Shands Rehab Centers' certified athletic trainers provide treatment to athletes of all ages with injuries sustained during athletic competition. They assess the injuries and then work with therapists and sports medicine physicians to determine a course of action to treat the injury. Athletic trainers help athletes become fit so they can compete in sports.

Our athletic trainers have worked with athletic teams from major universities and many are coaches of youth teams in their communities. Also, athletic trainers in Alachua County high schools work with our certified athletic trainers.

Athletic trainers make sure that athletes are in good shape and ready to play. Many of their tasks involve preventing injuries. They show athletes how to exercise correctly.

Athletic trainers monitor small injuries that may impact the performance or health of an athlete. When an athlete gets hurt, athletic trainers help determine how serious the injury is. Athletic trainers confer with doctors and physical therapists to set up a therapy routine. They also work with the athlete, coach, and family to decide when the player can safely return to play.

Locations

• Shands Rehab Center at UF Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine Institute (SW Gainesville)

More Information

For more information or to make an appointment, call Shands Rehab Center at UF Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine Institute at 352.273.7004 or 800.749.7424.