Forté Sports Medicine and Orthopedics

As the official sports medicine provider of the IHSAA (Indiana High School Athletic Association, Inc.), we champion youth athletes. We send the best of luck to all of the cross country athletes at this weekend's state finals!

We’re under the lights for another Friday night football! 🏈 Our team physicians and Franciscan Health Athletic Trainers are honored to provide sideline coverage for our high school partners across the state, including:
Dr. Jonathan Smerek covering Guerin Catholic with athletic trainers Abby Rumer and Jeff Franciosi.

Dr. Dale Snead, Dr. Peter Maiers and Dr. Ryan Nixon covering the Brebeuf vs. Roncalli game.

Dr. Ryan Nixon covering Roncalli with athletic trainers Megan Pakkala and Michael Sundae.

Dr. Tyler McCarroll covering Cathedral with athletic trainer, Mike Hunker and Dr. Joe Richardville.

We are proud to be the official sports medicine provider of the IHSAA Athletic Association. Best of luck to all of the soccer athletes at this weekend's state finals!

Happy Halloween from our Forté staff! 🎃👻

Our Game Ready rental program brings cold and compression therapy to your home. Our partnership with Avanos allows your recovery to now be even more convenient. Game Ready’s comprehensive line of wraps uses dual-action technology to simultaneously deliver cold and compression therapies from head to toe.
Call today or request an appointment in Carmel to reserve your Game Ready. https://bit.ly/41U1YGF

Forté provides a Run Fit program specifically designed with functional tests to evaluate and assess runners' range of motion, flexibility and strength. The physical therapist will provide gait analysis and exercises or running mechanics corrections to help improve performance and lessen injury risk. Are you a runner who could benefit from this program? Schedule an appointment today: https://bit.ly/3X5mIrg.

We’re kicking it off to sectionals! 🏈

Dr. Jonathan Smerek covering Guerin Catholic with Jeff Franciosi, ATC.

Dr. Michael Bender covering Park Tudor with Sarah Luken, ATC.

Dr. Ryan Nixon covering Roncalli with athletic trainers Megan Pakkala and Michael Sundell.

Walk in to Forté Fast for immediate access to our orthopedic urgent care for a sports injury, broken bone, as well as a muscle or tendon sprain or tear. Our in-house imaging team and orthopedic specialists will work collaboratively to get you back to your forté. Learn more about our three convenient Forté Fast locations here: https://bit.ly/3boDDTq.

Did you know Forté provides spinal care all the way from chiropractic care, interventional pain management to surgery? Our skilled team of spine specialists are here to provide you a personalized treatment plan. If you're experiencing back pain, schedule an appointment: https://bit.ly/3VB9FO3.

Our full-body screening process helps us identify potential issues with movement, joints and flexibility so we can create more targeted treatment plans. A functional movement screening helps to show how a patient’s body moves in order to assess for potential for injuries. Learn more about the benefits of a Functional Movement Screen. https://bit.ly/45UET8r

Looking to elevate your golf game? Forté offers a Golf Fit program operated by physical therapists who assess your golf swing to identify ways to enhance your flexibility, balance and strength. A video analysis of your swing will address areas for improvement and our team will provide you specific exercises for you. Learn more about our Golf Fit program https://bit.ly/3mJ3zP4

Joy, we are thrilled to hear this. We thank you for trusting in our team to provide you with much needed pain relief. Learn more about Forte Sports Medicine and Orthopedics services and providers here: https://bit.ly/4bxp49j.

Friday nights lights! 🏈

Dr. Michael Del Busto is on the sidelines for Park Tudor with athletic trainer Sarah Luken.

Dr. Kevin Condict and athletic trainer Burke Emmert are on the sidelines for Tipton High School.

If you are struggling with pain, you may be a good candidate for our interventional pain management services. Forté provides a variety of innovative diagnostics and treatment options for neck, arms, back, legs and feet. From TenJet, as seen here, EMG, shockwave therapy and more, our team is here to help. Learn more about interventional pain management offerings: https://bit.ly/4f34X5h.

Forté is partnered with Hurt App to provide free and immediate online or app access to orthopedic specialists any time of the day, 365 days a year. Be prepared in the event of an injury by downloading the app or bookmarking the website: https://bit.ly/3Pc1Sp1.

From Forté Fast urgent walk-in care, rehabilitation and sports medicine services to imaging, medical equipment, chiropractic and surgical needs, our Carmel clinic is an epicenter for top-quality orthopedic care in Central Indiana. We have an outdoor turf area for athletes to rehab, as well as a state-of-the-art indoor facility. Our team of physicians and therapists are experts to getting you back to your forté. Learn more about our services and providers at our Carmel clinic here: https://bit.ly/3yVPunD.

As we continue to celebrate Physical Therapy Month, we’re spotlighting our Greenwood Physical Therapist team! They are dedicated to helping our southside patients get back to sport and their forté. Drop a comment below to your favorite Greenwood PT team member. Thank you to our hardworking Forté physical therapy team!

Is hip pain or discomfort interfering with your daily life and activities? Joint replacement may be an option for you. Learn more about our surgeons and hip replacement surgery: https://bit.ly/4dCCd1U

A crisp fall night under lights 🏈

Dr. Jonathan Smerek covering Guerin Catholic with Abby Rumer,ATC.

Dr. Matthew Negaard covering Heritage Christian with athletic trainers Kelcey Granger and Anna Nelson.

Dr. Michael Bender covering Park Tudor with Sarah Luken, ATC.

Dr. Ryan Nixon covering Roncalli with athletic trainers Megan Pakkala and Michael Sundell as they take on Cathedral with athletic trainer, Mike Hunker and Dr. Joe Richardville and Dr. Jenna Walls.

Dr. Lance Rettig covering North Central with Miho Sayles, ATC.

We are celebrating our incredible Carmel team for Physical Therapy Month! Give a shout out to your favorite rehab team member in the comments. From total joint, acute injuries, sports medicine and postoperative rehab, our team works hard to get patients back to their forté. Thank you to our hardworking Forté PT team!

When you visit Forté for your sports medicine and orthopedic injury needs, we provide convenient, in-house access to bracing and medical equipment. From cryotherapy and braces to canes, crutches and exercise tools, we have the equipment you need to get you back to your forté. Check out more here: https://bit.ly/3wtITNp

Have you heard about orthobiologics? This regenerative medicine approaches orthopedic injuries and diseases of the muscle, soft tissue, tendons and joints by using natural substances to speed healing. Our team is here to provide Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP), Platelet Poor Plasma (PPP), Alpha-2-Macroglobin (A*M) and more orthobiologics offerings to help with your injury or condition. Learn how this may help your condition or schedule an appointment here: https://bit.ly/3Kw5mAL.

We celebrate our exceptional team of Physician Assistants as part of National PA Week! Thank you for all you do for our patients! If you have a note of thanks for your favorite Physician Assistant, share it in the comments.

Are you a runner? Finding the perfect shoe is key to not only performance, but also injury prevention. Our Run Fit program provides a gait analysis and thorough evaluation for runners. We also partner with Athletic Annex Running Centre to gear up our patients with proper, client-specific footwear. Read our blog for five tips to finding the right running shoe: https://bit.ly/3rYrNrP.

October is Physical Therapy Month. Today, we celebrate our Noblesville PT team! From total joint, acute injuries, sports medicine and postoperative rehab, our team works hard to get patients back to their forté. Share your shout outs to your Noblesville PT member in the comments. Thank you to our Noblesville Forté PT team!