The clinics begin every Tuesday at 7 a.m.
Athletes don't need a referral; however, they may be referred to
their primary care physician or a specialist if their injury
warrants further care.
Joe Santillo, a certified athletic trainer and sports medicine
professional with ALMH's SportsCare, offers these free orthopedic
assessments of injuries until 9 a.m. by appointment in
rehabilitation services at ALMH.
"A sprained ankle or shoulder pain can be symptoms of common
sports injuries, but often, athletes have a difficult time
determining whether to treat them at home or visit a specialist,"
Santillo says. "One thing that we emphasize is that we are not
medical doctors and we are not trying to replace their physician in
the course of care. In fact, we commonly refer athletes to their
family physicians."
During the assessment, Santillo offers information about
self-care of injuries, helps athletes determine whether and when
they can safely return to sports, and if physician treatment is
needed. Injured students or their parents can call 732-5056 to
reserve a consultation time.
ALMH's SportsCare is a full-service athletic training program
for young athletes and active adults. It provides a wide range of
services, including injury prevention education and intensive
training programs.
