdiagnosed. Missed opportunities for care.

Many people with Ehler-Danlos syndrome (EDS) spend years searching for answers before finding the right support.

EDS is a connective tissue disorder that can cause chronic pain, fatigue, hypermobility, fragile skin that heals slowly, gastrointestinal issues, pelvic floor issues, brain fog, headaches and more. While there is no cure, there is help.

Check out our blog to learn about the various tools and specialized techniques that physical and occupational therapists can use to help EDS patients move and feel better. Link in comments.

07/16/2026

Do you know what FOOSH stands for? It’s a fun name for a not-so-fun problem. A fall onto an outstretched hand can cause long-term hand, wrist or arm injuries. So when do you seek help and who do you go to? Read our blog to learn from a certified hand therapy expert on what you should and shouldn’t do for a FOOSH injury. https://bit.ly/4vxDvnI

07/04/2026

As we recognize our nation’s 250th birthday, we wish you and your family a safe and happy Fourth of July.

06/26/2026

When your cancer treatment has already included chemotherapy, surgery, radiation and immunotherapy, the last thing on your mind is adding another appointment. But, if you're like Amanda Kramer, and you've noticed a decline in physical strength and brain function, you have to seek help from somewhere. She turned to ReVital Cancer Rehabilitation.

When Amanda was diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer, chemotherapy forced her to take a step back from everything. Prior to her diagnosis, Amanda juggled a hectic job while also competing in swimming meets and horse shows. Post-chemotherapy, she could barely swim a lap or ride her horse.

"At my lowest point, my muscles felt like noodles and I had almost no stamina," Amanda said. "My joints and bones ached as though I were more than 90 years old. Unloading a dishwasher could be overwhelming."

But with ReVital, Amanda was able to find recovery through small wins: regaining mobility, tolerating more activity and doing tasks that once felt impossible.

"My physical therapist has been a critical part of my recovery," Amanda said. "I needed more than generic encouragement; I needed an expert who understood how to rebuild safely after cancer treatment and surgery."

Our ReVital team, which included Physical Therapist Sarah Kowalczk and Speech-Language Pathologist Kayla Mathiowetz, helped Amanda set realistic, meaningful goals that would help her find the strength, mobility and balance to do things like run a race or ride her horse safely again.

"A major milestone was completing a five-mile women's race in Alaska, at a steady 20-minute-mile pace, and finishing strong," she shared.

There was a time when a trip to the grocery store felt impossible; running five miles shows how far Amanda has come.

"My recovery is still in progress, and I am grateful to have an expert physical therapist helping me continue forward."

06/13/2017

Another big congrats to former Cullman standout and Auburn Tiger, Keegan Thompson! Keegan was selected 105th overall to the World Champion Chicago Cubs!!

06/13/2017

Congrats to Jacob Heatherly on getting drafted today 77th overall to the Cincinnati Reds!!

06/08/2017

We had a fantastic ribbon cutting and grand opening celebration!

CULLMAN - On Wednesday morning the Cullman Chamber of Commerce, along with Mayor Woody Jacobs and developer Roy Drinkard, held a ribbon cutting to welcome statewide healthcare provider Champion Sports Medicine to its new franchise office in the Wilko

06/07/2017

Thank you Dr. Dueland, Dr. Gomez and staff for coming to our open house!

06/07/2017

What a great open house! Thank you all so much for coming!

05/19/2017

Good luck this morning to Cullman Baseball as they pursue their 5th State Title!!

05/07/2017

Congratulations West Point Softball for qualifying for Regionals in Tuscaloosa next week!

05/06/2017

Congrats to Coach Patterson and Cullman Baseball on making the semifinals!!

Cullman High School Baseball defeats Decatur to advance to the Semi Finals. Will play either Hartselle or Hueytown. Congratulations!

05/06/2017

Busy day for these three keeping the Bearcats healthy!!!

Ella Thomas (student), Kimberlin Johnson ATC, Scott Lochridge ATC. Athletic Trainers getting ready for a Round 3 Playoff Series with Decatur. We love our Cullman ATs and they are busy today!!! Keep up the awesome work!

05/06/2017

Way to go Hunter!!

Congratulations to West Point High School and Hunter Appling on the 110 meter huddles 1st place win WITH school record of 14.27!