In 2022, a survey was conducted within a Division I Collegiate Athletics Department involving 196 present Division I Collegiate Student-Athletes. The survey investigated the athletes’ age, gender, and their history of injuries or orthopedic surgeries prior to and during their college years.1
Previously prescribed opiate misuse beyond prescribed purposes was identified in 14 athletes out of less than 200 total (7.1% of the students). A significant portion of collegiate student-athletes had been prescribed opiates for orthopedic injury or surgery, and then continued to use them for non-pain relief purposes.1
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Over 7% of D1 student-athletes with injuries reported continued use beyond prescription purposes!
Studies like these motivate the team at StemWave to support Division 1 athletes, like the UConn Huskies, with donations and training. And it’s making a difference!
StemWave’s focused wave therapy device was donated to The University of Connecticut in July 2022 after Coach Dan Hurley’s third season of struggling to bring the UConn Huskies men’s basketball program to the top of its game. We now know that the following season was a real game-changer for Coach Hurley. They’ve since won two years in a row!
StemWave is a leader in non-invasive regenerative technology, with a mission to change traditional healthcare most specifically for pain.
“We recognize that we are now in a new world where medical devices have the potential to replace many prescription medications; reducing addiction and abuse. So, why not get these solutions out to student-athletes so prone to injury early in life, and keep the potential of prescription dependency down?” states Tom Kostopoulos, founder and CEO of StemWave.
StemWave is a leader in non-invasive regenerative technology, with a mission to change traditional healthcare most specifically for pain.
Why are we so excited about the UConn Huskies Second Nationals win?
This week, our team at StemWave is celebrating alongside the University of Connecticut as its men’s basketball team clinched the national championship for the NCAA for the second consecutive year!
“We’re big sports fans here at StemWave,” says Kostopoulos, “especially because we’re confident our technology is going to help bring athletic achievement to the next level by providing better solutions for athletic injuries.”
How are basketball injuries treated in university programs competing at the highest level?
In a post game interview with CBS Sports, UConn Coach Dan Hurley expressed his admiration for the team’s extraordinary accomplishments, emphasizing the significance of the athletic program’s players.
“To achieve back-to-back championships in the face of adversity speaks volumes about the resilience and dedication of our players,” said Coach Hurley.3
UConn’s website outlines Hurley’s “no holds” philosophy stating: “every Husky on the court is involved in every play, offensively and defensively. No possessions off at either end.”4
With such an aggressive style of play, it’s no surprise the UConn Basketball women’s team is also at the top of their competitive team, but unfortunately, this season, they have been suffering a heavy record of injuries on the court.5
So finding treatments and therapies for these top-tier athletes is priority number one for UConn’s athletics department, which is planning another StemWave device in 2027 for their renovated facility. StemWave is key to helping UConn Sports Medicine department get the athlete’s back in the game faster.
UConn is planning another StemWave device in 2027 for their renovated athletic facility.
Studies like these motivate the team at StemWave to support Division 1 athletes, like the UConn Huskies, with donations and training. And it’s making a difference!
StemWave’s focused wave therapy device was donated to The University of Connecticut in July 2022 after Coach Dan Hurley’s third season of struggling to bring the UConn Huskies men’s basketball program to the top of its game. We now know that the following season was a real game-changer for Coach Hurley. They’ve since won two years in a row!
How do athletes avoid lifelong injuries without prescription medication?
StemWave has been shown to effectively reduce pain and inflammation with many musculoskeletal conditions athletes suffer from.2 Despite facing injuries and adversities, the UConn Huskies have emerged triumphant two years in a row, showcasing unparalleled resilience and determination on the court. StemWave’s innovative technology has aided the Huskies’ rehabilitation process at UConn, providing a non-invasive alternative for treating and healing injuries such as ankle sprains, muscle pulls, knee injuries, and other common injuries in basketball players.
What does Athletic Training for medical devices at universities look like with StemWave?
StemWave trained the UConn Sports Medicine team in the Burton Family Football Complex in 2022. Today, UConn has three different weight rooms and multiple team centers that use progressive technology to support the athletic program’s remarkable journey to healing and ultimate success.
Dr. Allen Manison of Columbia Advanced Chiropractic conducted the original training for StemWave to the athletic medical staff at UConn, while on campus in Summer 2022.
Dr. Manison is a Diplomate of the American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians®. This is the highest level of sports training a chiropractor can receive. He views StemWave as an incredible modality and adds:
“Although there are many options for pain and inflammation reduction, none match the effectiveness of StemWave and no other device offers the regenerative effects of true focused wave therapy.”
Here is a video of Dr. Mansion discussing this technology in depth, as it relates to musculoskeletal conditions and other sports-related injuries:
How does StemWave Support University Athletics?
The University of Connecticut is renowned for its commitment to excellence, both on and off the court. UConn has state-of-the-art rehabilitation and training facilities, equipped with advanced technologies including StemWave and other cutting-edge resources they need to excel.
As StemWave celebrates this historic victory alongside the University of Connecticut, it reaffirms its dedication to advancing sports medicine and supporting athletes in achieving their full potential. StemWave is a groundbreaking focused wave therapy medical device used in practices nationwide, with a mission to change traditional healthcare, it often donates machines to support high-level athletes using the most advanced technologies for pain therapy available on the market today.
How can you introduce StemWave to your medical practice?
If you’re a medical professional treating athlete’s for pain or injury, take it from the best in the athletic landscape, StemWave is the right device for your practice. You can learn more about StemWave here: StemWave.com
Keywords: UConn Huskies men’s basketball, Dan Hurley, UConn women’s basketball, pain management, collegiate athlete, opiate misuse, NCAA basketball, march madness, medical devices, athletic training
Reference Index
- Rugg, C. M., Cheah, J. W., Vomer, R., & Lau, B. C. (2022). Opiate use patterns among collegiate athletes. Curēus. https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.31152
- Khanna, S. (2023, September 23). “I still have weakness and atrophy”: After an injury ended his career, 60-YO veteran bodybuilder reveals the horrors of living with it despite surgery. EssentiallySports. https://www.essentiallysports.com/bodybuilding-news-i-still-have-weakness-and-atrophy-after-an-injury-ended-his-career-yo-veteran-bodybuilder-reveals-the-horrors-of-living-with-it-despite-surgery/
- UConn coach Dan Hurley joins brother Bobby, former Duke star, as repeat national champion – CBSSports.com. (n.d.). CBSSports.com. https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/uconn-coach-dan-hurley-joins-brother-bobby-former-duke-star-as-repeat-national-champion/
- University of Connecticut Athletics. (2024, April 10). Back-To-Back titles make UConn the envy of college basketball. University of Connecticut Athletics. https://uconnhuskies.com/news/2024/4/10/mens-basketball-back-to-back-titles-make-uconn-the-envy-of-college-basketball.aspx
- Eaton-Robb, P. (2024, January 23). Caroline Ducharme becomes the fifth UConn women’s player to be lost for the season | AP News. AP News. https://apnews.com/article/uconn-injuries-ducharme-auriemma-d79ab9d3b7254188d29513384b3e9e96
