Athletic Medicine and Rehabilitation

April 2004
From the Editor Mike Braid, M.S. E. D. , A.T., C.


Spring is upon us and I would be remiss if I did not congratulate the following teams for their winter success. First, Whitehall High School's Girls Volleyball Team made it to Kalamazoo to play in the Division 2 state semi-finals. Second, Ravenna High School's Girls Volleyball Team was able to match Whitehall with a semi-final appearance in Division 3. Lastly, Muskegon Heights advanced to the Division 2 Basketball semi-finals.

In addition to the team sports we had several wrestlers from the area that competed in the state tournament at the Palace of Auburn Hills. Congratulations to all of the athletes, coaches, and families. You will have memories that last a lifetime.

March is past us now and time got away, but in this issue we wanted to educate you on the role of the Certified Athletic Trainer. March was National Athletic Training Month. In honor of that month we had hoped to get you this newsletter but obviously time got away. Behind the scenes of many of these athletic teams and events are Certified Athletic Trainers helping to care for the athletes, prevent injuries and work to quickly and safely manage the injuries when they happen. I hope you can take a moment to read this newsletter and learn a little more about this Allied Health Care Professional. I look forward to a safe spring and an enjoyable summer for you. As always, read on and enjoy!

Did you know...

Hackley Athletic Medicine to Offer Athletic Performance Enhancement Camps June 14-16, 2004

Hackley Athletic Medicine will be offering athletic performance enhancement camps to improve speed, agility, strength, vertical jump, change of direction, and overall performance in all sports. These programs are being developed and organized by the Certified Athletic Trainers (ATC's) and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialists (CSCS's) of Hackley Athletic Medicine.

Watch your local newspaper for details or call 728-4820 for more information.

Hackley Triple Crown Running Series


Run For Cover May 15, 2004
Trail Run August 21, 2004
Muscling Out Myositis September 2004

For More Information call Hackley Sports Medicine at 728-4696

Where does a Certified Athletic Trainer Work?


Certified Athletic Trainers (ATC) work in a wide variety of settings. Wherever physically active people are, Athletic Trainers can be of assistance. Some of these settings are:

1. Hospitals: The main responsibility here is rehabilitation. ATC's work with patients who have undergone surgery or sustained injuries in which exercise can help to improve their condition. ATC's in this setting may also provide local high school sports coverage as well.

2. High School Setting: ATC's at the high school level help to prevent, assess, treat, rehabilitate, and educate the athletes, coaches, and parents at the school. The ATC also determines whether the athlete needs further care from a physician.

3. University/Collegiate Setting: ATC's use their knowledge and skills to prevent, assess, treat, rehabilitate, and educate the athletes and coaches at this level. ATC's in the collegiate level are also responsible for the education of student athletic trainers.

4. Professional Sports: ATC's in this setting work with a team physician, as well as other health care providers to care for professional athletes. Again in this setting the ATC is responsible for the prevention, assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletes.

5. Industrial: Many large companies are employing ATC's to prevent, assess, treat, and rehabilitate their employees work related injuries. ATC's offer on-site treatment, so the employee can stay on-site for their treatment. This has proven to be very beneficial to the companies, by helping the employee return to work sooner from a work-related injury. ATC's are also responsible for making sure that the work sites are ergonomically safe for the employees.

6. Military: ATC's work on military bases to help prevent, assess, treat, rehabilitate, and educate our armed forces.

Staff Profile
Scott White, PTA

Scott is a native of Muskegon and graduated from Orchard View High School. Scott was a three-sport athlete at Orchard View, participating in football, basketball, and track. Scott earned his Physical Therapist Assistant Associates degree from Baker College in 1995.

Scott joined the Hackley Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation staff this winter. His specialization is Workplace Rehabilitation, and he is a Certified Ergonomic Assessment Specialist.

Scott lives in North Muskegon and is married to Kathy White, PT. His hobbies include golf, softball, and fishing. With his interest and vast experience in sports, workplace rehabilitation, health and fitness, Scott is a great addition to our Sports Medicine and Workplace Rehabilitation staff.