Asterisk Mobile Medical Center

iCHOR’s Athletic Training Facility opens its doors to injured riders.

Temecula, CA
January 4, 2013
iCHOR Sports Medicine, in Temecula is extending the efforts of the Asterisk Mobile Medical Center and offering credentialed riders who log a hard fall or are referred by the AMMC staff, limited use of their training room.   2013 Monster Energy AMA Supercross series athletes will be allowed up to six visits at no charge, by appointment only.

Each week, Eddie Casillas, head Athletic Trainer for the Asterisk Mobile Medical Center receives calls asking for advice on injury management and how to face the issues unique to a professional racing schedule.  This exclusive iCHOR offer will follow the rider from event injury, answer questions, and offer them the best opportunity to maintain their level of fitness and health while undergoing therapy for their injury.

“I am glad we have been able to make this program available for Supercross 2013.  It will fill the void that exists within our community.  Action sports do not have a single specially designed training facility; iCHOR Sports Medicine will offer this choice to the serious athlete.”  Eddie is working to extend the program to Outdoor Motocross so keep watching for updates at iCHOR and Asterisk’s Medic Rig websites.

Rider’s may contact Eddie Casillas, iCHOR Sports Medicine http://ichorsportsmedicine.com directly to learn more about the program.

for Immediate Release
Lake Forest, CA

The Asterisk Mobile Medical Center (AMMC) would like to welcome 6D Helmets as our sponsor for the 2013 Monster Energy Supercross concussion testing and management program for AMA Professional Supercross and Motocross athletes.

Thanks to 6D’s participation, baseline testing for the 2013 Supercross series will be provided at no charge to participants at designated facilities.   Follow-up, release testing and review will also be available in Southern California, by appointment with Eddie Casillas, Program Coordinator at iCHOR Sports Medicine or Paul R. Reiman, M.D. of Alexander Reiman Orthopedics.  Detailed information about the program is offered on the AMMC’s website at http://themedicrig.com.

6D Helmets is a company dedicated to the health and welfare of motorcyclists everywhere and owns the unique patent-pending ‘ODS’ (Omni-Directional Suspension) technology.  Their goal is to provide the public with superior safety helmets from both a technological and design perspective; an ideal pairing for this program.

6D’s support of the AMMC’s concussion program demonstrates their commitment to rider safety and the future of our sport.  “We’re extremely pleased to support the Asterisk Mobile Medical Center and the ‘ImPACT’ concussion testing program. This is a very important program designed to protect the well-being of our athletes and help preserve the future of our sport.” said Bob Weber, President and CEO of 6D Helmets.

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The Asterisk Mobile Medical Center is an emergency care facility available at each AMA professional Outdoor Motocross and Supercross event to staff, participants, and crew at no cost. The full 53 foot hospital trailer is staffed with qualified, experienced medical personnel and offers specialized equipment for our sport’s unique injuries.  The Asterisk Mobile Medical Center is provided to the racing community by Asterisk. Our operating budget is made possible by Feld Motorsports, MX Sports Pro Racing, AMA Racing, various Race teams, as well as individual riders and private donors.

The ATR-1 by 6D Helmets brings an entirely new concept in helmet technology to the athlete. Designed to be more compliant to lower-threshold energy demands as well as mitigating angular acceleration energy demands present in all impacts, the 6D ATR-1 is a truly revolutionary safety product.  Visit http://www.6Dhelmets.com for more information.

The Monster Energy AMA Supercross Series has joined the Lucas Oil Pro AMA Motocross Championship to continue the ImPACT (Immediate Post-Concussion Assessment and Cognitive Testing) neurocognitive test program for their 2013 season.

All previously untested athletes will be required to submit evidence of baseline testing prior to receiving credentials for racing the Supercross series.   Riders who completed their baseline testing with the Asterisk Mobile Medical Center (AMMC) and MX Sports Pro Racing in 2012 will not need to repeat the test until the 2014 season.

Onsite baseline testing can be done in Murrieta, CA with Eddie Casillas at ICHOR Sports Medicine (951-290-8007) and through Paul R. Reiman, M.D. of Alexander Reiman Orthopaedics (951-461-8684), time permitting and by appointment only.  Riders also have the option of online testing at a nominal fee.   Athletes with additional questions should contact Eddie Casillas, Concussion Program coordinator.