Rehabilitation at C.H.I.P.
The C.H.I.P. rehabilitation area is staffed by two nationally certified Athletic Trainers: Bill Weaver, MA, ATC and Straum Yorton, ATC., as well as a CMU Sports Medicine Student Intern.
State-of-the-art equipment and Sports Medicine techniques are utilized to effectively rehabilitate musculoskeletal injuries (sprains, strains, contusions, and spasms) as well as pre- and post-operative injuries. Conditioning and long-term maintenance programs are also available for chronic injuries. Some of the treatments available include ice packs, heat packs, ultrasound, electronic muscle stimulation, Acuscope/Myopulse, stretches, resistive exercises, range of motion exercises, and warm and cold whirlpool.
Services are available free of charge to:
- Full time, part-time and temporary CMU employees
- Student employees with work related injuries.
- CMU retirees
- CMU Graduate Assistants
- CMU employee and retiree spouses/domestic partners and dependents 16 years of age and older
Guidelines for Rehabilitation:
The CHIP rehabilitation program operates on an appointment basis to better serve our clients. Walk-ins are welcome and will be worked in around scheduled clients. Please call 774 -3198 to schedule an appointment with one of our athletic trainers.
For work-related injuries, employees may walk-in or be referred by a supervisor or physician for treatment. Preference will be given to employees who walk-in with work-related injuries.
Non work-related injuries are also welcome at the CHIP Facility. Clients must schedule an appointment and have a prescription for rehabilitation from a medical provider in order to utilize the services at CHIP.
Please call the CHIP facility at 774-3198 to schedule your first visit. You will be asked to complete a Pre-Treatment Screening form, after which your injury will be evaluated and treated. Your initial visit will take approximately 45 minutes. Normal treatment time ranges between 20-30 minutes.