March is National Athletic Training Month
March 1, 2010
The month of March, 2010, marks the 9th Annual celebration of National Athletic Training month. This year’s theme for the 30,000 members of the National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA), is “Sports Safety Is A Team Effort.” The NATA, headquartered in Dallas, Texas, strongly supports its members through research and education.
During the month of March, nationally certified athletic trainers will be taking part in numerous activities and events aimed at recognizing and boosting awareness of the athletic training profession.
Athletic trainers are widely respected medical professionals who have extensive education (at least one college degree) and experience in the areas of prevention, assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries & illnesses that occur to athletes and the physically active. The athletic training profession is recognized as an allied health profession by the American Medical Association (AMA). Athletic trainers play vital roles high schools, colleges, therapy clinics and corporate & industrial settings. Not only must a person pass a rigorous three-part exam to earn certification, they must participate in extensive continuing education. Over 60% of Athletic Trainers have Masters Degrees or higher.
Our Athletic Trainer is Henry Hawkins (Lakeside Hospital at Bastrop and Little River Healthcare - Rockdale). Henry currently coordinates Athletic Training & Sportsmedicine services for area schools through Lakeside Hospital's Orthopedic Department in Bastrop and Richards Memorial Hospital's Orthopedic & Specialty Department in Rockdale, Texas.
Some of the services available through the Sports Medicine program are:
- 24 hour on-call service through Henry Hawkings (512-964-3264) to answer any questions you may have or offer any assistance
- Weekly/Bi-weekly visits to school campuses
- Game/Event coverage
- Latest diagnostic technologies (X-ray / MRI / CT )
- Baseline & Post-concussion evaluation / testing
- Physical Therapy / Rehab (short-term & long-term)
- Sports nutrition/hydration support/information
- Policy consulting (EMS planning, asthma, concussion, storm/lightening)
- "Career Day" assistance/participation
- Football and Volleyball season Injury clinics
The NATA, headquartered in Dallas, Texas, strongly supports its members through research and education. The NATA was founded in 1950 and in 1972; Texas became the first state to license athletic trainers.
To get more information about our Sports Medicine program in Rockdale, go to www.lrhealthcare.com or call 512-430-6486.
To get more information about our Sports Medicine program in Bastrop, call Henry at 512-964-3264.
About Blackhawk Healthcare LLC
Headquartered in Austin, Texas, Blackhawk Healthcare is an owner and operator of Critical Access Hospitals. Blackhawk’s desire is to transform rural healthcare by working synergistically with each rural community to build confidence and pride through improved healthcare delivery. We are passionately dedicated to the uniqueness of rural healthcare and improving the community by bringing the resources required to meet the broader needs of each "hometown" we touch. Blackhawk is inspired to provide excellence in service and modern facilities that convey trust, confidence and healing.