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THIS IS MEDICAL SERVICES THE KASSER FAMILY SPORTS MEDICINE CENTER The sports medicine center consists of 5,300 usable square feet in space. It includes the Alex and Elisabeth Kasser Aqua Rehab Facility, which features an underwater treadmill and other hydro- therapy equipment. The facility has stations for taping and treatment, examination rooms and offices for UA physicians, staff offices and reception area, and an X-ray examination room. INJURY PREVENTION The athletic medicine staff is committed to working with strength and conditioning coaches, team coaches and student-athletes in implementing ways to prevent injuries. Although the risk of injury cannot be completely eliminated, proper strength and conditioning, adequate hydration, taping and bracing, and education are all methods employed by the staff to minimize the risk of injury or illness. C.A.T.S. MEDICAL SERVICES STAFF The athletic medicine team is comprised of a team physician (family practice specialist), three team orthopedic surgeons, 12 certified athletics trainers and two physical therapists. In addition, the entire staff works with a team of approximately 30 specialists in the Tucson community to provide comprehensive medical care for athletically related injuries and illnesses. INJURY EVALUATION AND TREATMENT If a student-athlete is injured during an athletic event, the certified athletic trainer will assess the injury and proceed to treat the injury or recommend further consultation from a team physician. INJURY REHABILITATION The athletic training staff and physical therapists are trained in up-to-date methods of rehabilitating athletic injuries. The staff utilizes equipment located in the rehabilitation area of the training room such as balance boards, Swiss balls, lifecycles and treadmills. Later stages of rehabilitation may be conducted in the weight room with help from the strength and conditioning staff. PREVIOUS NEXT BACK TO INDEX 30