Blake Athletic Training Room
The Blake School Athletic Department in conjunction with TRIA Orthopedic Center delivers athletic training and sports medicine services to the student athletes of Blake. The purpose of the athletic training room is to provide prevention, treatment, management, rehabilitation, and education of athletic injuries to the Blake community.
Purpose of the Athletic Training Room/Athletic Trainers:
The Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) is an allied health professional who under a physician’s direction, carry out the prevention, evaluation, treatment and rehabilitation of sports injuries. This includes assisting in developing injury prevention programs, providing care for acute and chronic athletic injuries, appropriate referral to other healthcare professionals, and providing rehabilitation to student athletes. The athletic training room is a health care facility and should be used as such. All are expected to comply with the rules for use of the facility.
Training Room Hours and Coverage:
Hours may vary depending on school and sport schedules, but generally as follows:
- Monday-Friday: 1:00pm through last event/practice finishes
- Weekend and Holidays: Event and practice coverage as needed
The ATC will be at all home events and will travel to all away varsity football games. If multiple home events are scheduled at the same time priority will go to the sport with the highest injury potential. The athletic trainer will be available by phone for all events.
Athletic Training Room Rules:
- Athletic training room is a medical facility, treat it as such
- Proper behavior, attire, and language is required at all times
- Do not touch or remove any items or materials without permission
- No food in the athletic training room
- No bags, cleats, spikes, or equipment that may take up space is allowed
- Please report as soon as possible for treatments
- Injury evaluations will be done after all athletes have been taped for practice or games
- Treatments are first come first serve, with the following priorities:
- Acute emergencies
- Athletes preparing for away events
- Athletes preparing for home events
- Athletes preparing for practice
- Out of season sports
Emergency Equipment:
All emergency equipment will be located in the athletic training room or with the ATC.
- Crutches
- Splints
- Automatic External Defibrillator (AED)
Treatments:
- Cold Treatment:
- Warm Treatment:
- Therapeutic Modalities:
- Electrical Stimulation
- Ultrasound
- Special Protective equipment:
- Padding (felt, foam, and gel available for added protection)
- Braces (ankle, knee, wrist, elbow, and shoulder)
Event Coverage
The ATC will be on campus for all home events unless there is an away varsity football game. If there are simultaneous events, the ATC will be at the highest risk event and is always available by cell phone.
Services and Supplies Provided:
Water is available at all events. The ATC can tape visiting student athletes. If any treatment beyond standard tape is needed, please notify the ATC in advance. The ATC will also provide ice bags.
Basic Injury Care
PRICE to control the inflammation process including swelling, pain, loss of range of motion and strength
P - Protect (Support)
R - Rest, decrease weight bearing or activity during this time
I - Ice treatments should be applied directly to skin for 20 minutes every 2-4 hours
C - Compression (elastic wrap) should be snug, but not cut off circulation
E - Elevate limb above heart
Concussions
Blake’s Protocol
The Blake Athletic Department and TRIA Orthopedic Center are currently working on formulating a detailed concussion protocol. In the meantime, our management is based on the Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) guidelines found here:Concussion Protocol (updated 9/12/2011).
ImPACT
Concussion baseline testing is conducted using the ImPACT computerized tool. Testing is offered at three different times a year before the fall, winter, and spring sports seasons. Baseline testing will take place in the middle school library. Test dates and times will be communicated through the athletic department. It is an optional test, but strongly encouraged for student athletes who are in high risk sports including, but not limited to football, soccer, volleyball, diving, hockey, basketball, skiing, lacrosse, baseball, and softball. The test is valid for 2 years in young athletes so it is also encouraged that student athletes retake their baselines every 2 years.
IMPORTANT NOTE: If a student athlete suffers a concussion, in most cases, the ImPACT follow up test will be administered by the ATC once the student’s symptoms have cleared and they are ready to begin the return to play progression. The ImPACT test is a tool to aid in concussion management. It is not to be used to diagnose a concussion or clear a student for activity. Clinical evaluation by a healthcare professional based on signs and symptoms are the primary factor in diagnosing and managing a concussion.
Information
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website provides credible, unbiased health information:
Free online concussion course offered by NFHS
The MSHSL also has a wealth of information and resources dedicated to educating coaches, athletes and parents on the serious nature of concussions:
Temperature Related Injuries
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Signs and Symptoms of Heat Illnesses:
- Heat Cramps: Local muscle cramping, skin moist in area of cramp, body temperature is normal
- Heat Exhaustion: Profuse sweating, cool and clammy skin, body tem is 101° to 104°, skin pale and ashen, excessive thirst, weak and rapid pulse, dizzy, lightheaded, nausea, vomiting, headaches, loss of muscle coordination. Act immediately, could advance to heat stroke or death. Move victim to cool shaded rest area, do not leave alone. If dizzy or lightheaded, lay down on back with feet up. Remove equipment or heavy clothing. Have them drink cool water. Cool them with ice bags on neck, armpits, groin, and back of knees. Call 9-1-1 if condition does not improve or worsens.
