Below you will find some of the more frequently asked questions of the athletic trainer. Please view this for many answers to some basic questions.
- Who are the Athletic Trainers
- Where can I find the Athletic Trainer?
- What are the athletic training room hours?
- How do I contact the Athletic Trainer?
- What is an athletic trainer?
- When is the athletic trainer available?
- Does my student athlete need a new physical yearly?
- What do I do if my child gets hurt and the athletic trainer isn't there to see them?
- When does the athletic trainer provide treatments?
- What treatments are available from the athletic trainer?
The Head Athletic Trainer is TJ Morgan. The Assistant Athletic Trainer is Zack Ruble.
The athletic trainer is located in the new gym on the opposite side of the fitness room and lobby. It is referred to as Siberia since you feel as though you are walking that far just to get there from other parts of the original school building.
Athletic training room hours are posted on this website under calendar. For those of you who don't want to go there, the Athletic Training room is open from 10:30-18:30 daily. Games will be covered in their entirety.
The athletic trainer can be reached by calling the office at 410-969-9105 x250. In addition the athletic trainer can be reached at the following email address: morgant@archbishopspalding.org or rublez@archbishopspalding.org .
A health care professional who is certified by the National Athletic Trainer’s Association, and recognized by the American Medical Association as a Health Care Provider. Athletic Trainers are trained to Prevent, Evaluate, Treat, Rehabilitate injuries individuals sustain injuries or illnesses and provide initial emergency care for any injuries prior to the arrival of paramedics. An Athletic Trainer works under the license of a Physician or an Orthopedic Surgeon when providing any Athletic Training Services. An Athletic Trainer works under standing orders which are hanging in the Athletic Training Room.
The athletic trainer is available daily during normal operating hours, and during all athletic events.
Yes. In addition the physical is only good from one year from the date stamped on the form by the doctor.
Can the physical be done on any form?
No. The only form we will accept is the form generated by Archbishop Spalding High School. No other forms from any doctor will be accepted. In addition, a note from the doctor indicating the student had a physical and is in good health is also not acceptable.
Will the forms be sent to me?
No, the forms are available on this website under The Athletic Training Documents. Select the Folder titled Documents for Parents and Athletes.
When should I get a physical for my child?
You should get the physical completed between June 1, and July 31, turned in no later than August 1.
What if I already have a physical?
If you already have a physical, the date on the physical will stand as the date of expiration 1 year later. So if the physical is dated in March, the physical will expire in March one year later. If your child is playing a spring sport they will need to obtain a new physical prior to the expiration date. All athletes that have expired physicals will be withheld from participation until a new physical is obtained.
You should contact the coach who will contact the athletic trainer at home. If warranted a return call will be made upon notification by the head coach.
Treatments and rehab work are done during lunch periods and immediately after school until 4 pm. At that time the athletic training room closes to provide game coverage and all treatments stop.
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Treatments and modalities that are available and provided free of charge by the athletic trainer include:
Initial intervention would include evaluation, first aid and emergency care, and early stabilizing treatment of injuries. Following the early interventions, more involved treatments would take place. These treatments come in the form of ice, heat packs, electrotherapeutic modalities including but not limited to electric stimulation currents including TENS, Russian, Interferential, Pre-Modulated, Microcurrent, Biphasic, and high volt, Iontophoresis (physician prescription only), phonophoresis (physician prescription only), hot and cold whirlpool, ultrasound, light therapy, and a full compliment of rehabilitative exercise programs ranging from pre-surgical care to full return to sports activity that is enhanced by the modalities we have to offer. All services are provided under the standing orders of the team physician and team surgeons.
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TJ Morgan.
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