UnityPoint Clinic Sports Medicine and Concussion Center

The Sports Medicine and Concussion Center is a one-of-a-kind clinic in Central Iowa and is home to a highly-skilled team of experts specialized in the care of sports injuries and concussions, from diagnosis through recovery — all in one, convenient location. 

Request an appointment or call (515) 251-3880 to learn more about our services.

Sport-Specific Therapy Facility Features

• Sports turf  
• Cement brick wall helpful for tossing balls, weighted items and doing pull-ups
• Netting to practice return to baseball, softball, golf, soccer, or volleyball 
• Gait track built into the floor to assess gait measurements 
• Advanced return to play rehabilitation

Sports Medicine Services

When you get injured, it's important to be supported by experts who understand your injury and are specially trained to help you get back to living an active lifestyle as quickly and safely as possible.

Our team will work closely with you to develop a treatment plan that is tailored to meet your individual needs and goals. Sports medicine is a specialty that focuses on non-invasive treatment options for all musculoskeletal injuries. Musculoskeletal injuries are injuries affecting the muscles, ligaments, tendons and bones. Sports medicine provides an alternative to surgical treatment options. Our board-certified sports medicine physicians and physical therapy team have the expertise needed to get you back in the game!  

Our Specialties

• Joint and muscle injuries
• Fractures
• Physical Therapy
• Sports-related injuries
• Sports performance and nutrition
• Performance Arts Medicine
• Sprains
• Concussion management
• Occupational injuries

Meet Our Sports Medicine Specialists

Marc Molis, MD, FAAFP

Marc Molis, MD, FAAFP, is board-certified in sports medicine and family medicine and is a Fellow with the American Academy of Family Physicians. Here are some additional career highlights for Dr. Molis:

• Dr. Molis received his medical degree from Northwestern University Medical School and completed his sports medicine fellowship at the Medical College of Wisconsin.
• Completed his residency with the Hinsdale Family Practice Residency Program and an internship with Children's Memorial Hospital in Chicago.
• Is a faculty member at Blank Children's Hospital where he helps to teach residents and is also on the  faculty at the University of Iowa.
• Has experience in performance medicine (previously worked with the Milwaukee Ballet) and team sports medicine care. Dr. Molis currently provides his services to many Des Moines area sports teams including West Des Moines Valley High School, the Des Moines Cycling Team, Simpson College and the Des Moines Buccaneers. He also has previous experience with the Milwaukee Brewers baseball team.
• Contributes to many sports medicine articles and books including an area that he specializes in asthma and the athlete.
• He frequently presents lectures on Concussion Management throughout the Des Moines area.
• Was named a 2008 Des Moines Top Doctor by DSM Magazine.

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Shawn Spooner, MD, FAAFP

Shawn Spooner, MD, FAAFP, is board-certified in sports medicine and family medicine. Here are some additional career highlights for Dr. Spooner:

• Dr. Spooner received his medical degree from the University of Iowa College of Medicine and completed his residency at Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton.
• Completed his sports medicine fellowship with the United States Navy at Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton, California. 
• Has practiced operational military and sports medicine with the U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Navy and U.S. Army Special Forces.  Experience includes overseas work in Korea and Afghanistan.
• Has experience in performance medicine. Dr. Spooner currently provides his services to many Des Moines area sports teams including: Chow's Gymnastics & Dance, ADM High School, Grandview University and the Des Moines Buccaneers.
• Research interests include injury risk prediction and prevention, post-concussion care and recovery.  Has studied and published work on post-concussion recovery, balance screening, and the effect of exercise on human immune response to illness.
• Certified to administer the formal Functional Movement Screen (FMS), an injury risk prediction tool.  Works with athletes and active individuals to prevent injury through proactive corrective exercise.
• Administers the FUSIONETICS athlete performance system, a program designed to prevent injury, enhance recovery and maximize performance.
• Is a certified/licensed level III U.S. Cycling Coach.

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Christopher Ketter, DO

Christopher Ketter, DO, received his medical degree from Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his family medicine residency at Mercy. He completed a sports medicine fellowship at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. Dr. Ketter provides sports medicine services at our Family Medicine – Ankeny Prairie Trail clinic. 

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Marla Shapiro, PhD, HSP, NCSP

Dr. Shapiro received her BA in psychology from the University of Virginia. She completed her graduate training in School Psychology and Developmental Neuropsychology at Georgia State University and her postdoctoral Kirk Dornbush Fellowship in Developmental Neuropsychology. Dr. Shapiro internships include: Emory Clinic Center for Learning and Attention Disorders; DeKalb County Georgia Public Schools, Georgia State University Transition Program for Children with Acquired and Traumatic Brain Injuries. She is a credentialed ImPACT Consultant, RRCA certified running coach and a nationally certified school psychologist. In addition, she is a member of the American Psychological Association, the Iowa Psychological Association and Sports Neuropsychology Society.

Dr. Shapiro has over 20 years of clinical experience working with children, adolescents and adults with brain injuries. She has presented at national and international conferences and is a founding member of the Sports Neuropsychology Society. Additional Professional Highlights:

• Independent Neuropsychology Consultant for the NHL, AHL, MLS and WPS.
• Fellow in the National Academy of Neuropsychology
• Graduate faculty, at Southern Connecticut State University.
• Attended  the International Symposium on Concussion in Sport – St. Moritz (2008), Zurich (2012), and Berlin (2016).

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Troy Kleese, LAT, ATC

Troy graduated from the University of Iowa with a Bachelor of Science degree in Athletic Training. His clinical interests include sports medicine, concussion management and musculoskeletal injury. He is a member of the Iowa Athletic Trainers' Society, Mid America Athletic Trainers' Association and the National Athletic Trainers' Association, and is the current committee chair of Governmental Affairs for the Iowa Athletic Trainers Society. 

Troy was the recipient of the Iowa High School Athletic Association's Sports Medicine Specialist award in 2002 and 2014. In addition, he was recognized by the Iowa Athletic Trainers Society in 2010 as the High School Athletic Trainer of the Year and received the Athletic Training Volunteer of the Year award in 2015. 

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Partnerships

UnityPoint Clinic Sports Medicine is proud to partner with the following athletic teams and organizations.