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Your Trusted Source for Endurance Sports Health
Training for triathlons taught Chris about the importance of smart injury prevention and treatment and how to recover strong after racing wins big and small — all of which our AdventHealth sports medicine specialists can support you with, too.
- Preventive Care
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When you know how to prevent injuries, you can hit the trail, track, road or beach and run with confidence. If you need professional guidance from our experienced teams, AdventHealth sports medicine professionals can give you tips to prevent common running-related injuries so you can keep running injury-free.
- Expert Care for Running Injuries
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Our sports medicine physicians and physical therapists work together to help you recover from injuries and get back to doing what you love as quickly and safely as possible.
Whether it’s your goal to participate in an IRONMAN event someday or just get back to the sport you love without pain slowing you down, we’ll work one-on-one with you to develop a customized treatment plan that gets you back on your feet.
- Trusted Advice for Runners
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The more you know, the better you run. Our sports medicine specialists offer expert advice to help you run strong. Get running tips and tricks online, via email and through social media.
- Post-Race Recovery
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Recovery is a key part of running strong, especially after race day. AdventHealth physical therapists can help soothe sore muscles and rejuvenate your legs after your racing event.
Meet the Medical Team Behind Chris Nikic

Trevor Hicks
Trevor has been a licensed physical therapist for more than four years. He received his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from UCF and has certifications in Functional Movement Screening, Neuro and Concussion. A serious runner himself, he enjoys helping others compete.

Sam Singleton
Samuel is a Board certified orthopedic physical therapist and has been practicing for 11 years. He received his Doctorate in Physical therapy from the University of Maryland Eastern Shore. As a former collegiate sprinter, he loves working with athletes and runners of all types helping them return to an optimal level of performance.
Bruce Kalish
Bruce has been an Athletic Trainer, Personal Trainer, and Physical Therapist Assistant for over 40 years. These diverse skills have allowed him to work with professional football leagues as well as Division I athletics at Arizona State University and now with AdventHealth Sports Med and Rehab. Beyond his passion of helping athletes and patients reach their goals you will find him relaxing with his other passion, his wife Missy.
John Burnside
John joined AdventHealth following 16 years in college athletics and extensive experience working with a multi-disciplinary healthcare team to serve active individuals. John is a member of the National Athletic Trainer’s Association and enjoys running, cycling, swimming, and spending time with his family.

Sports Medicine Care You Can Count On
Whether you’re a casual runner or are a seasoned pro training for your next big event, count on our AdventHealth Sports Med and Rehab team to help keep you injury-free and bounce back after a setback, too. We’ll keep you on the road or trail with trusted advice, expert physical therapy care and more.