Chapter 3: Training Room
Design, lighting, plumbing, storage, office space, taping and exercise areas.
Important components of the training room
Being properly equipped and trained for any medical crisis or disaster
Emergency Preparedness
Comprehensive assessment of an athletes overall health and ability to perform.
Physical Exam
Daily cleaning, dress code, inventory, proper documentation, and budgeting
Guidelines and procedures of the training room
All athletic organizations must have this plan that ensures best care is provided.
Emergency Action Plan
Examination by several different specialists
Supplies that can only be used once. (ex. tape, bandages, gloves, antiseptic cream, gauze)
Consumable Supplies
Severe bleeding, No pulse, loss of consciousness, spinal injury, fractures.
Defined medical emergency
Traditional doctors office setting
Office-based physical exam
Supplies that can be used more than once. (ex. blankets, braces, crutches, scissors, splints)
Non-Consumable Supplies
Injuries where life or limb is not threatened
Non-emergencies
Medical History, Surgeries, Pulmonary Status, Height, Weight, and Blood Pressure
5 components of Physical Exam
Difference between mechanical, thermal, and electrical modalities
Mechanical: Massage, mobilization, vibration
Thermal: Application of heat and cold
Electrical: ultrasound, e-stim, TENS
Emergency Personel, Emergency communication, equipment, and emergency transportation
4 components of emergency action plan
No limits or restrictions on an athlete, athlete is free to participate in any contact or collision sport.
Unrestricted Clearance