Sports Medicine

The Bard College Sports Medicine Staff is committed to providing the best possible health care system for Bard College student athletes. Physicians, athletic trainers, coaches and athletes all play an interactive role in establishing an effective operating system of prevention and care. Education takes a priority role for the professional staff, enabling them to stay current with techniques and equipment that will assist in attaining and supporting a safe and healthy playing environment for Bard College athletes.

Located in the Stevenson Gymnasium, the Bard College Sports Medicine facility is a full-service athletic training room designed to serve the medical needs of Bard College and visiting varsity athletes.

The taping and treatment areas can efficiently handle the preparation and treatment needs of the athletes. The treatment and evaluation section of the room includes one taping and three treatment tables. The modality inventory includes an ultrasound unit and a 4 channel electrical stimulation/ultrasound combination machine. There are also a hydrocollator heating unit and an extremity whirlpool located in the athletic training room. Adequate space for rehabilitation and conditioning of injured athletes is located in the main section of the athletic training room.

All prospective student athletes should contact the athletic trainer to schedule an appointment for a pre-participation physical, which must be completed by Bard College's team physician.

Staff and Emergency Contacts

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Pre-Participation Physicals 2007-2008

Physicals are also held between 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. on Wednesday during the academic year by appointment only.

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Office Hours / Treatment Times

Week of May 19 - May 25, 2008

                         

Monday      1 pm - 5 pm
Tuesday      11 pm - 5 pm
Wednesday      2 pm - 6 pm
Thursday      TBA
Friday      1 pm - 5 pm
Saturday      Closed
Sunday      Closed

** Treatment times are 1 1/2 hours before a game **

(subject to change as needed)

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Visiting Team Information*

Visiting Team Letter

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Athlete Documents and Forms*

Pre-Participation Physical Examination
HIPAA Statement
Student Athlete Information Form

Returning Student-Athlete Follow-Up Health Questionnaire
Medical Information Release Form

* These downloads are PDF files. You may need the free Adobe Reader to view or print them.

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Informational Links

Bard College Health Services

The National Center For Drug Free Sport

NCAA Health-Safety

Orthopaedic Information (AAOS)

National Athletic Trainers Association
Eastern Athletic Trainers Association
New York State Athletic Trainers Association
American College of Sports Medicine
National Strength and Conditioning Association