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PENN-TRAFFORD
SPORTS MEDICINE PROGRAM
GOALS
The goal of the Sports Medicine Program is to provide quality health care to
all student athletes of Penn-Trafford School District. This is accomplished
through the collective efforts of the School Medical Director, the staff
Certified Athletic Trainers, Student
Athletic Trainer Aides, and associated medical specialists.
MEDICAL
STAFF
School District Medical Director - Dr. Kevin Wong
Head Certified Athletic Trainer - Mr. Larry Cooper, ATC
Assistant Certified Athletic Trainer - Ms. Jennifer Galando, ATC
School Nurse - Mrs. Pat Blahovec
Team Physician - Dr. Gary Johnson
School Dentist - Dr. Tom Gates
Orthopedic Consultants - University
of Pittsburgh Physicians Department of Orthopedics
Drs. Rogal, Fowler, and Wissink
Physical Therapy Consultants - East
Suburban Sports Medicine Centers
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RETURN TO PRACTICE/PLAY
If your son/daughter suffers an injury during a
high school sponsored practice/game that requires evaluation by a licensed
physician, it is necessary to obtain a signed written note to clarify
what the diagnosis was, the status on return to practice/play, and any
treatment that the physician wants the Certified Athletic Trainers to
follow. This is necessary for any visits to a licensed physician, including
dentists, family physicians, dermatologists, etc. It is best to follow
the rule to always obtain a signed written release whenever you see a
physician. An example of this would be if your son/daughter sees a physical
therapist, massage therapist or chiropractor and they are withheld from
participation for any reason, they will need to secure a written release
from a licensed physician (MD) before they can return to any level ofparticipation.
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