OAK Orthopedics to host two sports physical events for local schools

OAK Orthopedics is offering sports physicals for local athletes entering grades 5, 7, 8, 10, 11 and 12 at their Frankfort office on Saturday, June 2, by appointment only, and at their Bradley office on Saturday, June 9, from 8 – 10:30 a.m., for a $20 fee (cash only), which will be donated back to each athlete’s school athletic department.

“We are dedicated to keeping our student athletes in the game, and we want to ensure their health and safety as they prepare for the upcoming sports seasons,” says Michael J. Corcoran, M.D., orthopedic surgeon and practice president at OAK Orthopedics. “Part of their preparation includes these vital pre-participation sports physicals, and we are proud to provide this service while giving back to the athletic departments at our area schools.”

Sports physicals in Frankfort will take place at OAK Orthopedics’ office in the Highland Office Center, Building D, located at 19552 S. Harlem Ave. Appointments must be made in advance by calling (815) 469-3452. 

Sports physicals in Bradley will take place at OAK Orthopedics’ main office, located at 400 S. Kennedy Drive, Suite 100. Student athletes are to attend during the designated time for their school. From 8 – 9:30 a.m., physicals will be offered for athletes from:

  • Beecher Community School District.
  • Bradley-Bourbonnais Community School District.
  • Grant Park Community School District.
  • Momence Community School District.
  • Peotone Community School District.
  • St. Anne Community School District.
  • St. George Community School District.

From 9 – 10:30 a.m., physicals will be offered for athletes from: 

  • Bishop McNamara Catholic Schools.
  • Clifton Community School District.
  • Kankakee Community School District.
  • Manteno Community School District.
  • Reed-Custer Community School District.
  • Watseka Community School District.
  • Wilmington Community School District.
  • Private schools (Grace Christian, St. Paul, Trinity and others).
  • All others.

Student athletes should bring their completed and signed 2018 IESA/IHSA forms. Participants should wear a tank top and shorts to the event.

For questions regarding the sports physicals or to schedule an appointment with one of the orthopedic specialists at OAK Orthopedics, please call (815) 928-8050.