Forté Sports Medicine and Orthopedics
Melissa Schnepp is a dedicated healthcare professional with extensive experience in sports medicine and rehabilitation. Currently serving as a Certified Athletic Trainer and Physical Therapist Assistant at Forté Sports Medicine and Orthopedics since August 2012, Melissa specializes in manual therapy and rehabilitative programming, particularly in post-operative hip arthroscopy, FAI/labral pathology, and ACL recovery. Prior experience includes working at ATI Physical Therapy, where skills in outpatient orthopedics and techniques like Graston and Kinesiotaping were honed, and as a Group Fitness Instructor at F.A.C. Fitness. Melissa also gained valuable hands-on experience as a Certified Athletic Trainer Intern at Butler University and as a Certified Athletic Trainer at Scott Orthopedic Center. Melissa holds a Bachelor of Arts in Athletic Training from Anderson University and an AAS in Physical Therapy Assisting from Kent State University.
Forté Sports Medicine and Orthopedics
Forté Sports Medicine and Orthopedics, previously known as Methodist Sports Medicine, is an independent, physician-owned orthopedic practice recognized as one of the region’s most respected orthopedic groups. Clinical evaluations performed by highly skilled fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeons, combined with advanced surgical techniques and comprehensive non-surgical treatment options, provide patients with exceptional treatment outcomes and a return to active living. Forté Sports Medicine and Orthopedics provides patients comprehensive orthopedic care in several sub-specialties, including hand, wrist, elbow and shoulder care; foot and ankle care; hip and knee care; joint replacement and revision; spine care and sports medicine. Physicians with Forté Sports Medicine and Orthopedics have been trusted by the Indianapolis Colts as their official team physicians since 1983 and serve as the orthopedic provider for Purdue University, Butler University, Indiana State University and numerous high schools and public safety departments throughout central Indiana.