Athletic Clearances
To be cleared for participation in
athletics, all athletes must have up-to-date physical and UIL paperwork. If an
athlete is seen by a physician, emergency department, or medical professional
must have documentation of that visit to turn in to Sports Medicine staff. The
following information concerning UIL paperwork can be found under our Sports
Medicine tab by clicking UIL paperwork. If there are any questions or concerns
please contact us at 903-880-1630.
Please note that:
Athletes will not be allowed to participate, practice,
or compete in any athletic activity until all the necessary paperwork is
submitted.
Injuries and Care
There are inherent risks of
participating or competing in any sport and injuries are bound to happen. If an
athlete sustains an injury during a UIL sporting event or practice, it is in
the best interest of the athlete to immediately see the Sports Medicine staff
before seeing another medical professional to receive an evaluation and care.
We are highly trained in sports injuries, management, and rehabilitation along
with addressing other needs as well. If an athlete needs any further evaluation
or testing we can refer them to our team physician. It is the objective of the
Sports Medicine department to provide high-quality care and return every
athlete to competition safely.
Please Note:
If there is a life-threatening condition, or if your child’s injury concerns
you, please do not hesitate to get them care. You have the right to seek
medical care however you see fit for your child.
Please know that if your child sees another healthcare
provider for an injury or illness they must provide a note that clearly states
your child is cleared to return to athletics. School absence notes from a
doctor's office will not count.
Morning Treatments
If an athlete needs treatment for any injury our clinic
hours are as follows: Monday-Friday 7:10-7:45 am
An athlete is unable to receive treatment during athletic
periods unless they have attended morning treatments and have communicated with
coaches. If an athlete is unable to attend morning treatments due to
transportation or for any other legitimate reason, please communicate with
sports medicine staff and coaches about these reasons so that we might find a
solution for the best treatment plan.
Communication
We will attempt to communicate as
much as possible with every injury we encounter. If we believe that the athlete
needs further evaluation and a referral is needed we will contact you to
discuss further steps along with answering any questions or concerns. For any
further questions or concerns you can contact us at
Office: 903-880-1630
