Injury Care

The Staff Athletic Trainers will evaluate, treat, and rehabilitate athletic injuries. They work with each athlete individually to determine a course of action for returning to practices, games, and/or referral to physicians.

As an allied health profession, the Staff Athletic Trainers work under the direction of a physician. This is why we must ask student athletes to provide us with a note from their treating physician regarding limitations, restrictions, and/or plan of care.

Staff Athletic Trainers will communicate with parents and coaches as appropriate regarding any injury care, recommendations, and/or limitations/restrictions.

ATHLETIC TRAINING ROOM HOURS

Appropriate time for an athlete to seek assistance include before school or practice, during their athletic period with Coach or Staff AT permission, and/or after school / practice.

Athletes may not be late to class or leave class to come to the athletic training room for assistance unless there is a possible fracture or concussion

  • morning treatments begin at 7:30am daily - enter through door between Marauder & MAC gym

  • afternoon treatments begin immediately after school and last until approximately 4:30 pm unless practices end earlier or run later - athletes must be in the athletic training room within 15 minutes of getting off of the playing field/court

  • due to games on Tuesdays & Fridays, treatment after school may be limited

  • per LISD policy - injuries sustained outside of "officia/UILl" school practice or game may receive limited care until seen by a physician

CONCUSSION MANAGEMENT

As required by state law, LISD has established a Concussion Management Protocol that briefly involves:

  • if concussion is possible - the athlete will be removed from athletic participation for further evaluation

  • if concussion is suspected - the athlete will be referred to physician

  • Marcus currently use C3 Logix for baseline and post injury testing and may include neurologic, balance, and visual tests

  • when cleared by the treating physician - athlete must complete "Return To Play" protocol

  • required forms will be obtained & Staff Athletic Trainers will assist with communication regarding any athletic or academic restrictions due to the concussion