Athletic Training at The Sage Colleges

Sage Athletic Training

Staff

Sharon Brodie, ATC – Head Athletic Trainer
Office: 518-244-2068
Email: brodis@sage.edu

Jessica Horan, MS, ATC, CSCS – Assistant Athletic Trainer
Office: 518-292-1751
Email: horanj@sage.edu

Hours

Weekdays: 1 p.m.- to the end of practice/contests; prior to 1 p.m. is by appointment only

Weekends: 1 hour prior to scheduled practices, 2 hours prior to the start of contests

Visiting team info

Visiting Athletic Teams/Athletic Trainers/Coaches' Memo

Student-Athlete Information and Paperwork

(PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL PAPERWORK SHOULD BE RETURNED TO THE FOLLOWING EMAIL ADDRESS)

athletic_medical@sage.edu

Student-Athlete paperwork procedures

Student-Athlete Health Questionnaire

Preparticipation Physical Evaluation Form

Student-Athlete Insurance Form

Insurance Claims Policy

The Sage Colleges Wellness Center

The Sage Colleges Wellness Center
All Sage student-athletes have access to a number of health care practitioners who work in conjunction with the athletic trainers in providing the utmost care available. Physical exams, immunizations, counseling and a vast array of other health and wellness resources are easily accessible on both campuses.

Policies and Procedures

Emergency Action Plan (Coming Soon)

Weather Policies and Procedures

(Outside weather conditions can be detrimental to the health and safety of student-athletes. Below are The Sage Colleges' policies and procedures for outside practices in temperature extremes--both hot and cold, as well as our lightning policy.)

Cold Weather

Hot Weather

Lightning Safety

SPORTS NUTRITION
Eating for Exercise

Proper amounts of carbohydrate, fat, protein, vitamins, minerals and fluid are CRITICAL to success in athletics. Failing to ingest the proper calories, nutrients and fluid will result in poor performance and may result in injury or illness.

Adequate nutrition will:

Allow more intense training for longer durations
Delay the onset of fatigue
Promote a quicker and more complete recovery
Allow a greater adaptability to workouts
Improve body composition
Improve strength
Enhance concentration
Boost your immune system
Reduce the incidence of injury
Reduce the risk of muscle cramps and stomach upset

America Dietetic Association
http://www.eatright.org

ADA handouts:

Eating Before Exercise
http://www.eatright.org/uploadedFiles/Public/Left_Nav_Folders/Food_and_Nutrition_Topics/Eating%20Before%20Exercise%20(SCAN).pdf

Eating During Exercise
http://www.eatright.org/uploadedFiles/Public/Left_Nav_Folders/Food_and_Nutrition_Topics/Eating%20During%20Exercise%20(SCAN).pdf

Eating for Recovery http://www.eatright.org/uploadedFiles/Public/Left_Nav_Folders/Food_and_Nutrition_Topics/Eating%20for%20Recovery%20(SCAN).pdf

Eating on the Road http://www.eatright.org/uploadedFiles/Public/Left_Nav_Folders/Food_and_Nutrition_Topics/Eating%20on%20the%20Road%20(SCAN).pdf

Exercise Hydration http://www.eatright.org/uploadedFiles/Public/Left_Nav_Folders/Food_and_Nutrition_Topics/Hydration%20(SCAN).pdf

United States Department of Agriculture Food Pyramid

The MyPyramid.gov website is a great tool for learning about your nutritional needs, determining your caloric intake and evaluating your ability to meet those both. Outlined below are the instructions on how to use the website.

