Jessica becomes a part of Champion Care Program with DISC Sports & Spine Center
February 8, 2012
Los Angeles – February 1, 2012 – DISC Sports & Spine Center (DISC), an official medical services provider for the U.S. Olympic Team, announced the eight Team USA hopefuls it will sponsor through its “Champion Care” program for their journey to the 2012 Olympic Games in London. DISC’s “Champion Care” athletes include track and field stars Lolo Jones, Brianna Glenn, Jenny Adams and Brad Walker, swimmers Eric Shanteau and Jessica Hardy, BMX’s Mike Day and triathlon athlete Sarah Haskins.
As all eight strive to become part of Team USA, DISC will continue to play a vital role in their success stories through a sponsorship featuring complementary top-quality medical care–an immense benefit when premium health care costs are often exorbitant. Through DISC’s partnership with the USOC, the “Champion Care” athletes will have access to an elite medical team, a range of integrated services and a world-class facility in which they can both recover and train. In addition, each athlete will receive a stipend to help cover training expenses.
For their part, the “Champion Care” athletes have given DISC access to their personal journeys on the road to the 2012 Olympics Games, including the documented and potentially career ending injuries that DISC identified and treated. With permission, DISC will share these stories through videos, interviews and profiles released as the athletes train, attempt to qualify and ultimately compete on the world’s largest stage in London.
“We are thrilled to play a part in helping such extraordinary athletes achieve their Olympic dreams,” said Dr. Robert S. Bray, Jr., DISC’s CEO and Founding Director. “We also look forward to inspiring other hopefuls through their unique accounts about the challenges they’ve faced in competing for a spot on Team USA. While their injuries are just one part of the story, the health of an athlete is at the foundation of his or her long-term success.”
Jessica Hardy, a World Champion swimmer and Team USA athlete, set three world records before the age of 21. After missing the 2008 Olympic Games, Hardy has come back strong, being crowned the World Champion in the 50m breaststroke and winning a silver medal in the 4x100m freestyle relay. Hardy has used DISC’s Soft Tissue Center for medical treatment on her shoulder, as well as for rehabilitation, strength and conditioning, acupuncture and sports psychology.
About DISC Sports & Spine Center
As an official medical services provider of the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) and Red Bull athletes, DISC Sports & Spine Center (DISC) is one of America’s foremost providers of minimally invasive spine procedures and advanced arthroscopic techniques. Dr. Robert S. Bray, Jr. founded DISC with the vision of delivering an unparalleled patient experience for those suffering from sports injuries, orthopedic issues and spine disorders. DISC’s individually picked, highly specialized physicians apply both established and innovative solutions to diagnose, treat and rehabilitate their patients in a one-stop, multi-disciplinary setting. With a wide range of specialists under one roof, the result is an unmatched continuity of care with more efficiency, less stress for the patient and a zero MRSA infection rate. For more information, contact DISC at 866.481.DISC or visit www.discmdgroup.com.
