Team Physicians for:

Sports Medicine

Advanced Care for Athletes and the Physically Active

Whether you are a weekend warrior or the member of a sports team, accidents and injuries can happen. Fortunately, the Sports Medicine team at Ortho Illinois is dedicated to getting you back to the activities you love as quickly as possible.

Our fellowship-trained sports medicine physicians are supported by on-staff certified athletic trainers and physical therapists. This team approach allows us to offer athletes the most comprehensive services to minimize down time and expedite the return to normal activity. Our sports medicine physicians and athletic trainers are actively involved in the treatment of professional, college, high school, and recreational athletes, keeping them on the top of their game in maximizing the patient’s functional recovery.

Ortho Illinois supports athletics in our community. We are proud to serve as the team physicians for:

PROFESSIONAL TEAMS

  • Rockford IceHogs, AHL hockey
    Team Physician (Chicago Blackhawks American Hockey League Affiliate) Rockford, IL  January 2004 – present.
  • Chicago Blackhawks, NHL Hockey
    Chicago Blackhawks Ice Hockey Medical Network Team Physician, 2007- present.

COLLEGE TEAMS

  • Rockford College Regents
  • Rock Valley College Golden Eagles
    Rock Valley Community College Sports Medicine Team Physician, Rockford, IL August 2002 – August 2003.

HIGH SCHOOL TEAMS

  • Auburn High School
  • Belvidere High School
  • Belvidere North High School
  • Boylan High School
  • Harlem High School
  • Hononegah High School
  • Lutheran High School
  • North Boone High School
  • Pecatonica High School
  • Rockford Christian High School
  • Stillman Valley High School

Frequently Treated Problems

  • Fractures and dislocations
  • Rotator cuff injuries
  • Knee injuries
  • Torn ligaments and tendons
  • Hip injuries
  • Sprains and strains

Tori Homb, APN

Surgical Assistant + Master’s in Family Nurse Practitioning

Tori Homb, originally from  the surrounding Rockford area, graduated from Walden University in 2019 with a Master’s in Family Nurse Practitioning. Tori  has been working alongside Dr. Trenhaile since 2008 in the operating room as a surgical assistant. She has continued her education and transitioned into the advanced practice role as a nurse practitioner and now assists him with formulating diagnoses, treatment plans, as well as providing surgical assistance. Tori helps manage preoperative and postoperative patient care and sports medicine education.  In her spare time, she enjoys playing recreational sports such as volleyball, softball, as well as working out, running, and spending time with her friends and family. 

Kari Stockton, RN, BSN

Registered Nurse + Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Kari was born and raised in Southern Wisconsin on a dairy farm. She received a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from St. Anthony College of Nursing. Prior to joining Dr. Trenhaile’s team in 2004, Kari worked in the Neuro/Trauma ICU at St. Anthony Medical Center. Kari currently resides in Rockton, Illinois with her husband and enjoys hunting, fishing, and other outdoor activities.

Alyssa Fetterhoff
Alyssa Fetterhoff received a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science from North Central College. Prior to joining Dr. Trenhaile’s team in 2017, Alyssa worked as a rehab technician at New Millennium Medical in Belvidere, IL. Alyssa aids the Physician Assistants in designing treatment plans, as well as implementing pre- and postoperative patient care.

Dr. Scott Trenhaile

Clinical Assistant Professor/ Orthopaedic Surgeon

Dr. Scott Trenhaile, Orthopaedic Surgeon from Rockford, Illinois, is dedicated to the continuous advancement of healthcare and specialized in knee, shoulder and elbow.

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Michael Gilbertson, PAC

Physician Assistant

Michael Gilbertson, a native to Rockford, has been with Dr. Trenhaile’s team as a Physician Assistant since 2004 after graduating from Midwestern University. As part of the sports medicine department, Michael assists Dr. Trenhaile in formulating diagnoses and treatment plans as well as providing surgical assistance. Michael manages all preoperative and postoperative patient education. In his spare time he lives enjoys wakeboarding, hockey and spending time with his wife Kim and children Myles and Kylie.

Ana Holleman

Ana Holleman, has been with Orthoillinois since 2005 working various roles. In 2017 she joined Dr. Trenhaile’s team to be his surgery scheduler. Ana’s key roles in surgery scheduling include setting up medical clearances for patients, notifying the facilities of the procedure and equipment, pre-certifying the surgery with insurance and comforting patients.