OAKTON HIGH SCHOOL Athletic Training Program Paul G

OAKTON HIGH SCHOOL Athletic Training Program Paul G. RUPP, MS, ATC

Oakton H. S. Athletic Training Program Staff ATC 1 Paul Rupp, MS ATC 2 Andy Cowdery, MS, ATC

OAKTON H. S. Athletic Training Staff Support Staff Physicians: Dr. Ray Thal, Orthopedics Dr. Susan Burroughs, Family Practice Dr. Courtney Dawley, Family Practice Dr. Emilio Canal, Dentist AT Student: Meg Tyner GWU

Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) • What is an Athletic Trainer? • Minimal 4 year degree and successful completion of National Accreditation Exam • Not the “trainer” at the local gym • Licensed by the Board of Medicine to practice athletic training in Virginia

Oakton H. S. Athletic Training Program Responsibilities • Prevention of injuries/ re-injury • Recognition, evaluation, and assessment of injuries and conditions resulting • Immediate care of injuries • Rehabilitation and reconditioning of injuries • Organization and administration • Professional development and responsibility

Oakton H. S. Athletic Training Program Assumption Of Risk • • • Risk of Injury Not all injuries can be prevented Catastrophic injuries can occur in any sport In FCPS, Comprehensive Athletic Training care has proven to influence a reduction in the severity of injury.

Oakton H. S. Athletic Training Program Coverage Athletic Training Room Coverage • The Athletic Trainer will be available for evaluations, treatments, rehabilitation, and questions from student athletes, parents, and physicians each school day afternoon. • • • Athletic Contest Coverage All contests indicated below are covered by the home ATC. Swim and Dive is covered by the onsite lifeguards. WINTER Wrestling (Varsity, JV) Boys and Girls Basketball (Varsity, JV, Freshmen) Girls Gymnastics Indoor Track (Boys and Girls)* Cheer & Dance at games

Oakton H. S. Athletic Training Program Injuries • All injuries & illnesses must be reported to your school’s Athletic Trainers • All injuries must be reported prior to return to activity regardless of severity or physician consultation • Our philosophy is to return injured athletes to participation in the quickest and SAFEST manner possible using a progressive return to activity

Oakton H. S. Athletic Training Program Injuries • • • Rest Ice – Freezer vs Ice Machine Compression Elevation – Above the Heart Support – Crutches, Cane, Brace, Sling • Physician – If you see an MD, Please return the FCPS ATP Physician Response Form (details of diagnosis, rehab or treatment guidelines, and their recommendations of playing status.

Oakton H. S. Athletic Training Program Rehabilitation • Rehabilitation and reconditioning is a primary role of the Certified Athletic Trainers • We have the tools and time to work with your athlete • Every injury requires some form of rehabilitation

Oakton H. S. Athletic Training Program Return To Play • A Parent, Coach, Family Physician, Athlete, Administrator, ATC, or Team Physician can exclude an athlete from participation. • All of these individuals must agree that the athlete can and should play • The role of the Athletic Trainer is to make sure your athlete is safe to return to play.

Oakton H. S. Athletic Training Program MRSA: What Is It? • • MRSA is a “Staph” infection It does not respond to some antibiotics It is Treatable Like other infections, this can become serious if left untreated • Severe infections can be prevented by following proper hygiene and early detection

Oakton H. S. Athletic Training Program MRSA: What Does It Look Like? Mild infections may look like a pimple or boil and can be red, swollen, painful, or have pus or other drainage and are usually mildly infectious and easily treated. More serious infections may cause pneumonia, bloodstream infections, or surgical wound infections.

Oakton H. S. Athletic Training Program MRSA: What Are We Doing? • FCPS Certified Athletic Trainers provide information to all athletes specific to MRSA during the athlete meetings at the beginning of each season. Included in this session: • View a DVD specific to MRSA • Prevention strategies for staph and other communicable diseases. • Importance of proper personal hygiene and clothes washing. • Importance of bringing all questionable lesions to the attention of the certified athletic trainer immediately.

Oakton H. S. Athletic Training Program MRSA: What Are We Doing? • All athletes will view a video that specifically outlines concerns about MRSA. • The FCPS Athletic Training Program includes the use of a cleansing product for wound care that contains 4% w/v chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) which specifically targets MRSA and provides a continuous action to kill MRSA on contact for 6 hours.

Oakton H. S. Athletic Training Program H 1 N 1 Virus Prevention is Key • Athletes should: • • Shower immediately after practice Wash Hands often Not share water bottles or clothing Hydrate and get plenty of rest If your athlete has a rapid onset of: fever, sore throat, chest congestion, and or body aches; they should inform the athletic trainer by phone, stay home and see their family physician.

Oakton H. S. Athletic Training Program Universal Hygiene • Clean clothes and equipment daily • Showering after all practices/competitions • Proper use of water bottles and cleaning them daily • Encouraging these practices are essential to minimizing the risk of infectious disease including MRSA

Oakton H. S. Athletic Training Program What Can You Do • Help encourage your athlete to shower after each practice • Encourage your athlete washes practice uniform after each practice • Incorporate the use of anti-microbial treatments for clothes, equipment and skin (Fabricaide, Sportsaide, and Hibiclens for your family to use at home) • Go to the following link: www. keygreenworld. com/FCPS

Oakton H. S. Athletic Training Program Concussions • A concussions is an injury to the brain • Concussions can alter a student’s ability to learn • Concussions can be life threatening • Signs & Symptoms include: Headache, confusion, dizziness, change in personality, difficulty sleeping, difficulty concentrating, loss of appetite, loss of memory, and others. • Treatment is REST and hydration

• What Is Im. PACT? • Web Based Concussion Management Tool • www. impacttest. com • Why Are We Using It? • It is a tool that can help us identify if the brain has recovered to a point that the athlete is safe to begin to return to sport. • It also helps us with the progression for full safe return to sport.

Oakton H. S. Athletic Training Program Nutrition • • Nutrition is often not a priority Disordered eating vs. eating disorder Proper Hydration is essential There is no quick fix… real food is far better than any pill or supplement • Supplements are not regulated • Supplements are often not recommended for children

Oakton H. S. Athletic Training Program Steroids • Signs and Symptoms: Severe Acne, mood swings, aggression, depression, very fast strength gains, change in physical characteristics , and others. • Certified athletic trainers are a resource regarding effects of Steroids • The consequences for being caught using steroids is 2 years disqualification from sports. (Virginia state law)

Oakton H. S. Athletic Training Program Conclusion • Paul Rupp prupp@fcps. edu 703/319 -2833 • Special Requests • Thank you.