Lifebridge Health in partnership with NovaCare Rehabilitation is proud to provide Athletic Training, Physical Therapy and Physician resources to Baltimore Celtic Soccer Club. In addition to NovaCare Licensed Athletic Trainers being present at home games, we have physician and physical therapy resources available. For your convenience, the below resources are provided to assist with referral needs to health care providers that specialize in sports injuries.
Team Sports Physician Providers
LifeBridge Health Sports Medicine
Baltimore Celtic Soccer Club members have direct access to LifeBridge Health’s sports medicine team of providers.
Need To Make An Appointment?
To Speak With Someone:
Vince Dicriscio, PhD, ATC, CSCS
Sports Medicine Program Coordinator
Phone: 667-219-6324
vdicriscio@lifebridgehealth.org
LifeBridge Health Sports Medicine Team
Dr. Craig Bennett – Orthopaedics
Dr. Erica Gaertner – Sports Med Primary Care
Taylor Burch – Sports Med Physician Assistant
NovaCare Rehabilitation and LifeBridge Health Physical Therapy
We offer complimentary injury consultations and Direct Access Physical Therapy. With over 30 physical therapy centers in the area to serve your needs. Visit www.novacare.com to locate a clinic year you.
To Speak With Someone:
Baltimore Celtic families can use the NovaCare injury hotline to get connected to physician care or PT. Contact injuryhotline@novacare.com.
Sports Medicine Information in Partnership With 
Sports Medicine Information in Partnership With
Healthy Knee Stability for Athletes
This video, brought to us by NovaCare, walks through knee exercises that can be implemented into a fitness routine.
Dynamic Stretching
This video, brought to us by NovaCare, walks through upper and lower body stretches that can be implemented into a fitness routine.
Physical Therapy for Concussion Recovery in Athletes
A concussion can result from any impact or blow to the head, neck or body. Josh Bixler, physical therapist, discusses concussions and our return to play program for athletes.
The Role of Athletic Trainers
Athletic trainers play an integral part in keeping athletes healthy and on the field. NovaCare athletic trainers work as an extension of the team, focusing on injury prevention, treatment and keeping athletes performing at their maximum potential.
Post-Concussion Syndrome
Post-Concussion Syndrome (PCS) follows the occurrence of an injury or trauma to the head. Not all people who suffer mild traumatic head injury experience PCS; however, this syndrome may be worse in people who have had previous concussions or head trauma.
Common Running Injuries
Injuries that cause leg pain can be debilitating and are very common in competitive and recreation runners. With an individualized treatment plan, these injuries can be effectively treated with physical therapy.