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Orthopaedic Associates of Wisconsin is proud to be the official sports medicine provider for Arrowhead High School. We have long enjoyed our relationship with your school and community over the past decade, and we look forward to continuing to provide quality health care services for years to come.
It is with great pleasure that we return Jason Abels, LAT, CSCS, as the head athletic trainer and Rachel Kuntz, LAT as the assistant athletic trainer for Arrowhead. Jason earned his Bachelor of Science in Physical Education and Athletic Training from Illinois State University. He is nationally certified as a Licensed Athletic Trainer and as a Strength and Conditioning Specialist. Jason specializes in functional knee bracing and is currently involved in OAW’s ACL injury prevention programming. Rachel earned her Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Sports Science from Carthage College. She serves as the Athletic Training Coordinator for OAW and also works with the Tee to Green golf fitness and ACL Prevention & Sports Conditioning programs.
Dr. Steven Merkow and Dr. Matthew Bong will be also be returning as the team physicians for the Warhawks. Dr. Merkow completed his medical training from the University of Wisconsin-School of Medicine in Madison, WI. He is fellowship trained in Sports Medicine and is Board Certified in Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Bong also completed his medical training at the Medical College of Wisconsin. He is fellowship trained in Orthopaedic Trauma and Board Certified in Orthopaedic Surgery.
In addition to coverage of home games and contests, our athletic trainers will be on-site at the school each Monday through Friday from 2:30-5:30 PM. Athletes and/or parents with questions are urged to stop in the athletic training room and see one of our staff after school or contact by phone to arrange a visit outside of normal hours. Please note the contact information listed at the bottom of this sheet.
As the official sports medicine provider for Arrowhead High School, Orthopaedic Associates of Wisconsin offers several benefits to Warhawk athletes. It is our policy that any athlete of an affiliated school requesting an appointment with one of our staff physicians be scheduled within 48 business hours. We ask that the school’s designated athletic trainer be contacted immediately to facilitate all appointment scheduling. OAW is also the official sponsor of Pre-participation Athletic Physicals for Arrowhead High School. Our staff of physicians, physical therapists, athletic trainers, and area physicians conduct physicals that meet all WIAA competition standards. Physicals will be conducted on a set date in July. Additional information will be available in the spring.
We wish you a successful school year, and of course, a healthy one. However, should the need for sports medicine care arise, please do not hesitate to contact us. Orthopaedic Associates of Wisconsin is committed to providing Arrowhead High School with top notch health care services. Best wishes and GO WARHAWKS!
JASON ABELS, LAT, CSCS RACHEL KUNTZ, LAT
Email: jabels@orthowisconsin.com Email: rkuntz@orthowisconsin.com
Cell Phone: (414) 750-9317 Cell Phone: (414) 688-5366
Clinic: (262) 521-9762 Clinic: (262) 521-9762
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