Rethink your limitsÂ
OPS partners with Fort Wayne Orthopedics to provide access to advanced surgical procedures with a focus on returning to play safely and effectively. Our fellowship-trained surgeons utilize minimally invasive techniques wherever possible, while our sports medicine physicians can treat a wide range of non-surgical conditions.
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OPS certified/licensed athletic trainers partner with schools and sports organizations across the region. Our dedicated staff help educate athletes, coaches and parents on injury protocols and prevention and are available throughout the year to assist in diagnosing and treating injuries.Â
OPS athletic trainers are on the front lines of performance injuries and are an extremely valuable asset.
Get back on track
Get back on track with our chiropractic team of Dr. Jason Russell and Dr. Nick Goins. From sports related non-surgical injuries to the aches and pains of everyday life, we treat each patient like they are family.Â
Are you injured?
ARE YOU INJURED? CALL 260-435-2631 TO LEARN MORE ABOUT OPS CONCIERGE SERVICE, OUR FAST TRACK TO IMMEDIATE CARE.
When an injury occurs, get the care you need right away with OPS Concierge Service. You simply give us a call, and we will:
Dr. Jason Russell is the founder and director of Optimum Performance Sports (OPS). OPS is the sports medicine and sports performance division of Lutheran Health Network. He received his B.S. in Kinesiology from Indiana University and his Doctorate degree from National University of Health Sciences. Dr. Russell has a concentration in the fields of biomechanics, gait analysis, gait therapy, and complicated movement disorders, and he has 10 years of experience with resistance and aerobic exercise adaptations and speed development. Dr. Russell lectures regularly on the treatment and prevention of athletic injuries and on speed development in athletes. His clinical interests are conservative musculoskeletal medicine with particular emphasis on running injuries, foot and hip pain, and overuse injuries.
Zac has his M.S in. Sports Management from the University of Tennessee and his B.S. in Athletic Training from Purdue University. He started his athletic training career as an internship with the Buffalo Bills from 2008 - 2009. He was a graduate assistant for the University of Tennessee football team from 2010-2012. After graduation he was the head athletic trainer for the Fort Wayne Mad Ants of the NBA G-League from 2012 - 2014 and at Bishop Dwenger HIgh School from 2014- 2018. He has been in his role with OPS as the director of sports medicine since 2017. Outside of work you can find him enjoying the lake with his wife and two sons. He is the jack of all trades and is always taking on new house projects. He enjoys gaining as much useless information as possible through listening to podcasts on his commute to work.
Dr. Goins has his Doctorate of Chiropractic Medicine Degree and his B.S. in Human Biology from National University of Health Sciences, and his B.A. in Biology and Molecular Biology from Coe College. He has taken courses in Primal Reflex Release Technique, Advanced Orthopedics and Gait Analysis, Global Rehabilitation and Injury Prevention, Be Activated, and coursework from Postural Restoration Institute. He also earned his Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist Certification. He utilizes aspects from all of these techniques and works them into his own framework when working and evaluating patients. He regularly lectures on injury prevention and athlete development. When not at work, you can find Dr. Goins spending time with his, Jamie, and 2 children. He also enjoys reading, watching movies, exercising to try and prevent dad bod, and searching financial literature to find the next big stock about to make a run.
Lucas Berghoff, D.O., is a board-certified Family Medicine and Sports Medicine physician specializing in Sports Medicine. He focuses on sports-related injuries and recovery, providing non-surgical treatment to competitive athletes, weekend warriors, and active individuals. Non-surgical care may include osteopathic manipulative treatment, bracing, and the use of ultrasound to guide imaging, injections, and procedures. Dr. Berghoff's medical interests include biomechanics, running medicine, ultrasound guided interventions, and medical problems in athletes. He actively subscribes to the philosophy that "movement is medicine" and wants to get all of his patients moving at the level they desire. He is actively involved with the care of athletes at many of our OPS affiliated schools. Outside of medicine, Dr. Berghoff can be found spending time with his family trying out new restaurants, traveling, and getting outside to do something active.