Go to www.MyPyramid.gov
On the left hand side under Interactive Tools, click on MyPyramid Tracker
Click on New User Registration at the bottom left of the page
Create your new user profile as instructed
Proceed to Physical Activity Entry to fill out and assess your physical activities as instructed
Proceed to Food Intake Entry to fill out and assess your food intake
Follow links to analyze your food intake based on your activity level, as well as determining your appropriate vitamin and mineral intakes and energy balance
For troubleshooting tips at any time, click on FAQs section

Ergogenic Aids

Be cautious when considering the use of a nutrient or food supplement. Ergogenic aids can be found in the form of pills, powders, gels, bars, liquids or injections. Supplements are marketed and used to enhance energy production, enhance exercise performance and/or enhance exercise recovery. The FDA does NOT regulate ergogenic aids/supplements ; therefore, these products may not be tested, may contain elements NOT listed on the label, may be ILLEGAL in the realm of athletics and may not be safe. Implement the TRAFFIC LIGHT SYSTEM when determining whether or not to take an ergogenic aid.

Important websites involving ergogenic aids:

2009-2010 NCAA banned drugs http://www.ncaa.org/wps/wcm/connect/53e6f4804e0b8a129949f91ad6fc8b25/2009-10+Banned+Drug+Classes.pdf?MOD=AJPERES&CACHEID=53e6f4804e0b8a129949f91ad6fc8b25

NCAA medical exceptions http://www.ncaa.org/wps/wcm/connect/309567004e0b8a5d9ad5fa1ad6fc8b25/medicalexceptions080311.pdf?MOD=AJPERES&CACHEID=309567004e0b8a5d9ad5fa1ad6fc8b25

Drug free sport
http://www.drugfreesport.com/rec/
password: ncaa3

Energy Drinks

Energy drinks and exercise are a dangerous combination and could even KILL YOU!

ENERGY DRINKS AND ENERGY SHOTS:

Red Bull, Monster, Rockstar, Amp, 5-hour Energy, Full Throttle, etc.
Drinks containing excessive amounts of caffeine, as well as vitamins (mainly of the B complex), herbs (generally ginseng, ginko biloba, taurine) and sugar or sugar substitute
Many contain same amount of caffeine as coffee; however, are consumed much more quickly and at higher frequency due to cooler temperature and sweetness leading to ingestion of much greater amounts of caffeine and negative side effects
Vitamins found in drinks help the body derive energy from FOOD, but do NOT provide energy
These drinks are NOT regulated by the FDA and the United States does NOT require manufacturer’s to list all ingredients, leading to possible lethal effects
Dangerous when combined with certain medications (i.e. stimulants used to treat ADHD), taken prior to exercise or mixed with alcohol
Several cases of cardiac arrest have been documented!!!

NEGATIVE SIDE EFFECTS:

Indigestion/Nausea/Heartburn
Restlessness
Headache
Dehydration
Muscle Cramps
Increased Body Temperature
Increased Blood Pressure
Heart Palpitations
Abnormal Heart Rhythms
Seizures
Heart Attack

SPORTS NUTRITION POWERPOINT PRESENTATION

MRSA

MRSA, methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus, is a bacterial infection that is highly resistant to antibiotics. Bacteria seek out openings in the skin surface as entry point into the body where optimal environment allows infection to spread. Skin infections appear as a warm, red, swollen, pus-filled area. Fever and/or chills may be present. The close contact that occurs in athletics places athletes at a high risk for infection. It is important to clean and cover all open wounds, shower after practices and contests; do NOT share towels, razors and other sports equipment and regularly wash/disinfect clothing and equipment. The following links have a more detailed description of MRSA.

http://www.cdc.gov/mrsa/

http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dhqp/ar_MRSA_AthletesFAQ.html

Illness

Flu

At one point or another, everyone will get sick. As an athlete, how can you tell if it is just a cold or something more severe? Cold symptoms are generally mild and occur gradually. The first 3 days of a cold, you are contagious, so avoid contact with others. Colds typically last about a week. If cold symptoms do not improve after a week, antibiotics MAY be necessary, so seek out a medical professional.

Flu symptoms are more severe and occur very quickly, gradually improving over a period of 5 days, but feeling run down for a week or more is common. Symptoms of the flu include sore throat, fatigue, fever, chills, body aches, congestion, cough and with the swine flu, vomiting and diarrhea. The following links contain more information on cold and flu.

