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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
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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
Sports Seasons: NCAA • NCAA = National Collegiate Athletic Association
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 • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fh5OB7-mnaU