PACT
Since 2011, the Professional Athlete Care Team (PACT) at Tulane Medical Center has cared for retired professional athletes through partnerships with the National Football League and National Football League Players Association. PACT’s unique care model — using athletic trainers to provide athletes a higher level of comfort and familiarity — is designed to meet the specific needs of former professional athletes. Privacy and transparency are hallmarks of the program, allowing professional athletes the freedom to discuss their health in an open, trusting environment.
What to expect from a PACT assessment
Our assessments take place in a private, state-of-the-art clinic located at 3800 Houma Boulevard in Metairie, Louisiana. We encourage athletes to bring a significant other or family member to take part in the visit and overall care experience.
Every athlete is paired with a dedicated Care Manager — a highly trained athletic trainer who ensures seamless coordination of appointments, communication and follow-up care. From the very beginning, athletes receive VIP, priority-level service and personalized guidance.
PACT assessments include a wide range of evaluations and consultations with specialists to identify potential health risks, promote overall wellness and detect underlying or emerging health concerns. After the assessment, athletes receive:
- A customized treatment plan
- Copies of all evaluation results
- Resources to support recommendations
- Continued follow-up and support for future care needs
Core services included in every PACT assessment
- VIP/Priority-Level Service
- Care Manager Support
- A dedicated athletic trainer guides you through the process and coordinates onsite care.
- Brain and Orthopaedic Imaging
- Neurological Evaluation
- Comprehensive testing to assess brain function and cognitive health.
- Orthopaedic Evaluation
- Complete musculoskeletal assessment, including spine, upper, and lower extremities.
- Blood Work
- Includes key health markers such as cholesterol, glucose, testosterone, and PSA levels.
- Cardiology Evaluation
- Physical Therapy Evaluation
- Speech-Language Evaluation
- Dietary Consultation
- Conducted by a licensed sports nutritionist.
- Transition/Family Counseling
- Provided by a licensed clinical psychologist to support life beyond sports.
- Resource Evaluation
- Provided by a licensed social worker to evaluate local and national resources available to former professional athletes.
Additional services offered as needed
- Urology Evaluation
- Ophthalmology Evaluation
- Ear, Noseand Throat (Otolaryngology) Evaluation
Hearing and Balance Testing
