with the PGA TOUR®
Established in 1968, the PGA TOUR is a non-profit membership organization of professional golfers who play more than 100 official events across 2 Tours‚ the PGA TOUR and the Champions Tour, each year.
As the official Mobile Health and Fitness Provider of the PGA TOUR and Champions Tour, DePuy Mitek is focused on educating consumers about the importance of maintaining joint health and the prevention and treatment of knee pain due to sports-related injuries or the early symptoms of osteoarthritis. DePuy Mitek and its brand ORTHOVISC® have exclusive sponsorship of the PGA TOUR’s mobile health and fitness trailers and will have a tent at each event where attendees can gain access to educational materials, compete in fun tournaments, and receive giveaways.
Exclusively used by PGA TOUR and Champions Tour Players, one trailer is designed for physical therapy, complete with treatment tables and Physical Therapists. The other deals with fitness issues and resembles an upscale gym, equipped with stationary bikes, treadmills, and other workout equipment. With the new state-of-the-art fitness and therapy equipment as well as new interior designs, these mobile trailers provide PGA TOUR Players a reliable program to stay competitive at golf's highest levels.
About PGATOUR.COM
PGATOUR.COM is the most popular golf site in the world, reaching 3.5 million unique visitors each month. In 2008, PGATOUR.COM introduced the “TOUR Life” section, which includes the Health & Fitness section that is sponsored by DePuy Mitek and its brand ORTHOVISC®.
The Health & Fitness section is continuously evolving with new content that includes helpful golf tips and related exercises to improve one’s golf game. Additionally, orthopedic surgeons specializing in sports medicine will regularly contribute health, wellness, and fitness information. Click here to download the widget software to receive continuous updates from both www.go123ov.com and www.PGATOUR.com.
About ORTHOVISC®
ORTHOVISC® is a treatment for pain associated with osteoarthritis of the knee. ORTHOVISC® is indicated for use when patients have failed to respond adequately to nonpharmacological therapy and simple analgesics such as acetaminophen (i.e., TYLENOL® ). ORTHOVISC® is a 3-injection therapy that provides up to 6 months of knee pain relief. ORTHOVISC® replaces joint fluid to cushion, protect, and lubricate your knee. To learn more about ORTHOVISC®, visit www.orthovisc.com.
About DePuy Mitek, Inc.
The mission of DePuy Mitek, Inc., a Johnson & Johnson company, is to improve patient quality of life by creating innovative, minimally invasive joint mobility therapies. As the leading developer and manufacturer of innovative surgical sports medicine and soft tissue repair devices, DePuy Mitek offers a vast array of surgical solutions to assist in addressing the challenges of soft tissue repair. To learn more about DePuy Mitek, Inc., visit www.depuymitek.com.


