
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn.— The continued close collaboration between Ballad Health and East Tennessee State University (ETSU) will now bolster sports medicine services across the region, with the introduction of Highlands Sports Medicine.
A member of Ballad Health Medical Associates and powered by ETSU Health, Highlands Sports Medicine will bring ETSU Health’s current BucSports Medicine clinic into a growing network of sports medicine care that includes existing Ballad Health Medical Associates Sports Medicine practices in Johnson City and Big Stone Gap, Virginia.
Click here to read the full press release announcing the opening of Highlands Sports Medicine.
What services do they provide?
Highlands Sports Medicine serves patients of all ages, helping them achieve their optimal physical well-being through a commitment to comprehensive care and a range of services that includes fitness, strength and conditioning training; sport-specific training regimens; sports physicals; injury prevention and rehabilitation for sport or recreation-related injuries; and access to skilled orthopedic surgeons.
Additionally, the collaboration between Ballad Health and ETSU Health will grow athletic training programs and services available in area schools, ensuring a clear path for future students who want to pursue a career in sports medicine.
Where is it located?
The BucSports Medicine clinic on ETSU’s campus will continue serving its existing patients at 1043 Jack Vest Drive; the Highlands Sports Medicine in Johnson City clinic accepts patients at its location on 161 Heart Drive and the Big Stone Gap clinic is accepting patients at 1980 Holton Ave., Suite 203. All Highlands Sports Medicine clinics serve patients Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.




