Official Health Care Provider for Chris Nikic

The first person with Down syndrome to complete an IRONMAN® triathlon, Chris Nikic is on a mission to inspire you to reach your full potential — getting 1% better each day — while creating a more inclusive future for the running community.

Reach Your Full Potential
We’re honored to team up with Chris Nikic to champion whole-person health in body, mind and spirit. With a shared vision of creating a healthier, more inclusive and more active community, we’re imagining the possibilities on the horizon and inspiring more people to believe that they can achieve their goals. Learn more about Chris, his journey and his goals.

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Your Trusted Source for Endurance Sports Health

Training for triathlons taught Chris about the importance of smart injury prevention and treatment and how to recover strong after racing wins big and small — all of which our AdventHealth sports medicine specialists can support you with, too.

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Meet the Medical Team Behind Chris Nikic

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Trevor Hicks

Trevor Hicks

Trevor has been a licensed physical therapist for more than four years. He received his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from UCF and has certifications in Functional Movement Screening, Neuro and Concussion. A serious runner himself, he enjoys helping others compete.

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Sam Singleton

Samuel is a Board certified orthopedic physical therapist and has been practicing for 11 years. He received his Doctorate in Physical therapy from the University of Maryland Eastern Shore. As a former collegiate sprinter, he loves working with athletes and runners of all types helping them return to an optimal level of performance.

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Bruce Kalish

Bruce has been an Athletic Trainer, Personal Trainer, and Physical Therapist Assistant for over 40 years. These diverse skills have allowed him to work with professional football leagues as well as Division I athletics at Arizona State University and now with AdventHealth Sports Med and Rehab. Beyond his passion of helping athletes and patients reach their goals you will find him relaxing with his other passion, his wife Missy.

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John Burnside

John joined AdventHealth following 16 years in college athletics and extensive experience working with a multi-disciplinary healthcare team to serve active individuals. John is a member of the National Athletic Trainer’s Association and enjoys running, cycling, swimming, and spending time with his family.

Sports Medicine Care You Can Count On

Whether you’re a casual runner or are a seasoned pro training for your next big event, count on our AdventHealth Sports Med and Rehab team to help keep you injury-free and bounce back after a setback, too. We’ll keep you on the road or trail with trusted advice, expert physical therapy care and more.