PATIENT INFORMATION

Preparing For Your Visit

Welcome to VCOM Sports & Osteopathic Medicine located in Blacksburg, VA. Our mission is to provide outstanding individualized care for patients while focusing on the health of the whole person. At VCOM Sports & Osteopathic Medicine, we combine a thorough understanding of anatomy and physiology with the hands-on science of osteopathic care to give our patients a true path to their best health. We welcome you to our practice and look forward to serving the medical needs of our Blacksburg, VA, community and beyond.

We are pleased to provide patient-focused health care that aims to find the root cause of your pain or illness and not just treat symptoms. We listen to your concerns and offer a whole body perspective on wellness and healing. We tailor all of our treatments to the individual with the goal of restoring men and women to their optimal health. Gets started today at our location in Blacksburg, Virginia and receive expert care from our compassionate providers. We can’t wait to see you and get you back to feeling your best!

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Helpful Patient Information For Your Visit

  • If you need to be seen for more than one body part please let us know as soon as possible to best accommodate the length of time needed for your appointment.
  • Please arrive 30 minutes prior to your appointment as this time will be spent with check-in, insurance, and paperwork.
  • It is mandatory that you bring all insurance cards, forms, identification cards, policy numbers and methods of copayment.
  • If you cannot make your appointment, please notify us 24 hours in advance. If you are late for your appointment, please call ahead and notify our office, you may need to reschedule for a different date and time. We appreciate your cooperation.
  • Please bring current/prior relative imaging (x-rays, MRI, CT, etc) to your appointment.
  • You may be asked to change into a gown and/or shorts for your examination. For your comfort, you may choose instead to follow these recommendations:
    • Neck: sports bras for females
    • Back: non-denim shorts, sports bras for females
    • Shoulder: Sports bras for females
    • Elbow/Wrist/Hand: ability to access the shoulder
    • Hip: non-denim shorts
    • Knee: non-denim shorts
    • Ankle/Foot: ability to see the knee
    • Nerve Testing (EMG)
      • Arms-ability to access the elbow
      • Legs – non-denim shorts

We appreciate the opportunity to provide you with our care and hope this information is helpful. Should you have additional questions, do not hesitate to call our office at 540-232-8405.

Study Participants Needed for Low Back Pain Research

We are seeking participants for a research study titled “Ultrasound Assessment of the Thoracolumbar Fascia in Individuals with and without Low Back Pain, and Treatment Response with OMT or Hydrodissection.” This study aims to improve the understanding of the thoracolumbar fascia’s role in low back pain. Participants will undergo a physical exam and ultrasound imaging, with some receiving Osteopathic Manipulative Therapy or hydrodissection treatments. The study is conducted by VCOM in collaboration with Virginia Tech, funded by the DoD and AOA, with compensation provided.