Helping athletes recover, perform and thrive.
At the Vereen Rehabilitation Center, our Sports Medicine Program is built around one goal: getting athletes back in the game safely and quickly. Using a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach, our team delivers comprehensive care for sports-related injuries—whether you’re a high school athlete, weekend warrior or elite competitor.
Our athletic trainers are certified by the National Athletic Trainers Association and licensed by the State of Georgia. Under the supervision of our experienced sports medicine physicians, we provide personalized injury assessments, advanced rehabilitation and proactive education to help prevent future injuries.
We’re proud to support several area schools and sports organizations by offering on-site care, concussion testing and injury prevention programming that helps keep athletes safe and strong all season long.
Conditions We Treat
Our Sports Medicine team specializes in diagnosing and treating:
- Acute and chronic sports injuries
- Muscle strains and ligament sprains
- ACL and meniscus injuries
- Tendonitis and overuse injuries
- Concussions and head trauma
- Fractures and joint dislocations
- Post-operative recovery and return-to-play planning
Services
We offer a comprehensive range of services designed to support every stage of an athlete’s recovery, performance and prevention journey:
Our certified athletic trainers provide immediate injury care and ongoing support for athletes during practices, games and competitions both at home and on the road. From taping and bracing to injury assessments and rehab coordination, we ensure athletes receive high-quality care where and when they need it.
This free Saturday morning clinic is open to high school athletes experiencing recent sports-related injuries. Our team provides prompt evaluations, on-site treatments and guidance on next steps so students can get the care they need without delay.
Call 229-891-9098 for call times.
Vereen offers the region’s most comprehensive concussion care, including baseline testing, post-injury evaluation and a stepwise return-to-play plan. We utilize advanced tools like ImPACT testing, balance assessments and coordination with neurologists and therapists to ensure athletes recover safely and fully. All services offered:
- Balance testing on the Proprio® 5000
- Impact testing with an impact-trained athletic trainer
- Impact case review with credentialed InPACT consultant
- Post-injury rehabilitation with an APTA sports-certified specialist
- Accommodations for return to school and return to work
- Consultation with the staff neurologist before return to play
A modern treatment technique that targets tight muscles and trigger points to relieve pain, restore mobility and accelerate healing. This minimally invasive approach is especially effective for chronic muscle tension and sports-related strain.
Dry Needling is available on a CASH PAY basis with no physician referral required.
Call 229-890-3553 To Make An Appointment.
- Single Session – New Patient $55
- 6-Session Package $295
Using science-backed movement efficiency testing, Fusionetics identifies weaknesses or imbalances that increase injury risk. Based on your results, our team creates a customized training program to improve mobility, strength and overall performance.
FAQs
- How Does The Testing Work?
- Fusionetics Movement Efficiency Testing is simple and can be performed in a short amount of time. Once complete, the Fusionetics software will generate a training program that is specific to your deficient areas.
- What Happens After I Complete The Test?
- Your Fusionetics MET score will determine the amount of follow-up you may or may not need at the Vereen Center. Individuals with higher MET scores are generally released to complete the training program on their own using the Fusionetics app (for smartphones and tablets), while individuals with lower MET scores are encouraged to complete the training program under the supervision of a physical therapist or athletic trainer.
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An instrument-assisted soft tissue therapy that breaks down scar tissue and fascial restrictions. It’s particularly useful for chronic injuries such as tendonitis, plantar fasciitis or carpal tunnel syndrome and is administered by specially trained clinicians.
The Graston Technique is available on a CASH PAY basis with no physician referral required.
Call 229-890-3553 To Make An Appointment.
- Single Session – New Patient $55
- 6-Session Package $295
A fast, effective treatment that uses cold nitrogen vapor to reduce inflammation, ease pain and enhance recovery in just two to three minutes. Ideal for athletes looking to bounce back quickly after training, competition or injury.
How Does Cryotherapy Work?
The user stands on an adjustable platform inside the octagonal-shaped chamber during treatment, which ensures their head remains outside the chamber. A member of the Vereen Team fills the IMPACT Cryotherapy chamber with nitrogen vapor, which drops the temperature of the chamber to a range of (minus) -100 °C to -150 °C and temporarily lowers the temperature of the skin’s top layer.
