If you have an athlete that was injured while participating in athletics the athlete will be given an instruction sheet on how to treat the injury at home.
Use ice for the first 72 hours. Ice for 15 minutes at a time and off for 2 hours. Repeat 3 to 5 times a day.
Heat can be used after the 72 hour period. If heat is used in the first 72 hours, swelling and bleeding can increase which will cause more pain and longer recovery.
Elevate in injured area above the level of the heart if possiable.
Use the crutches, ace wraps, splints given by the athletic trainers/doctor's office.
If we feel that the injury needs immediate attention by a physician or Emergency Room, we will notify the parent/guardian immediatly.
If we feel that the injury can be treated and managed by the athletic trainers we will send instructions with the athlete on injury care at home along with instructions to return to the fieldhouse training room for early morning treatments.
If you feel that you need to take your child to the physicians office, you may request school insurance claim form. It is the responsibility of the parent/guardian to request this form.
If you take your child to the physician, the athltetic trainers need a release written and signed by the physican that evaluated your child. Notes from parents will not release a student back to activity. This can only be done by the physician or physican's office that placed the restictions on the athlete and their injury.
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