RANGELEY – On Friday, August 12, Central Maine Orthopaedics, a division of Spectrum Medical Group, will be holding fall sports clearance physicals at their Rangeley Clinic located at the Rangeley Health & Wellness Center. Student athletes will receive a thorough physical and, as long as the student is found to be in good health, a sports participation clearance form. Physicals will cost only $25 and are by appointment only.
Physicals will be administered by Paul Cain, MD and Christina Lincoln, DO. Cain is a board-certified orthopaedic sports medicine surgeon at CMO with various areas of specialty, including sports medicine, arthroscopic and open surgery of the shoulder and knee, knee ligament reconstruction, and cartilage restoration. Cain has been holding orthopaedic clinic hours at Rangeley Health and Wellness for more than a year.
Lincoln is joining Cain for this clinic. She’s a resident at Central Maine Medical Center, with a strong interest in family medicine. She can relate to student athletes as she has been playing soccer since she was very young. Lincoln enjoys outdoor activities, especially in the Rangeley area.
“I love interacting with student athletes – they have so much passion, drive and determination. I want to help keep our local student athletes in the best shape they can be to perform at their optimal levels and prevent injuries this fall sports season,” said Cain.
The Rangeley Health and Wellness Center is located at 25 Dallas Hill Road in Rangeley. Appointments can be made by calling 344-2260. $25 physical fee is due at the time of service. CMO is only able to accept cash or checks, made payable to Central Maine Orthopaedics, at their Rangeley Clinic.
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