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UMD HOCKEY ADDS TWO RESIDENT ATHLETIC TRAINERS AS PART OF NEW MEDICAL MODEL

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The University of Minnesota Duluth has expanded – and enhanced – its sports medicine support for the Bulldog men’s and women’s hockey programs by adding two resident athletic trainers for the 2017-18 season. Resident athletic trainers are similar to resident physicians who seek training in a specific area of medicine.  With the addition of two residents, the two UMD hockey teams will now be provided health care by three certified athletic trainers.  Dr. Susan Hoppe, EdD, ATC, a member of the UMD athletic staff for the past 14 years, will be overseeing the Hockey Sport Performance team. Joining her will be Kevin Lennon, ATC, a former graduate assistant athletic trainer at Sacramento State University, and Jordan Ellis, ATC, CSCS, who recently completed his Master’s degree in athletic training from the University of Nebraska-Omaha. Lennon will work and travel with the women’s team while Ellis will do likewise with the Bulldog men.

“There are several benefits to the student-athletes including additional personnel to assist them with prevention and treatment of injuries as well as guide them through rehabilitation of injuries including use of the hydrotherapy pools,” said Hoppe, who took over as UMD men’s hockey athletic trainer in 2004-05.  “Student-athletes will also always have someone to attend diagnostic appointments with them.  This increased level of care continues to show UMD’s level of commitment to our student-athletes.”

But ramping up the level of care is not the only positive Hoppe envisions from this new sports medicine model.

“I also think this is opportunity to give back to the field of athletic training,” added Hoppe. “These certified athletic trainers have a strong desire to increase their skills in relation to the sport of hockey.  I have always enjoyed teaching and I see this new model as a win-win for resident athletic trainers to elevate their skills and for the student-athletes to benefit as well.”

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Minnesota Duluth Celebrates NATM2017

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Author: Minnesota Duluth Athletics

March is National Athletic Training Month and the University of Minnesota Duluth athletic training staff is using that time to educate local community on the profession.

An athletic trainer is a nationally-certified and state-licensed health care professional within the sports medicine field. Most commonly people confuse athletic trainers with personal trainers or strength and conditioning coaches.  Athletic trainers work in a variety of settings including, but not limited to, professional sports, college sports, highschool sports, clinics and hospitals, occupational settings, military, and even the performing arts. Here at University of Minnesota Duluth athletic trainers work as an extension of a physician to diagnose and treat orthopedic conditions in athletes. Athletic trainers work as a team with the athlete, coaches, team physician, and strength & conditioning coach to help athletes prevent or overcome injury.

The University of Minnesota Duluth has eight staff athletic trainers working to keep Bulldog student-athletes healthy. The UMD staff has 58 years of collective post-secondary schooling experience. Despite the demanding hours of their profession, the staff has found time to log over 35 hours of community service involvement so far this school year.

During the month of March, UMD’s athletic trainers willl post trivia questions about athletic training topics — such as the breadth of education the job requires — during each school day at on Twitter (@UMDATC). Submit your answer in the UMD athletic training room. Each correct answer will be entered in a drawing to win a $20 gift card to Tavern on the Hill, with the winner being announced on March 31, 2017on Twitter @UMDATC.

Students can show their support for their favorite athletic trainer by purchasing a t-shirt for just $5. These shirts are available in the UMD athletic training room during regular hours.

To get the Northland community involved, UMD athletic trainers are also promoting the third annual sports medicine camp. This camp is intended for high school students who are interested in the athletic training profession. The camp will be held on May 7, 2017 and costs $35 per individual.  It will include an overview of athletic training, a panel discussion, hands-on opportunities, and more! Visit the camps link at umdbulldogs.com for more information.