The ATR is committed to the health and safety of every athlete.  We provide educational opportunities for coaches to help them recognize common injuries and conditions, provide first aid, and manage emergency situations.

If you are a coach looking to complete your authorization, need to renew certifications, or just interested in evidence-based sports medicine topics – check out the links on this page.

Coaching Authorization

If you are a new coach that needs to fulfill taping requirements to gain certification, or if you need to re-certify your coaching authorization, a certified athletic trainer will be available to help you refine your taping skills.      

Call 515-964-5000 to schedule a time to fulfill your taping requirement.

CPR/AED/First Aid Training

In the event of an emergency, it is critical that there are trained first responders on scene.  Since there is not always an athletic trainer at practices and events, the coaches should be prepared to handle an emergency situation.

Call 515-964-5000 to set up a First Aid/CPR/AED training session.  

An instructor can come to your place of business, or your group can come to our office.  In addition, The ATR hosts monthly certification classes on an individual basis.  Class size is limited so call or register online by clicking the links below.

Resources

Concussions
A concussion is an injury to the brain caused by rapid movement of the brain against the internal wall of the skull.  This can be caused by a direct blow to the head: by a ball, the ground, or another athlete.  Or by a hit to the body, which causes rapid movement of the head and neck.

Each concussion is unique and needs to be treated on an individual basis.  Please follow the link below for more information on signs/symptoms, when additional medical care is needed, and how to handle a concussed athlete at home.

If you suspect that your son or daughter has a concussion, have them evaluated by a provider who specializes in concussion evaluation and management.  Call us at 515-964-5000 to be evaluated and for an individualized plan to return your son or daughter back to participation.

Injury Prevention
The best way to keep an athlete on the field is to prevent the injury from occurring.  One of the best tools to determine what is needed to prevent injury is to be tested using a Functional Movement Screen.  A series of movement patterns are used to identify compensations that an athlete makes when performing these movements.  Those compensations are evaluated and a program is designed for each individual athlete to correct muscular and structural imbalances, relax tight muscles, strengthen underused muscles, and improve muscular efficiency – thus, reducing injury risk.

Call 515-964-5000 to schedule a 30 minute consult and Functional Movement Screen.  We will provide you with individualized information to increase athletic performance and reduce injury risk.

Treatment of Acute Injury
If your son or daughter has experienced an injury call 515-964-5000 to schedule an orthopedic injury evaluation.

Available Services

Injury Evaluation

We will complete a full health history, evaluation of both acute and chronic musculoskeletal injuries, and a full body movement screening in order to provide the best treatment plan to return you to the activities you love as quickly and safely as possible. During this session we will discuss your goals for returning to sport, work, or activity as well as athlete development, future injury prevention and treatment.

 

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Injury Rehabilitation

Injuries are an inherent risk within athletics. Our goal is to return you to your sport or activity as quickly and safely as possible. Using our evaluation of the injury and your full body movement screening, our certified athletic trainers will work to decrease pain as well as improve mobility and strength to ensure a timely and safe return. 

 

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Dry Needling

Dry needling is a treatment modality used to decrease pain, improve range of motion and promote overall healing through local, segmental, and systemic effects. Our certified athletic trainers use small, monofilament needles to disrupt muscle tension and trigger point activity to assist in creating the optimal environment for your body to heal and return to activity.

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Mobility/Flexibility

Our mobility sessions are designed to reduce pain, improve range of motion, and promote injury prevention. Each session may include cupping therapy, soft-tissue mobilization, myofascial release, and targeted stretching techniques tailored to your specific needs.

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Injury Prevention

Our comprehensive injury prevention service helps athletes and active individuals stay healthy and perform at their best. Through personalized movement assessments, we identify biomechanical inefficiencies, muscle imbalances, and risk factors that could lead to injury.

Whether you're a competitive athlete, weekend warrior, or fitness enthusiast, our evidence-based approach reduces injury risk while enhancing performance. Programs are designed for individuals or teams and can be conducted in-clinic or integrated into your existing training regimen.

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Normatec Recovery Session

Normatec compression therapy is a recovery modality designed to greatly improve recovery time and keep you performing at your highest level. The Normatec compression boots help move extra fluid in the legs from heavy training sessions or competition back up through the circulatory system to be redistributed throughout the body and allowing blood, oxygen and other nutrients to facilitate healing in your muscles. 

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Concussion Management
You’ve suffered a concussion, and returning to your sport safely is essential for your brain’s health. The Athletic Training Room (ATR) offers virtual concussion management to guide you through a safe return-to-play process. We support both athletes and parents every step of the way—answering questions and ensuring you follow the protocol properly.

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Walk-ins are welcome, or call 515-964-5000 to schedule an appointment.

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