REGIS COLLEGE DEPARTMENT OF SPORTS MEDICINE

Regis College Sports Medicine Visiting Team Guide (.pdf)

Regis College Department of Sports Medicine Mission Statement

The sports medicine department strives to protect the immediate an long-term health of intercollegiate athletes and return the injured student-athlete to sport participation as quickly and safely as possible, according to the guidelines set by the National Athletic Trainers Association and American College of Sports Medicine.

The sports medicine staff possesses knowledge in injury prevention; injury recognition; evaluation, and assessment; immediate care; and the treatment, rehabilitation, and reconditioning of athletic injuries.

With the aid of coaches, the staff is also responsible for educating and monitoring student-athletes on nutrition, supplementation, and alcohol and drug abuse.

The staff maintains current in knowledge and skills through the pursuit of continuing education and attendance at educational conferences annually.

The sports medicine department echoes Regis College's commitment to empower students to challenge themselves academically, to serve and to lead.

Sports Medicine Services and Equipment

The sports medicine staff is responsible for providing medical coverage to practices and game of all intercollegiate varsity teams. The staff is NOT responsible for coverage of club sports, non-traditional seasons of varsity sports. The sports medicine department is open in the mornings for evaluation and rehabilitation appointments, and the staff is available for immediate care and treatment of injuries during practices and games.

The staff treated 75 injuries last academic year, administering over 700 treatments. The staff has a strong relationship with Dr. Diane English, who serves as the directing orthopedic physician.

The sports medicine facility is comprised of a taping station, six treatment tables, a hydrotherapy area, two whirlpools, rehabilitation area, and ice machine. The sports medicine staff has two automated external defibrillators (AED) and two oxygen tanks, which are on-site at all intercollegiate games.

The sports medicine staff also has access to the Mary Carr-Simone Fitness Center and swimming pool, which are utilized in the rehabilitation process.