The treatment lasts a maximum of three minutes. During the process, the skin sends signals to the brain, which stimulates physical reactions and activates naturally occurring healing resources. Once out of the chamber, the body immediately reheats.
Utilized worldwide since 1979 to enhance recovery for elite athletes, whole body cryotherapy has proven to be a valuable adjunct for speeding muscle recovery and producing a general feeling of well-being. Many professional sports organizations across the globe have incorporated whole-body cryotherapy into their training routines.
Benefits of Whole Body Cryotherapy:
- Decreases muscle soreness
- Expedites recovery & enhances preparation
- Enables more intense training to maximize performance
- Addresses post-game, post-workout soreness
- Stimulates natural healing within the body
- Enhances energy levels
- Promotes a deeper sleep
- Promotes weight loss
- Promotes rejuvenation & exhilaration
- Stimulates improved skin tone
Why Did the Vereen Center Choose Impact Cryotherapy?
IMPACT Cryotherapy, the leading cryotherapy equipment, is engineered, designed and manufactured in Atlanta, GA (USA). IMPACT has developed a new octagon exterior design with advanced user features, including new interior materials and an innovative cooling technology that translates into state-of-the-art, efficient performance across the board. This gives the Vereen Team an edge when working to get patients Back In The Game.
FAQs
- What is Whole Body Cryotherapy?
- WBC was first used in Japan in 1978 by Dr. Toshiro Yamauchi as a means of treating rheumatoid arthritis. The researchers were astonished when test studies began producing other beneficial results beyond Rheumatoid arthritis pain management. The cold therapy is administered by a cryo unit, which is developed and manufactured in Atlanta, GA (USA). Sessions range from 2 minutes to 3 minutes, as this is the amount of time needed for skin receptors to signal the brain to produce positive biological responses.
- If Whole Body Cryotherapy has been around for 30 years, why haven’t I heard of it?
- It has been around for 30 years in Europe, where it has become very popular among the rugby and football communities. It wasn’t until around 2010 that many athletes here in America began experiencing the wonderful effects of WBC, but since then, it has quickly spread, and the field is growing significantly in many different states.
- Is there any scientific research on WBC?
- Many research studies have been conducted showing positive benefits and verifying its safety. Around 2010, WBC found its way over to America due to its growing popularity within the athletic community and the backing of many athletic trainers and medical practitioners. In 2015, renowned and respected orthopedic surgeon Dr. James Andrews, founder of the American Sports Medicine Institute, came out in full support of WBC.
- Is Whole Body Cryotherapy safe and tested?
- Yes. WBC has been used in Europe for over 30 years without any severe adverse reactions ever recorded, as long as the proper protocols are followed.
- Is Whole Body Cryotherapy just for athletes?
- Cryotherapy is for anybody who would like to feel less pain naturally, have reduced muscle soreness, experience better performance, enhance their mood, improve their skin and burn calories. So just about anyone can benefit from WBC.
- How long does it take to complete a cryo session?
- One of the greatest advantages of WBC is its convenience. After an individual’s initial session, it shouldn’t take any longer than ten to fifteen minutes from start to finish.
- What do I have to wear while inside the cryo unit?
- Males only need to wear underwear, while females don’t need to wear anything (bra optional, but no underwire). It is okay to wear minimal clothing, such as bathing suits or undergarments, but the effects of WBC work best when more skin surface area is exposed. We will provide a robe, gloves, socks and slippers to protect the extremities.
- Will I feel discomfort during the treatment?
- Many people are pleasantly surprised at how tolerable the treatment is and claim that the session is very invigorating. We also provide gloves, socks and neoprene boots to help with your comfort during the session.
- After the session is over, how will I feel?
- During each session, the body releases endorphins, which are hormones that make you feel good and energetic. Upon stepping out of the cryo unit, you will feel the tingling sensation of the re-oxygenated blood rushing back into your extremities. Many individuals claim feeling relaxed and rejuvenated, and these mood-enhancing effects from each session can last for days.
- What activities can I perform after a session of Whole Body Cryotherapy
- The great thing about WBC is that just five minutes after a session, an individual can partake in any physical activity or event. Since the treatment is dry and not wet like a typical ice bath, an individual’s muscles will not feel numb.
