About SteadField
Athlete Performance & Injury Prevention
What SteadField Does
SteadField (Athlete Performance & Injury Prevention) is a comprehensive AI-powered clinical platform designed to transform how sports injuries — particularly ACL tears — are managed from diagnosis through return-to-play. Built at the intersection of sports medicine and machine learning, SteadField gives every stakeholder in the recovery process the real-time data, predictive insights, and communication tools they need to make faster, safer, and more confident decisions.
The platform combines evidence-based rehabilitation protocols with intelligent monitoring across three progressive phases: Foundational Strength, Unilateral Strength, and Running & Linear Power. Athletes complete weekly check-ins tracking pain levels, joint swelling, warmth, readiness scores, and confidence ratings — all analyzed by AI models that detect early warning patterns and automatically alert the care team when intervention is needed. Clinicians record objective strength, hop, and asymmetry test results, and SteadField instantly computes limb symmetry index (LSI) percentages against the 90% return-to-play benchmark, charting recovery trajectories over time.
Beyond tracking, SteadField provides secure HIPAA-compliant messaging that connects athletes, parents, athletic trainers, physical therapists, coaches, and surgeons in one unified communication hub. Automated weekly parent email summaries keep families informed, while a structured phase advancement workflow creates a complete audit trail for every progression decision — ensuring medico-legal documentation and continuity of care across providers.
Who SteadField Is For
Athletes
Student-athletes and adults recovering from ACL injuries who need a structured, guided rehab journey with clear milestones and direct access to their care team.
Clinicians & Trainers
Physical therapists, athletic trainers, and sports medicine physicians managing athlete rosters who need real-time data, objective benchmarks, and streamlined clinical documentation.
Surgeons
Orthopedic surgeons who need visibility into their patients' recovery progress between visits, with objective LSI data and phase advancement requests for informed clearance decisions.
Parents & Guardians
Families of young athletes who want to stay informed about their child's progress through automated weekly email summaries and the Parent View portal.
Coaches
Strength and conditioning coaches, head coaches, and assistant coaches who need to understand where each athlete is in their recovery to plan training and return-to-play timelines.
Researchers
Sports medicine researchers who leverage de-identified aggregate data to study recovery patterns, validate protocols, and advance the science of injury rehabilitation.
Who Builds SteadField
SteadField was founded and is led by Dr. Rock Vomer, DO, DPT, CAQSM, a dual board-certified Family and Sports Medicine Physician and Doctor of Physical Therapy practicing at Avance Care in Wilmington, North Carolina. Dr. Vomer completed his Sports Medicine Fellowship at Duke University, his residency at Eastern Virginia Medical School, and holds a research appointment with the Mayo Clinic. With his unique combination of medical and physical therapy expertise, he brings a holistic, evidence-based approach to every aspect of the platform's clinical design.
Dr. Emma Vomer, MD, a board-certified pediatrician and graduate of the University of North Carolina School of Medicine, completed her residency at UNC Children's Hospital where she served as chief resident. She brings deep expertise in adolescent medicine, sports-related concussion management, and the unique physical and emotional needs of young athletes throughout recovery — ensuring SteadField serves student-athletes and their families with compassion and clinical rigor.
The platform is built and maintained by a dedicated team of software engineers, AI researchers, and sports medicine advisors who work together to ensure every feature, protocol, and benchmark aligns with the latest evidence-based standards. SteadField is headquartered in Wilmington, North Carolina.
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