Montrose Regional Health, Western Slope Orthopaedics, and Montrose County School District Partner to Offer Sports Physicals

Low-cost physicals help student-athletes prepare for the upcoming sports season

MONTROSE, Colo. (April 24, 2026) – Mountain View Therapy (MVT) at Montrose Regional Health is partnering with Western Slope Orthopaedics (WSO) and Montrose County School District (MCSD) to offer multidisciplinary sports physicals for students in eighth grade through high school in the Montrose County School District.

Physicals will be offered from 3 to 7 p.m. Monday, May 19, at MVT River Landing, Suite 110, in the Ambulatory Care Center, 3330 S. Rio Grande Ave. Appointments will be scheduled in 15-minute intervals, with four athletes seen during each time slot.

“Sports physicals are essential because they give us a baseline of an athlete’s strength, mobility, and overall health before the season begins,” said Scott Baadte, physical therapist and head of MVT at River Landing. “Sports physicals aren’t just about clearance to play. They’re about keeping athletes safe, performing at their best, and staying in the game all season long. We are excited about this community partnership.”

Each exam will take about one hour. Students will be evaluated by a primary care physician, an orthopaedic surgeon, and a physical therapist or athletic trainer at different stages of the assessment. The cost is $25 per exam, with proceeds benefiting the MCSD sports medicine program.

To schedule a physical, call MVT River Landing at 970-497-5978. Appointments may also be scheduled through Olathe High School by contacting Felicia Avila, RN, at 970-249-7725, ext. 5600. Appointments are first-come, first-served.