- How often do you recommend I get a cryo treatment?
- We recommend clients initially take 10 treatments in close succession within their first 30 days to maximize results. After that, you can take 2-3 treatments per week to maintain. Some clients may experience noticeable differences after just one treatment, but optimal results typically occur when 10 sessions are completed within your first 3-4 weeks. The total number of sessions recommended may depend on your overall goals of using WBC. But once you experience the increased energy, improved sleep, metabolic boost, and endorphin rush that comes with WBC treatment, you will want to make cryo a part of your lifestyle.
- Is it safe to use nitrogen gas?
- Liquid nitrogen is 100 percent harmless. Nitrogen is a non-flammable and non-toxic gas. The nitrogen being used to cool the Cryo unit is the same nitrogen that makes up the air we breathe (78% of it). During the session, due to the design of the Cryo unit, the client breathes the air in the room as their face is out of the Cryo unit.
- Can’t I get the same effect from an ice bath?
- It is not possible to achieve the same effects with an ice bath. The temperature of an ice bath (30 F to 50 F) can’t come anywhere close to the temperature inside the Cryo unit (-190 F to -270 F). The biological effects that happen from the Cryotherapy session are simply way more powerful than any other cold modality out there. Not to mention, WBC is a whole lot quicker than an ice bath, taking a total of only 180 seconds.
- Are there any health contraindications to Cryotherapy?
- Safety is the most important concern to the team at WholeCryo. We cannot permit certain individuals to enter the Cryo unit due to biological reasons, medical diseases or a lack of research testing. Here is the list of conditions that will prevent the use of WBC:
- Untreated Hypertension: (Fluctuations in blood pressure during a session result in an increase of 10mm/Hg Systolic, but reverse once sthe ession is over)
- Systolic Blood Pressure above 170 mm/Hg or Diastolic Blood Pressure above 100 mm/Hg
- Pregnancy
- Congestive Heart Failure
- Heart Attack within the previous 6 months
- Unstable Angina Pectoris
- Pacemaker
- Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) or known circulatory dysfunction (blood clots)
- COPD
- Severe Anemia
- Cold Allergenic Phenomenon
- Seizure disorders
- Hyperhidrosis (heavy perspiration)
- Safety is the most important concern to the team at WholeCryo. We cannot permit certain individuals to enter the Cryo unit due to biological reasons, medical diseases or a lack of research testing. Here is the list of conditions that will prevent the use of WBC:
Community & Special Event Coverage
Vereen Center Sports Medicine athletic trainers collaborate with physical therapists and sports medicine physicians to provide on-site medical coverage for community special events. Our staff coordinates medical coverage and staffing for various teams and organizations for events ranging from one-day tournaments to multiple-day events.
Community Educational Programming
Vereen Center Sports Medicine athletic trainers and physical therapists are also involved in community educational outreach programming, including lectures, community seminars and continuing education events. These programs are offered to school administrators, coaches, parents, student-athletes and the public.
Specialty Programs
SwingFit Golf Performance
Optimize your swing with help from our Titleist Performance Institute-certified team. SwingFit is a personalized training program that enhances mobility, reduces injury risk and boosts performance for golfers of all levels.
Specialty Programs
LSVT BIG® & LOUD®
LSVT BIG trains people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) to use their bodies more normally. People living with PD or other neurological conditions often move differently, with gestures and actions that become smaller and slower. They may have trouble with getting around, getting dressed and with other activities of daily living. LSVT BIG effectively trains improved movements for any activity, whether “small motor” tasks like buttoning a shirt or “large motor” tasks like getting up from a sofa or chair or maintaining balance while walking. For more information, please visit https://www.lsvtglobal.com/LSVTBig.
School & Community Partnerships
We proudly partner with several local schools and sports organizations to provide on-site support and injury prevention, including:
- Brooks County High School
- Colquitt County High School
- Mitchell County High School
- Pelham High School
- Valdosta High School
- Local special events and tournaments
Ready to Get Back in the Game?
Whether you’re nursing an injury or want to improve your athletic performance, our Sports Medicine team is here to help. No referral is required for cash-pay services like cryotherapy, dry needling or baseline concussion testing.
Call 229-890-3553 to schedule your evaluation or learn more about our programs.