Athletic Training Overview
Athletic trainers are essential first responders for sports-related injuries. When an athlete is injured on the field, an athletic trainer provides immediate care, assesses the injury and helps determine whether further medical attention is needed—saving families unnecessary emergency room or physician visits. Prompt care for injuries, including concussions and heat-related illnesses, can help reduce long-term pain and improve overall quality of life.
Why is athletic training important?
With the increasing participation in school and youth sports, on-site healthcare providers have never been more critical. Despite their importance, only 42% of U.S. high schools have an athletic trainer as part of their sports safety program. Our mission is to ensure that every local school or athletic organization, regardless of economic barriers, has access to professional athletic training services.
What does an athletic trainer do?
Athletic trainers play a vital role in injury prevention, treatment and rehabilitation for athletes of all levels. Working closely with orthopedic and sports medicine physicians, athletic trainers collaborate with coaches, athletic directors, administrators and families to ensure the health and safety of athletes. They provide care on the sidelines at games, during practices and throughout the school day.
Meet Our Athletic Trainers
Our highly trained and experienced athletic trainers are part of NGPG Sports Medicine, a team dedicated to supporting student-athletes and ensuring their health and safety. As integral members of the sports community, our trainers provide expert care before, during, and after competition. They work closely with orthopedic and sports medicine physicians, coaches, and families to deliver the highest level of care for injury prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation.
Services Provided by Our Athletic Trainers
Our certified athletic trainers offer a comprehensive range of services, including:
- Emergency Care: Immediate response to acute or catastrophic injuries when other healthcare providers are unavailable.
- Injury Prevention & Preparation: Assisting athletes with conditioning, warm-ups and injury prevention exercises.
- Rehabilitation & Treatment: Developing recovery plans for injured athletes, including therapy and reconditioning.
- Return-to-Play Decisions: Assessing an athlete’s readiness to safely return to sports.
- Concussion Management: Evaluating head injuries and coordinating care with physicians.
- Heat Illness Prevention: Monitoring environmental conditions and ensuring proper hydration and safety protocols.
- Equipment & Field Safety Checks: Inspecting playing surfaces and gear to minimize risks.
- Emergency Action Plans: Creating protocols for handling injuries and medical emergencies on-site.
Additional Services
Dietitian Services
Athletic performance is directly tied to proper nutrition. Our dietitian services help athletes meet the nutritional demands of their sport by assessing and analyzing dietary practices, body composition, and energy usage. Our professionals work with coaches, athletes, and families to develop personalized nutrition plans for training, competition, and recovery.
We offer guidance on:
- Meal and snack planning
- Supplemental therapies
- On-going nutritional education and support
First Aid Services
We are committed to improving community health by volunteering our expertise and resources. Our team provides first aid tents at community events, school functions, fun runs, and athletic competitions to ensure participants have access to immediate care.
CPR Training
Our professionals offer CPR training for teachers, coaches, volunteers, athletes, and other interested groups. Training participants will learn how to effectively perform CPR in an emergency, equipping them with life-saving skills.
Choose NGPG for Athletic Training Services
At NGPG Sports Medicine we are committed to providing comprehensive, high-quality sports medicine and athletic training services. By partnering with local schools and organizations, we aim to enhance athlete safety, optimize performance and prevent injuries.