Do You Provide Care Coordination Options for Caregivers
by Lauren Spirov on Mar 29, 2023 9:00:00 AM
You may have heard the term, “coordinated care” but how does this care model impact athletes? Coordinated care is a multidisciplinary approach to care in which doctors and other health care providers collaborate, share information and communicate patient’s needs and preferences. Ultim …
InjureFree White Paper: "Coaches Are Part of the Sports Safety Ecosystem Too"
by Lauren Spirov on Mar 22, 2023 9:30:00 AM
With youth sports injuries at a record-breaking high, it's time to spotlight the coach's role in sport safety. Coaches must work alongside Athletic Trainers (ATs) to support athletes' well-being through essential practices like documentation and documentation data collection. ATs can' …
Communication is Key - Keeping Parents Informed Post-Injury
by Lauren Spirov on Mar 15, 2023 9:00:00 AM
You're a parent watching from the sidelines, and your child is injured, and panic ensues. What happens next? Both parents and athletes look to coaches and athletic trainers (ATs) for guidance. For coaches and ATs, open communication and documentation are key to educating parents regar …
The Impact of Athletic Trainers on Reducing Medical Claims and Costs
by Lauren Spirov on Mar 8, 2023 8:30:00 AM
The benefits of Athletic Trainers (ATs) extend beyond injury prevention and actually provide significant cost savings. AT services can help support the reduction of medical payments and utilizations, but what does this mean exactly for athletes? By simply employing ATs in schools, the …
“When In Doubt, Sit Them Out” The Importance of Having a Concussion Management Partner
by Lauren Spirov on Mar 1, 2023 12:00:00 PM
With increased concern over the detrimental effects of sports concussions, it’s clear that a multidisciplinary approach to concussion care is imperative in promoting effective recovery. Concussion management partners are multidisciplinary teams that possess in-depth knowledge of concu …