Athletic Training
In keeping with the mission of the Ridgefield High School Athletics Department the Sports Medicine program is dedicated to assisting student athletes' pursuit of their athletic and personal goals. Top notch facilities, personnel and technology are utilized to enhance physical readiness for optimal performance, provide injury prevention strategies, and promote recovery from injury/illness. Support for student athletes is provided by our Licensed and Certified Athletic Training staff. Utilizing an evidence-based multi disciplinary approach to promote injury prevention, wellness education and effective management of athletic injuries and illnesses clinicians create an innovative and collaborative culture for optimum care for student athletes.
athletic trainING:
Rachel Marino, Head Athletic Trainer
Athletic Training Office Phone: 203-894-5750 ext. 2758
Self-Administration of Medication Form (Note self-Administration is the very bottom section of the form)
Rehab/ Prevention Exercises & Stretches (Click Arrow to Drop Down Menu)
Ankle Strengthening Exercises & Stretches
Anterior Shin Splints Treatment Stretches & Exercises
How to Use a Massage Gun to Relieve Shin Splints
Plantar Fasciitis Stretches & Exercises
Knee Strengthening Exercises
Patellar Tendonitis Treatment At Home
Home Rehab For Hamstring Injury
Hip Tendonitis/Hip Flexor Stretches & Exercises
Hamstring Strain Stretches & Exercises
Foam Roller for Low Back Pain Relief
Sciatic Nerve Pain Relief Stretches
Best Rotator Cuff Exercises for Strengthening
Rotator Cuff Exercises & Stretches
Winged Scapula Exercises
Elbow Pain/Baseball Pitching/Tennis Elbow/Golfers Elbow Treatment
Items to Purchase for Injury Treatment & Prevention (Click Arrow to Drop Down Menu)
Massage Gun
THIS MASSAGE GUN IS VERY USEFUL FOR RECOVERY AND WARMUP OF ALL MUSCLE AREAS. WITH THE 15 DIFFERENT HEADS YOU HAVE ONE FOR EVERY PART OF YOUR BODY.
KT Recovery Massage Ball
THE KT RECOVERY MASSAGE BALL IS GREAT FOR AT HOME TREATMENT OF SHIN PAIN/SHIN SPLINTS, PATELLAR TENDONITIS, ELBOW/SHOULDER TENDINITIS.
https://www.kttape.com/collections/new-products/products/kt-recovery-ice-heat-massage-ball
TheraIce Sleeve
THERAICE SLEEVES ARE GREAT FOR ICING VARIOUS BODY AREAS AT THE SAME TIME WITH COMPRESSION. AND YOU DON’T NEED ICE JUST STORE THEM IN YOUR FREEZER AT HOME. GREAT FOR SHIN PAIN, KNEE PAIN, ELBOW PAIN, ANKLE PAIN.
Firefly Portable Recovery Device
THE FIREFLY IS A GREAT RECOVERY DEVICE FOR AFTER PRACTICE AND GAMES TO DECREASE LACTIC ACID IN YOUR BODY AND TO DECREASE INFLAMMATION IN KNEES/ANKLES.
USE THIS CODE AT CHECKOUT FOR 15% OFF FLYLIFE15
Voltaren Arthritis Pain Gel OTC
YOU CAN BUY VOLTAREN AT YOUR LOCAL CVS, RITE AID, WALGREENS. VOLTAREN IS ANTI-INFLAMMATORY GEL THAT CAN BE USED DIRECTLY ON THE INJURED AREA.
Shock Doctor Laceless Ankle Brace
SHOCK DOCTOR ULTRA LACELESS ANKLE BRACE IS THE BEST BRACE FOR SOCCER CLEATS OR TIGHT RUNNING/BASKETBALL SNEAKERS. GREAT SUPPORT WITH LESS BULKINESS.
Phantom Ankle Brace
ONE OF THE BEST ANKLE BRACES ON THE MARKET FOR ANY SPORT. IT’S A BIT BULKY SO IF YOU WEAR SOCCER CLEATS OR TIGHT RUNNING/BASKETBALL SNEAKERS THIS IS NOT THE ANKLE BRACE FOR YOU. PLEASE SEE THE SHOCK DOCTOR ULTRA ANKLE BRACE ABOVE THAT IS THE BEST BRACE FOR SOCCER CLEATS OR TIGHT RUNNING/BASKETBALL SNEAKERS.
https://www.mcdavidusa.com/collections/braces-supports-body-part-ankle/products/phantom-ankle-brace-with-stirrup-stays-and-figure-8-straps
Custom Mouth Guards
CUSTOM MOUTHGUARD THAT YOU CAN DO AT HOME. MOUTHGUARD STAYS IN PLACE AND ALLOWS YOU TO BREATHE AND SPEAK EASILY.
Instant Cooling Towel
COOLING TOWEL FOR THOSE HOT DAYS AT PRACTICE OR GAMES.
https://arcticcool.com/collections/accessories/products/cooling-towel
Pro Core Shorts
PRO CORE SHORTS ARE GREAT SUPPORT AND STABILIZATION OF YOUR HIPS AND CORE.
Knee Compression Sleeve
KNEE COMPRESSION SLEEVE IS GREAT FOR ANY KNEE AREA MUSCLE STRAINS.
https://www.bauerfeind.com/b2c/Products/Knee-Braces/Sports-Compression-Knee-Support/p/YPBF_SPK_SCKS
Padded Football Shorts
THESE SHOCK DOCTOR PADDED FOOTBALL SHORTS ARE FOR PLAYERS THAT NEED EXTRA PADDING IN HIP/THIGH AREA. THE HEX TECHNOLOGY OFFERS MORE PROTECTION.
RecoveryTherm Back Wrap
THE THERABODY HOT VIBRATION BACK WRAP IS GREAT TO USE FOR WARMUPS OF ALL BODY AREAS.
RecoveryPulse Calf Wrap
THE THERABODY RECOVERY PULSE CALF IS GREAT FOR THE TREATMENT OF SHIN SPLINTS.
Krampade
KRAMPADE helps stop and prevent cramping, but also enhances performance, speeds recovery after activity, and reduces fatigue, all while optimizing your hydration.
Krampade
KRAMPADE helps stop and prevent cramping, but also enhances performance, speeds recovery after activity, and reduces fatigue, all while optimizing your hydration.
