LEYDEN HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC TRAINING FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ● What is the difference between an Athletic Trainer, a Personal Trainer, and a Physical Therapist? ○ An Athletic Trainer is a licensed and certified health care professional who specifically adheres to the following practices: ■ Prevention of injuries and other medical issues ■ Emergency care ■ Clinical diagnosis of injuries ■ Therapeutic intervention/rehabilitation of injuries and other medical illnesses ■ Works closely with team Physician and other Doctors ■ Works with athletes and physically active people in many domains ● High Schools, Colleges, Physical Therapy Clinics, Hospitals, Professional teams, and Industrial settings ■ Pass a board certification test ■ Bachelor’s degree required ○ A Physical Therapist is a highly educated, licensed health care professional. They help their patients reduce pain, and improve/restore mobility. ■ Work with newborns to the elderly ■ Work in clinics, hospitals, rehab centers, and more ■ Pass a board certification test ■ Doctorate degree ○ A Personal Trainer is a certification. Many Athletic Trainers also choose to become Personal Trainers. They are fitness professionals who develop and instruct exercise/workout programs for their clients. They primarily work in health clubs and gyms. ● Who are our Athletic Trainers? ○ Lindsay Frederick, ATC/FMSC​
: Lindsay is a certified Athletic Trainer who has been with Leyden High School for the past 9 years. She graduated in 2007 with her Bachelor’s in Arts/Athletic Training from Lewis University. She played soccer at Lewis, and worked closely with the women’s elite 8 NCAA basketball team, as well as the Chicago Rush Professional Arena Football team. She primarily works at the West campus, but covers every home football game for sophomores and varsity, and travels to the away games. ○ John Armenta, ATC/FMSC​
: ohn is a certified Athletic Trainer who has been with Leyden High School for the past 3 years. He graduated in 2007 from University Illinois of Chicago with his Bachelor’s in Arts/Athletic Training. John worked at McHenry High School for the first 5 years, before joining Leyden’s staff. John works primarily at the East campus, covers sophomore/varsity games at west on Friday nights, and travels with them as well. He covers all home Freshman/JV football games on Saturday mornings. ○ Lindsay and John use a team approach to all of Leyden’s athletes. They have a great working relationship and have similar values/treatment styles they use with their athletes. ● What do I do if my child is injured? ○ If your child is injured at a school­sponsored athletic activity (practice or game) that occurs after school, they should come see the Athletic Trainer. There is an Athletic Trainer at both the east and west campuses. Every coach can help the athlete find the Athletic Trainer’s office, or can call the Athletic Trainer via their cell or office phone. ○ If the injury seems to warrant a visit to the Doctor, the Athletic Trainer will call home. They will also provide recommendations of where to go. ○ If the injury simply needs ice, or a few days off of practice/games, your child may come home with ice wrapped to that body part, a brace, tape, or an ACE bandage. ○ If the injury warrants crutches, the parent will be immediately contacted. ○ Following the acronym RICE is always a good principle after an injury: Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation. ● What if my child is injured at an away game? ○ Almost all away games will still have an Athletic Trainer present. The coach, or home school Athletic Trainer, should let the Leyden Athletic Trainer know what happened. The coach may also call home. ○ The parent/guardian may always call a Leyden Athletic Trainer for advice as well. Their cell phones are available for you to call at any time. ○ It is always at your discretion to take them to a doctor/hospital. ● If my child cannot participate in practice or play in a game due to their injury, should they stay home? ○ We always recommend that the athlete come to the Athletic Training room to try and do some sort of therapy/rehab. ○ If they have seen a Doctor and were recommended to do Physical Therapy, they should try and do that 2­3x/week until back to play. ○ It varies by team/coach, but it is always encouraged to try and still be a part of the team by coming to practices/games to support your team. Especially if the injury is not season­ending. ● Does the school have insurance to help cover the cost of an injury my child sustained during a school­sponsored athletic event? ○ Any questions regarding insurance should be made to the Athletic Director’s Office: 847­451­3071 ○ An accident report will be filled out by the Athletic Trainer or Coach after an injury has occurred during practice or a game (home or away). Specifically if it requires the child to see a doctor/seek medical treatment outside of school. ● If my child is doing therapy in the Athletic Training Room, what sorts of things are you doing? ○ Every injury is different, and treated specifically. ○ We focus on reducing swelling, increasing/restoring range of motion (mobility), as well as flexibility and strengthening. ○ As healing progresses we advance as tolerated, eventually leading into functional training which is sport specific training to that specific athlete. ○ You are always more than welcome to call with any questions/concerns, and calls home from us will be made as needed as well. ● Can you give my child medicine? ○ No, we cannot give any sort of medication to minors. ○ We do have electrolyte tablets that we give to some athletes during excessively hot days/games who are experiencing muscle cramping. ○ We have an emergency inhaler and epi­pen on hand as well. ● Are you qualified to do CPR/use an AED? ○ Yes, we are qualified and both John and Lindsay have been previous CPR instructors. ○ Many, if not all by now, of our coaches are also certified. ● Are you a Leyden employee? ○ We are hired by NovaCare Rehabilitation. NovaCare has a contract with Leyden which allows us to provide Athletic Training services to Leyden High School. ○ Both Lindsay, John, and NovaCare staff are 100% committed to Leyden High School and providing the best possible care to their athletes. CONTACT INFO ● Lindsay: Office 847­451­3617, Cell 815­222­3976, Email ​
[email protected] ● John: Office 845­451­3199, Cell 773­544­7746, Email ​
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