With growth comes greater responsibility to be a superb community partner. OPS has made it a priority to have a positive impact within its geographical footprint, and is proud to provide sports medicine services to a variety of different organizations and clubs.
Angola High School
Cali CasaburoÂ
Tyler Nusbaum
Central Noble High SchoolÂ
Cody ConradÂ
Canterbury High School
Shari CasaburoÂ
Carroll High School
Jeremy GallÂ
Steve Lubbehusen
Jordan ReddingÂ
Churubusco High School
Skyler OverleeseÂ
Columbia City High School
Adam NahrwoldÂ
Garrett Vandersaul
Dekalb High School
Cody EntenmanÂ
Rick WilliamsÂ
Bishop Dwenger High School
Tony GambillÂ
Kelly GraysonÂ
Eastbrook High School
Samantha Barajas
Fremont High School
Stephanie CobleÂ
Garrett High School
Trisch Schenkel
Cathy TinklerÂ
Grace College
Alivia KrugerÂ
Courtney MundellÂ
Homestead High School
Kendra MesserÂ
Sydney ThompsonÂ
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Fort Wayne Komets
Matt Willett
Lakeland Christian Academy
Jeremy Baldes
Lakewood Park Christian
Gina Harmon
Fort Wayne Mad Ants/Fort Wayne FC
Dan Roselli
Norwell High School
Kayla Grotrian
Emily Hopkins
Oak Hill High School
Erin Dean
Paulding High School
Cassy Beardsley
Purdue Fort Wayne University
Nick Antonelli
Leo Corral
Andrew Delagrange
Emily Giorgi
Madeline Pellikan
Emily Pinski
The Plex
Tracy Thomas
Taylor University
KC Hackman
Patience Ramsey
Adam Sparks
Joe Walter
Tippecanoe Valley High School
Jen Backus
Triton High School
Eric Callahan
Warsaw High School
Corey Branam
Cassey Eherenman
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Discounts available for Lutheran Health Network Employees, Military, First Responders, and Students. Contact membership sales for more information.Â
A first of its kind in Indiana, OPS is proud to feature a 42-bike cycle room featuring Stages Studio bikes and programming. Escape the grind of everyday life with this high energy, party on a bike workout!
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Get back on track with our chiropractic team of Dr. Jason Russell and Dr. Nick Goins. From sports related non-surgical injuries to the aches and pains of everyday life, we treat each patient like they are family.
Call (260) 479-2752 to schedule an appointment.Â
Offices are located in the new OPS Fitness Club located off of Dupont Rd.Â
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Dr. Jason Russell is the founder and director of Optimum Performance Sports (OPS). He received his B.S. in Kinesiology from Indiana University and his Doctorate degree from National University of Health Sciences. Dr. Russell has a concentration in the fields of biomechanics, gait analysis, gait therapy, and complicated movement disorders, and he has 10 years of experience with resistance and aerobic exercise adaptations and speed development. Dr. Russell lectures regularly on the treatment and prevention of athletic injuries and on speed development in athletes. His clinical interests are conservative musculoskeletal medicine with particular emphasis on running injuries, foot and hip pain, and overuse injuries.
Dr. Goins has his Doctorate of Chiropractic Medicine Degree and his B.S. in Human Biology from National University of Health Sciences, and his B.A. in Biology and Molecular Biology from Coe College. He has taken courses in Primal Reflex Release Technique, Advanced Orthopedics and Gait Analysis, Global Rehabilitation and Injury Prevention, Be Activated, and coursework from Postural Restoration Institute. He also earned his Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist Certification. He utilizes aspects from all of these techniques and works them into his own framework when working and evaluating patients. He regularly lectures on injury prevention and athlete development. When not at work, you can find Dr. Goins spending time with his, Jamie, and 2 children. He also enjoys reading, watching movies, exercising to try and prevent dad bod, and searching financial literature to find the next big stock about to make a run.
