The Athletic Training Room

The Athletic Training Room Multipurpose facility designed to accommodate a variety of athletic training needs Accessible to both male and female athletes

Athletic Training Room Design Size Lighting Plumbing Electricity Ventilation & heating Telephone access Storage Office space Wet area Taping area Treatment area Exercise & rehabilitation area

Size Based on size of school Based on number of athletes/patients At least 1,200 square feet Most high schools 400-800 square feet Utilization of space most important

Lighting Good lighting for proper examinations & treatments Poor lighting may result in inaccurate assessment

Plumbing Special plumbing Floor drains in wet area Considerations: Sink (hot/cold water) Ice machine Whirlpool Hydrocollator Floor drains in wet area Considerations: Dishwasher Washer/dryer

Hydrotherapy Room Helps prevent accidental spills Place hydrotherapy area next to office Why? Office & Hydrotherapy room need to have acrylic windows Have floor drains Hot/Cold outlets for whirlpools Floor slanted at 1% towards the drains Ice machine should have separate cold line and floor drain Shower (small) + Sink

Electricity Electrical outlets strategically placed Equipment & modalities should be used w/out extension cords Ground fault interrupters (GFI): mini circuit breaker that will stop the flow of electricity in the event of a short of contact with water

Ventilation & Heating Heated/cooled to comfortable level Busy; lots of traffic/movement Equipment that requires heat can lead to humidity Most athletes in shorts

Telephone Access Important for safety & emergencies Building and long distance line Emergency telephone numbers clearly posted Emergency instructions/protocol posted

Storage There can never be enough storage Locked cabinets & storage closets important to maintain good control over supplies and equipment

Office Space Desk Examination table File cabinets Bookcases Storage Telephone Data/injury logs SECURITY

Wet Area Refrigerator Ice machine Whirlpool Hydrocollator Separate from rest of ATR Special floor drain Special consideration to ventilation & electrical outlets Concrete/tile flooring

Under-water Treadmill

Taping Area Most used area Padded & covered in vinyl or countertop-type laminate

Treatment Area Used for modalities & examinations Tables sturdy and able to withstand the heaviest of athletes

Treatment area Tx tables, ideal is 4 Taping tables 36 inches high Larger area for evals, taping, bandaging than rehab. Area. Contain windows for natural light + high lighting for clear visual field Ultrasound/Electrical stim machines in this area Biohazardous containers

Exercise & Rehab Area Exercise bike Elliptical trainer Special weights Various rehab equipment

Rehab Equipment

Operation of the ATR Staffing Rules & Procedures Documentation Inventory & Budgeting Medical Kits General First Aid supplies, Equipment, & Modalities

Staffing Certified Athletic Trainer Athletic Trainer Student Aides Support Staff Team Doctors Therapists Other allied health professionals

Rules & Procedures ATR Rules: With someone near you, come up with 6 good rules you would have in your ATR Class come up with ATR rules Housekeeping—daily cleaning procedures; tables, whirlpools, sinks, countertops; towels, hydroc covers Dress code—exhibit professionalism; khaki/polo, athletic apparel; no jeans or open-toe shoes (OSHA); facial hair, tattoos, piercings

Rules & Procedures ATR Rules Injury Management Policy – suggestions? Housekeeping Dress Code & Personal Hygiene Class come up with ATR rules Housekeeping—daily cleaning procedures; tables, whirlpools, sinks, countertops; towels, hydroc covers Dress code—exhibit professionalism; khaki/polo, athletic apparel; no jeans or open-toe shoes (OSHA); facial hair, tattoos, piercings

Dress Code & Personal Hygiene Make a T chart displaying 3 dress code/personal hygiene items that would be appropriate, and 3 dress code/ PH items that would not be allowed/appropriate (and why for this part)

Athletic Training Facility Rules concerning room cleanliness and sanitation must be set and made known to population using facility Examples No equipment/cleats in training room Shoes off treatment tables Shower prior to treatment No roughhousing or profanity No food or smokeless tobacco

Cleaning responsibilities are divided between athletic training staff and maintenance personnel Division of responsibilities Maintenance crew Sweep floors daily, clean and disinfect sinks and tubs, mop hydrotherapy room, empty waste baskets Athletic Training staff Clean treatment tables, disinfect hydrotherapy modalities daily, clean equipment regularly

Inventory & budgeting Supply & ordering Tracking product expirations dates Identifying purchasing patterns Establishing relationships with vendors for special pricing

Medical Kits Portable storage container for medical supplies Soft-sided bags Fanny packs Hard-shell boxes

Game Site Equipment Vacuum Splints/General Splinting Materials Crutches AED

Splints Vacuum Air Padded wooden or cardboard SAM® Plastic articulated

Splints Vacuum Air Padded wooden or cardboard SAM® Plastic articulated

Splints Vacuum Air Padded wooden or cardboard SAM® Plastic articulated

Splints Vacuum Air Padded wooden or cardboard SAM® Plastic articulated

Splints Vacuum Air Padded wooden or cardboard SAM® Plastic articulated

Splints Vacuum Air Padded wooden or cardboard SAM® Plastic articulated

Crutches

General First Aid, Equipment, & Modalities Consumable supplies cannot be re-used Non-consumable supplies can be re-used Miscellaneous Equipment exercise equipment, various rehab items Therapeutic Modalities Have groups list items that fall under each category

What is the difference between consumable and non consumable products?

Non-consumable Supplies Used in ATR or checked out by athlete that can be reused and last for considerable amount of time Blankets Braces Crutches Instruments Penlights Slings Splints Scissors, sharps, tweezers, nail clippers

Miscellaneous Supplies Refrigerators Ice machines Tables Benches Carts Desks Computers Exercise equipment Rehab items Stretchers Immobilizers Neck collars

Therapeutic Modalities Various pieces of equipment used by athletic training staff to help promote healing and mobility 3 Categories Mechanical (massage, manipulation, etc) Thermal (applications of heat & cold) Electrical (ultrasound, e-stim, etc)

Therapeutic modalities Mechanical Involves manipulation of thee muscles in the body Massage, vibration, and mobilization Thermal Involves the use of heat or cold Hydrocollator or ice pack Electrical Involves the use of electrical stimulation Ultrasound, TENS, e-stim

Modalities

Game Ready

Capital Equipment Items that are non – consumable High cost Items are not replaced every year Typically one time expense May cost to be serviced Examples?

Non – Expendable Equipment Supplies that cannot be re – used Need to be restocked yearly Non – Expendable Equipment Supplies that CAN be re – used

With a partner… Generate a list of supplies that you think an athletic training room needs to operate. Include capital, expendable and non – expendable equipment and supplies. Please list 7 for each so you should have 21 total

Oregon Ducks Athletic Training Room http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TYbqtaHdJzY Chantilly High School Athletic Training Room http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ihDeGVMOAKQ University of New Hampshire Athletic Training Room http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SeWEAcBbxig

Now that is creative!