The Athletic Training Room Mrs. Frasca

The Central Training Room A multipurpose facility designed to accommodate a variety of athletic training and sports medicine needs

The Central Training Room Things to consider: Taping/Treatment Area Rehab/Exercise Area Storage Plumbing and Wet Area Office/desk area (computer) Telephone Access (landline) *Wisely placed electrical

The Central Training Room: Rules and Regulations Quick Activity: As a class, list all of the Rules and Regulations that you would enforce in an Athletic Training Room

Rules and Regulations Some examples: Athletes must report all injuries (regardless of severity) Treatment given ONLY by approved training staff Treatment shall continue until athlete is cleared to return to sport No horseplay, running, or improper language Appropriate athletic attire required No cleats or spikes Do not remove any equipment from training room No food or drink Only athletes requiring treatment are permitted in the training room

Medical Kits A portable storage container for medical supplies

Medical Kits Sample Medical Kit Supply List: Adhesive tape Antibacterial cream Applicators (cotton tip) Bandages Biohazard bags Emergency contact info*** Gauze pads Gloves (latex) Hydrogen peroxide Ice and Ice bags Saline solution/eyewash Scissors/tape cutters Massage lotion Tape adherent Thermometer Prewrap/Underwrap Elastic wrap

OSHA The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) establishes federal standards for prevention of work-related injury associated with exposure to blood-borne pathogens

OSHA Regulations Exposure control plan must be on hand Staff are trained about bloodborne pathogens All exposures are documented and reported Personal protective equipment is available to staff Hepatitis B vaccine is offered to all at-risk staff There are special containers for biohazardous materials and sharps All staff members follow standard precautions Proper disinfection techniques are used to clean tools and work surfaces

Non-Consumable Supplies in the Training Room Crutches Splints Boots Slings Towels (that can be washed) Diagnostic instruments Scissors, tweezers, tape cutters

Therapeutic Modalities Various methods and mechanisms used to promote healing and mobility Mechanical Massage, mobilization Thermal Heat and ice Electrical Ultrasound, e-stim

Exercise Equipment Treadmill Elliptical Stationery bike (upright or recumbent) Nautilus machines Dumbbells/free weights

Rehab/Supplemental Exercise Equipment Resistance bands Plyometric boxes Stability balls Medicine balls Yoga mats Foam rollers Balance pads Bosu balls

Athletic Training Room: Video Tour of the Athletic Training Room http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dvbx1KZeygE

Sports Seasons: PLHS Fall Sports (Aug. - Nov.) Winter Sports (Nov. - Feb.) Spring Sports (Feb. - May) Cross Country (Men's & Women's) Basketball Badminton Field Hockey (Women's) Soccer Baseball (Men's & Winter club) Football (Men's) Water Polo Golf Wrestling Softball Tennis Swim Team Volleyball Track and Field   Lacrosse

Sports Seasons: NCAA NCAA = National Collegiate Athletic Association Fall Sports Winter Sports Spring Sports Football Basketball Track and Field Cross Country Wrestling Baseball W Volleyball Fencing Badminton Soccer Skiing Softball W Field Hockey Gymnastics W Water Polo M Water Polo Indoor Track and Field Swimming and Diving Cheerleading Ice Hockey Tennis   Rifle Lacrosse W Bowling M Volleyball W Rowing Golf

Some Sports You May Not Have Seen: NCAA Bowling http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5JgUHFaurlY NCAA Rifle http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HxCng0G-IXY NCAA Skiing http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T5ql6jIas3A Badminton http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZ2k-tsX5KE