Sports Medicine & Athletic Training

Guidelines for Athletic Injury Reporting and Referral

Sports injuries are an unfortunate consequence of athletic participation.  In order to provide the best possible care for these injuries, the following procedures have been established:

Reporting of Athletic Injuries

  1. Any sports-related injury that occurs during participation in athletics sponsored by TUHS should be reported to the athlete’s coach immediately.  If the athlete is unable to return to play, or if the injury requires additional care, the athlete must see the athletic trainer after activity, or as soon as possible during the next school day.
  2. The Athletic Trainer will evaluate the injury and, based on the evaluation, make a determination as to the appropriate care for the athlete.  In most cases, injuries are minor in nature and the athlete can be successfully treated in the training room.  If the injury is more extensive or will require further medical evaluation by a physician, the athlete's parents will be contacted.

Physician Referral

  1. If you feel an athletic injury requires the evaluation or care of a doctor, we suggest that you contact us prior to seeing your physician.  It is also important that we know the diagnosis and instructions in order to provide the follow-up care necessary. 
  2. If your child is seen by a physician for a sports-related injury or illness, he/she will not be able to return to participation without a written release from a physician.