• ATHLETIC TRAINER

    Contact Director of Athletics Beth Wandyes will any questions or concerns at bwandyes@uxbridge.k12.ma.us

    TBD (will update information when AT is hired)

    Email: @uxbridge.k12.ma.us

    Phone: (508) 278-8633 

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    Athletic Training Information and "Need to Knows"

    1. Concussion Information

    What is a concussion?

    A concussion is an injury affecting the brain that results from a direct or indirect blow to the head. Each individual concussion is unique in occurrence, signs, symptoms, and outcomes. With every concussion, brain function can be altered and therefore needs to be treated quickly and conservatively. 

    Signs and Symptoms of Concussions

    • Headache
    • Dizziness
    • Nausea/vomiting
    • Drowsiness
    • Fatigue
    • Balance problems
    • Sadness
    • Nervousness 
    • Difficulty sleeping
    • Irritability
    • Sensitivity to light
    • Sensitivity to sound
    • Feeling mentally foggy
    • Sleeping more than usual

    2. Impact Testing at Uxbridge High School

    Uxbridge High School will be conducting Impact (Immediate Post-Concussion Assessment and Cognitive Testing) Baseline Testing for all athletes. Athletes will be administered Baseline testing at the beginning of their season every two years, as the test results are good to be used for a two-year time span. Impact Testing will also be used post-injury and compared to the Baseline score. NOTE: Impact Testing is not the sole tool used in diagnosing, monitoring, or managing a concussion and will still be combined with other tools for successful management. 

    3. Return to Play Policy

    Following injuries, return to play decisions are made at the discretion of the UHS Athletic Trainer. More specifically, decisions made by the Athletic Trainer only will be for injuries that are solely managed by the Trainer themselves. If an athlete requires further evaluation following an injury (ex. Orthopedics, physician, emergency medical staff), the return to play decision will be a collective one involving all medical staff involved. If any athlete is referred for further evaluation, they will need to provide a note from the physician stating when they are cleared from their care to return to play. The final decision after receiving this clearance will be up to the Athletic Trainer. 

    Any injury must be documented through the Accident Reporting Form

    4. New Athlete Information

    Welcome to UHS Athletics! Athlete health, safety, and performance are of utmost important to the Athletic Trainer. For those who are not familiar with the services of an Athletic Trainer, the UHS Athletic Trainer is available for practice and game medical coverage, injury evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, and emergency care. Some resources available in the Athletic Training room include:

    • Ice
    • Heat packs
    • Foam rollers
    • First aid supplies
    • Taping supplies

    Please be respectful of any and all equipment and supplies used in the Athletic Training room and be sure to return supplies if you have borrowed them. 

    5. Common Injuries and Treatments

    Injuries

    • Ankle Sprain
    • Muscle Strains
    • Tendinitis
    • Patellar Tendinitis
    • Shin Splints

    Treatments

    • RICE
      • Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation
      • Used for strains and sprains
    • Heat
      • Used for injuries after 48 hours of occurrence
    • Taping & Wrapping
    • Stretching

    6. Secondary Insurance

    All Uxbridge student-athletes participating in the interscholastic athletic program are covered by a secondary insurance from Lefebvre Insurance, LLC. This policy is a non-duplication, which means that if you have any type of personal insurance coverage, this insurance will only pay what your insurance carrier doesn't pay, and that will only be for what they determine to be reasonable and customary charges. The limits of these charges will be determined by the carrier. 

    If a student-athlete is injured, no matter how slightly, they must report it to their coach, or the athletic trainer immediately so that an insurance form can be completed. Without an accident form, the secondary insurance will not kick in.