Athletic Training
Athletic Training Services and Sports Injury Management for Student Athletes
Therapeutic Associates (TAI) Valley Physical Therapy is proud to provide athletic training services and sports injury management for the Salem-Keizer School District (SKSD). Our commitment to the success of this program includes support to the AT professional staff, coaches, student athletes, and the medical community. You can find us in the McKay, McNary, North Salem, South Salem, Sprague, and West Salem High Schools. Injured student-athletes at supported schools can check in with the school athletic trainer (AT) as needed for injury care. If necessary, the AT will coordinate with our local clinics for physical therapy to ensure a speedy and complete return to sport.
Each SKSD high school has one Certified Athletic Trainer on site. This person works closely with the school’s student-athletes and teams to assist in injury prevention, evaluation, and rehabilitation. This person covers the majority of school-sponsored sporting events, including practices and play.
>>What is a Certified Athletic Trainer?
>>When to See an Athletic Trainer?
>>What Care to Expect from an Athletic Trainer?
Program Offerings
- Up to three free physical therapy treatment sessions at a TAI clinic
- No doctor referral is required for this service
- Coordination of access to a physician if the student-athlete does not currently have a family doctor
- Coordination of benefits for extended care if the student-athlete’s need exceeds 3 sessions
- Facilitation of communication between ATC and physical therapists, coaches, and athletic directors regarding student-athlete’s plan of care and game-ready status
Speed/Agility/Mobility (SAM) Program for Athletes
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Click here to learn more about our comprehensive training program for student athletes, which is designed to increase athleticism while decreasing injury potential.
NEW SESSIONS BEGIN IN THE FALL
Injury Prevention:
- Dynamic Warm-Up
- PEP Warm-Up
- Hip Mobility Warm-Up
- Static Stretching vs. Dynamic Warm-Up
- Injury Prevention for the Athlete
- Self-Test for Muscle Imbalance
Injury Care:
Hydration and Nutrition:
Community Involvement Programs: “Being a part of something larger than ourselves”
- KIDZ 3K Run – Iris Festival; May 22nd, 2010 OVER $1000 raised for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
- SAM training for women — New session starts early August. Contact Chelsey if interested.
- 5K training program
- 10K training program
- Half Marathon training program
Athletic Training