Vision Statement
Eastern Washington University’s Department of Athletic Medicine focuses on the prevention, recognition, evaluation, assessment, immediate care, rehabilitation, and reconditioning for sport-related injuries and illnesses for all attending and visiting student-athletes. The Department of Athletic Medicine utilizes evidence-based practices to provide the best quality heath care services, so our student-athletes can achieve optimal performance.
Mission Statement The Department of Athletic Medicine strives to provide the best quality care for the student-athletes of Eastern Washington University. As health care professionals, we provide services of prevention, recognition, evaluation, assessment, immediate care, rehabilitation, and reconditioning for sport-related injuries and illnesses. Prevention of sport-related injuries and illnesses begins with education of common sport-related injuries and illness, along with pre-participation examinations and baseline testing. …show more content…
The Athletic Medicine team (comprised of Certified Athletic Trainers, Physical Therapists, and Athletic Training Students) is always prepared for life threatening conditions and capable of assessing postoperative, acute, or chronic musculoskeletal conditions. Upon evaluation of an athlete, we continue to assess the athlete to ensure progression of the athlete’s condition and utilize therapeutic interventions supported by evidenced based practices and innovative technological advances. We aspire to not only regain functional movement of our student-athletes but also aspire to achieve optimal movement so they can perform better in their sport. Finally, we are committed to evolving the athletic training and sports medicine field by continuing to expand in our knowledge and skills through educational advancements and leading
Eastern Washington University’s Department of Athletic Medicine focuses on the prevention, recognition, evaluation, assessment, immediate care, rehabilitation, and reconditioning for sport-related injuries and illnesses for all attending and visiting student-athletes. The Department of Athletic Medicine utilizes evidence-based practices to provide the best quality heath care services, so our student-athletes can achieve optimal performance.
Mission Statement The Department of Athletic Medicine strives to provide the best quality care for the student-athletes of Eastern Washington University. As health care professionals, we provide services of prevention, recognition, evaluation, assessment, immediate care, rehabilitation, and reconditioning for sport-related injuries and illnesses. Prevention of sport-related injuries and illnesses begins with education of common sport-related injuries and illness, along with pre-participation examinations and baseline testing. …show more content…
The Athletic Medicine team (comprised of Certified Athletic Trainers, Physical Therapists, and Athletic Training Students) is always prepared for life threatening conditions and capable of assessing postoperative, acute, or chronic musculoskeletal conditions. Upon evaluation of an athlete, we continue to assess the athlete to ensure progression of the athlete’s condition and utilize therapeutic interventions supported by evidenced based practices and innovative technological advances. We aspire to not only regain functional movement of our student-athletes but also aspire to achieve optimal movement so they can perform better in their sport. Finally, we are committed to evolving the athletic training and sports medicine field by continuing to expand in our knowledge and skills through educational advancements and leading