Holy Cross Health Launches Premier Sports Medicine Program iSPORT Now Open At Holy Cross HealthPlex

Holy Cross Health has launched a premier, state-of-the-art sports medicine program with the opening of the Lillian S. Wells Foundation Institute of Sports Performance and Orthopedic Therapy (iSPORT) in the Holy Cross HealthPlex in Fort Lauderdale.

“At iSPORT, we provide evidence-based education, training and management with the most comprehensive, multidisciplinary sports injury and performance enhancement program in South Florida,” said Ross Wodicka, M.D., an orthopedic surgeon at Holy Cross Heath. “Whether you are looking to take your athletic performance to the next level or are recovering from an injury or surgery, we are leading the way in the treatment and prevention of athletic related injuries. We want to enable everyone at any age to enjoy movement and embrace physical activity at their highest capacity.”

At iSPORT, patients have access to such comprehensive services as sports medicine physicians, sports psychology/neuropsychology, athletic training, physical therapy, occupational/hand therapy, group/team/individual training, concussion prevention and management programs, sports vision assessment and training, evidence-based interventions for decreasing injury risk, sports performance programs, nutritional services and sleep assessment.

To reach and maintain peak performance, iSPORT offers state-of-the-art technology, including DARI Motion Capture, Trazer, Bertec Essential Spark, Fit Light training, Quickboard training, Vertimax training, blood flow restriction therapy, GymRax suspension trainers, a power rack and a large turf functional training area.

“iSport goes beyond sports medicine. It’s a revolution in therapy and training that meets the physical and emotional needs of people of all ages at all levels of sports as well as those looking to prevent injury and those who are recovering from one,” said Fernando Manalac, MD, MMM, a non-surgical sports medicine specialist. “We are here to improve the health of our communities and each and every person we serve with care and compassion.”

Located on the first floor of the renowned Holy Cross Orthopedic Institute in the Holy Cross HealthPlex at 5597 N. Dixie Highway in Fort Lauderdale, the facility is open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m on Saturday. To contact iSPORT, please call 954-267-6390 or visit https://www.holy-cross.com/isport.