- Heat Stroke: (medical emergency) No sweating, skin hot and dry, body temp above 104°F, red flushed skin, thirsty if conscious, nausea, vomiting, increased heart rate and respiration, mental confusion, disorientation, mood changes convulsions. Call 9-1-1 immediately. Cold water immersion is ideal, but if not available, move victim to cool, shaded area. Lay on back and do not leave unattended. If symptoms include convulsion move any objects that could injury athlete. Remove heavy clothing. Have person drink cold water. Cool by fanning and spraying with cold water. Place ice pack on neck, armpits, groin, and back of knees.
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Signs and Symptoms of Cold Exposure Injuries:
- Frostnip: Tips of finger, toes and ears. Skin may appear red (initially) or white, skin cool to the touch. Get to a warm dry area and slowly warm the area.
- Frostbite: Usually affects: fingers, hands toes, feet ears, nose. Freezing in deep layers of skin. Skin: pale, white and waxy, cold and hard to touch, numbness tingling/pins and needles
Move them to a warm dry area. Do not leave them alone. Remove any wet or tight clothing that could cut off blood flow. Do not rub the area, could cause damage to skin and tissue. Gently place in warmer water to slowly warm the tissue. After warming of skin may swell or blister with a burning or numb sensation. Warming to fast could cause tissue damage. Seek medical attention as soon as possible.
- Hypothermia: General body cooling, body temperature drops below 95°F. Skin: general paleness, cold to touch, numbness and weakness, uncontrolled shivering, glassy stare, confusion, slow pulse and respiration, and decreasing consciousness. Call 9-1-1, move person to dry warm area, do not leave alone, remove wet clothing and replace warm dry clothing or wrap individual in blankets. If alert have them drink warm sugary drink no caffeine. Have them move limbs to aid with warming of body. If unable to do this put warm packs in arm pits, groin, and neck. Do not rub the body or place them in warm bath, could cause further issues.
- Due to falling into water: call 9-1-1. Do not remove clothing, tighten everything up. Keep head out of water and put on a hat. Get out of water as soon as possible. Do not attempt to swim unless there is any way out, swimming uses body heat and reduces survival time.
Return to Play
If an athlete is seen by a physician for an injury or illness that keeps them out of practices/games, they MUST have a signed doctors' note or "Return to Play" form before they are allowed to resume participation. This can be given directly to the athletic trainer. The form is available on the Athletic Forms page as well as the MSHSL website.
Special Considerations
If an athlete requires any special treatments or equipment such as a glucose snack, inhaler, or EpiPen associated with diabetes, asthma, sting allergies, sickle cell disease, or other conditions, they are responsible for them and must provide these themselves. Communication of these conditions should take place before the season begins with the ATC and coach.
Visitor Information
The Blake Athletic Department would like to welcome you to our campus. When your teams visit our campus, a Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) will be on campus for all events. If you have any questions please call our ATC, Stuart Borne, at 952-988-3885 or email atsborne@blakeschool.org.
AED Locations
There are six AED’s on the Hopkins Campus. They are located in the Gym, in the Ice Arena, near the MPAC, near the Dining Room, in the Lower School Office, and a portable AED is carried by the ATC during practices and events.
TRIA Orthopedic Center
PlayStrong
The TRIA PlayStrong Program is an ACL injury prevention program including warm-ups, stretching, strengthening, agility, plyometrics, core exercises, and cool downs. This program not only reduces the risk of ACL injuries, but it can also improve player performance. Once the routine is learned, it takes about 15 minutes to complete before activity. This is a free service to Blake’s Athletic Teams. Please contact Stuart Borne at 952-988-3885 orsborne@blakeschool.org with any questions. Click on the link for more information: http://www.tria.com/playstrong.aspx.
L.E.A.P.
TRIA L.E.A.P (Lower Extremity Agility Program) is a return to play program after ACL surgery. It is a five-week training program designed to improve an athlete's ability to control their trunk and improve core stability during high intensity sports activities. The program is conducted in small group sessions ran by a Certified Athletic Trainer and Physical Therapist. To be eligible for the program, the athlete must be at least four months post surgery, pass an evaluation to help assess whether their body is at a good point to start the program, and approval from their physician.
Women’s Orthopedic Wellness
TIRA’s female sports medicine specialists provide a comprehensive program from treatment and prevention to training and nutrition so athletes get the most out of their active life. These specialists partner with athletes to help them reach their performance goals. TRIA understands the complexities unique to female athletes, and will tailor treatment strategies to meet those needs. TRIA provides a variety of services for women, including: