Sports Medicine at St. James Parish Hospital
Elite-Level Care for the Next Generation of Athletes
Advanced Sports Rehab, Right in Your Backyard
Whether you’re recovering from an injury, working to return to peak performance, or protecting your athlete’s brain health, our Sports Medicine team brings elite, evidenced-based care to the student-athletes of St. James Parish and beyond.
✓ Ages served: Middle school through college
✓ We work closely with coaches, athletic trainers, and parents
✓ All care plans built around safe, effective return to sport
Featured Equipment and Technology to Support Your Recovery
At St. James Parish Hospital, we’re committed to providing the highest level of care with advanced equipment and technology that enhance recovery, performance, and overall outcomes. Our facility features ALTER-G Anti-Gravity Treadmill, Kinvent Force Testing Technology, Sport-Specific Training Equipment, and other recovery tools such as dry-needling and cupping designed to reduce impact, track real-time progress, support sport-specific training, and accelerate healing through targeted recovery therapies. Whether you’re rehabbing from an injury or aiming to enhance your functional strength, our state-of-the-art resources ensure you receive the most effective, personalized care every step of the way.
Concussion Management in Partnerships with Schools & Neurotech Insights
St. James Parish Hospital is proud to partner with local schools and NeuroTech Insights (formerly SportGait) to deliver a comprehensive, technology-driven approach to concussion management. This collaboration ensures that student-athletes receive the highest standard of care from the moment of injury through full recovery.
Our program includes:
- Pre-season baseline testing for all participating athletes
- Mobile app-based symptom tracking to monitor recovery in real time
- A connected care team including the therapist, athletic trainer or coach, family, and athlete to ensure clear communication and informed decisions every step of the way
- Personalized, adaptive treatment plans based on real-time data and progress
By combining advanced technology with strong school partnerships and a collaborative care model, we help student-athletes return to play safely, confidently, and fully supported every step of the way.
Get Started Today
Ready to book a baseline test or post-injury evaluation? Call us at 225-258-2934.