Comprehensive Sports Injury Resources and Information Guide

Emergency Resources

Immediate Care Contacts

• Emergency Services: 911
• Sports Medicine Urgent Care: [Local facility contact]
• Team Athletic Trainer: [Contact information]

Online Educational Resources

Trusted Medical Websites

• American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS): www.aaos.org
• American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine: www.sportsmed.org
• National Athletic Trainers' Association: www.nata.org

Injury Prevention Resources

Training Programs

• FIFA 11+ Injury Prevention Program
• ACL Injury Prevention Protocol
• Core Strengthening Programs

Equipment Guidelines

• Sport-specific protective gear recommendations
• Proper fitting techniques
• Maintenance schedules

Common Sports Injuries

Upper Extremity

• Rotator cuff injuries
• Tennis/Golf elbow
• Shoulder dislocations

Lower Extremity

• ACL tears
• Ankle sprains
• Patellofemoral syndrome

Recovery Resources

Physical Therapy

• Local sports PT centers
• Home exercise programs
• Recovery protocols

Return to Play Guidelines

• Sport-specific criteria
• Graduated return protocols
• Clearance requirements

Additional Support

Mental Health Resources

• Sports psychologists
• Recovery support groups
• Injury counseling services

Nutrition Resources

• Sports nutritionists
• Recovery meal plans
• Hydration guidelines