At the Center for Athletes, our nationally certified athletic trainers work with athletes directly on their campuses and where they compete.
We provide full athletic training coverage to six local high schools - from pre-game warm-ups to helping students learn how to prevent injuries.
Our staff oversees pre-season strength training and education programs, as well as Impact Concussion Screening, using the latest concussion evaluation and management tools.
During the season we evaluate and treat injuries, as necessary, for athletes from the area high schools, as well as provide game coverage for youth and adult sports leagues and clubs.
We also offer CPR and First Aid classes through the American Heart Association.
We are proactive in assessing and managing concussions to help limit the risks and potential complications for athletes.
Assessment and management of concussive injuries, as well as return to play decisions, are among the most difficult responsibilities facing the sports medicine team. Due to the nature of concussions, and their potentially serious complications, it is imperative healthcare professionals caring for athletes are able to recognize, evaluate and treat these injuries in a complete and progressive fashion.
The Center for Athletes has developed a Concussion Management Plan to support our Athletic Training staff in caring for student athletes with concussions at our local high schools.
Recover from a concussion under the professional guidance of our Sports Concussion Rehab Program.
According to the Consensus Statement from the International Conference on Concussion in Sport (Zurich, 2008): Concussion is defined as a complex patho-physiological process affecting the brain, induced by traumatic biomechanical forces. Several common features that incorporate clinical, pathologic and biomechanical injury constructs that may be utilized in defining the nature of a concussive head injury include:
You can take CPR and First Aid classes through the American Heart Association (AHA) at the CFA.
We offer two types of certifications: Basic Life Support to meet the needs of healthcare professionals and Heartsaver CPR for coaches. Part I of the certification is an online test offered by the AHA. Part II requires scheduling a time at CFA to take the practical portion of the test.
Center for Athletes
7 Marsh Brook Drive, Suite 101
Somersworth, New Hampshire 03878
Hours:
Monday-Friday: 5:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Closed: Saturday & Sunday
Phone:
Office: 603-749-6379
Fax: 603-750-3174
Email: