FCPS Athletic Training Program
Injury Rehabilitation Services
One of the primary objectives of
the FCPS Athletic Training Program is promoting a safe
return to the athletic field for each injured athlete.
Proper injury rehabilitation is a key component in
accomplishing this objective. The athletic trainers at each
individual school provide injury rehabilitation services
throughout the school year, including:
- Range of motion exercises
- Strengthening exercises
- Proprioception exercises
- Functional progression/exercise programs
- Return-to-play evaluations
The athletic trainers are in a
unique position to provide daily evaluation and
rehabilitation services to the student athletes. The
immediate availability of an ATC at each school provides an
opportunity for athletes to be evaluated quickly, directed
to a physician when appropriate and provided rehabilitation
exercise and modalities, which may significantly reduce the
re-injury rate. Providing school based rehabilitation
opportunities, athletes are better prepared to return to
participation in an appropriate manner. Individual athletic
trainers and physicians are encouraged to communicate
regarding injury rehabilitation on a regular basis to ensure
each student athlete returns to play as quickly and as
safely as possible. For information on contacting specific
athletic trainers, click
here.
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