Important Center For Disease Control and Prevention sites:

Flu
http://www.cdc.gov/flu/

Cold vs. Flu
http://www.cdc.gov/flu/about/qa/coldflu.htm

Seasonal Flu
http://www.cdc.gov/flu/about/qa/disease.htm

2009 H1N1 Flu
http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/qa.htm

When sick, how do I know if it is ok to practice or workout???

Perform the “NECK CHECK”

NECK CHECK:

If symptoms are fairly mild and are occurring from the neck up - nasal/sinus congestion, post nasal drip, headache, scratchy throat, dry cough, etc. go ahead and practice. Activity may actually help symptoms subside.

If symptoms are occurring below the neck – chest pain/tightness, deep cough that is productive (mucous producing), fever, chills, intestinal issues (vomiting, diarrhea), etc. limit activity.

Sickle Cell Trait

Sickle Cell Trait is the inheritance of one gene for normal hemoglobin and one gene for sickle hemoglobin. While this condition is generally benign, under circumstances of intense or extensive exertion, the sickle hemoglobin may change the shape of red blood cells from round to quarter moon or crescent shaped, described as sickle. The altered shape can result in the blockage of blood flow to muscles (including the heart), rapid deterioration of muscle tissue, heart arrhythmias, kidney failure and subsequent death. The necessity of knowing an athlete’s status as a carrier of the sickle cell trait is pertinent to his/her safety, as this condition is easily treated with recognition of signs/symptoms, rest and IV fluids.

Sickle cell trait is most often found in African Americans, but also in those with Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, and Central and South American ancestry. Newborn testing for the trait is now widespread; however, the NCAA and NATA recommend testing of all athletes, as they may not have been previously screened or do not know the results of the screen.

http://www.nata.org/statements/consensus/sicklecell_factsheet.pdf

http://www.nata.org/statements/consensus/sicklecell.pdf

Concussions

Concussions are a common occurrence in athletics and research is now finding that even the most minor head injuries must be taken very seriously. Any blow to the head that results in symptoms requires IMMEDIATE refrain from activity, as it may exacerbate the injury.

Early Concussion Symptoms May Include:
Confusion
Disorientation
Memory loss
Unconsciousness
Unequal size pupils
Headache
Dizziness
Tinnitus
Nausea
Vomiting
Vision changes

Late Concussion Symptoms May Include:
Memory disturbances
Poor concentration
Irritability
Sleep disturbances
Personality changes
Fatigue

Baseline testing at the start of each athletic season is recommended, including memory tests, reaction time and processing speeds. If a head injury is sustained, the testing is repeated; comparison to baseline determines an athlete’s safe return to athletics.

Any head injury MUST be reported to athletic trainers and/or coaches. Failure to report could result in chronic issues – headache, concentration problems, seizures and even possible death.

ATHLETIC TRAINING INFO

Athletic Training

Athletic training is often a misunderstood profession. Learn more about athletic trainers – who we are, what we do and where we work by perusing the following websites.

National Athletic Trainers’ Association website
http://www.nata.org/

Eastern Athletic Trainers’ Association website

http://www.goeata.org/

New York State Athletic Trainers’ Association website
http://gonysata2.org/

What is an Athletic Trainer?
http://www.nata.org/about_AT/whatisat.htm

Athletic Training Education http://www.nata.org/consumer/docs/EducationalOverviewRevised_final_011008.pdf

FACTS about Athletic Trainers
http://www.nata.org/consumer/docs/FACTSAboutCertifiedAthleticTrainers_final_011008.pdf

Athletic Trainers vs. Personal Trainers http://www.nata.org/consumer/docs/ATs_vs_PersonalTrainers_final08.pdf

Athletic Training

Athletic training is often a misunderstood profession. Learn more about athletic trainers – who we are, what we do and where we work by perusing the following websites.