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Alabama Adapted

Alabama Adapted Athletics Sports Medicine

Alabama Adapted Athletics Sports Medicine

Mission Statement

The University of Alabama Adapted Athletics Sports Medicine Program is dedicated to advancing the health, performance, and quality of life of adapted athletes through exceptional, individualized care. We recognize that every athlete brings a unique combination of medical, functional, and performance needs, and we are committed to creating care plans that support the whole athlete. 

Our approach integrates sports medicine, rehabilitation, performance, wellness, education, and interdisciplinary collaboration to help athletes remain healthy, perform at their highest level, and achieve their goals in sport and beyond. We strive to anticipate the unique challenges of adapted sport, proactively address health and performance needs, and create an environment where athletes feel supported, heard, and empowered in their healthcare. 

We are committed to advancing adapted athlete healthcare through evidence-based practice, continued professional development, innovation, and research. We will continually evaluate our services, policies, and practices to ensure that our athletes receive care that reflects the evolving standards of sports medicine and the specific demands of adapted sport. 

At the center of our program is the belief that exceptional healthcare begins with understanding the athlete. We will advocate for our athletes, collaborate across disciplines, and pursue innovative solutions that remove barriers to health, participation, and performance. 

Vision Statement

To redefine excellence in collegiate adapted athlete healthcare by becoming a national leader in sports medicine, performance, education, and research. We are committed to providing a model of care where every adapted athlete receives individualized, comprehensive support that recognizes their unique needs and empowers them to reach their fullest potential on the court, on the track, and beyond. 
 
MEET THE STAFF
 
Name Position Email
Alex Curry Alex Curry Assistant Athletic Director of Sports Medicine and High Performance Accurry2@ua.edu
Liv Olivia Turner Athletic Training Fellow Oaturner@ua.edu 


PHYSICIANS AND MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS 
Name Position Email
DR. BRETT BENTLEY Dr. Brett Bentley Team Physician
Alex Box  Team Optometrist Office@boyeyecare.com 
AT Matthew McKenzie Licensed Professional Counselor- Men's Wheelchair Basketball  Mbmckenzie1@ua.edu 
Cody Cody Wager Psychologist- Para Track and Field, Wheelchair Tennis Cawager@ua.edu 
AT Demond Washington Psychologist- Women's Wheelchair Basketball   Dwashington7@ua.edu 

Hospital: 

DCH Regional Medical Center Hospital  
809 University Blvd. E. 
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 
 

Urgent Care:  

American Family Care Midtown  
710 15th Street East 
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 
 
Phone: 205-931-0320 
 
Monday-Friday 8:00am-7:00pm 
Saturday and Sunday 8:00am-6:00pm
 

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