Jonathan Raskow, ATC, LAT is the health care provider for all our sports teams, providing injury prevention, evaluation and treatment, concussion management, sideline medical coverage, and all things related to the health and well-being of our student-athletes. He comes with a wealth of knowledge from all levels of sports, from professional to middle school.
Student-athlete safety is a top priority for Tri-County Athletics. Athletic trainers have a specialized scope of practice that includes injury prevention, emergency care, clinical evaluation, therapeutic intervention, and rehabilitation of injuries and medical conditions. Injuries and conditions that arise during the athletic seasons are documented according to Mass General Brigham standards and followed up on to ensure the health and safety of the student-athletes.
It is the responsibility of the licensed athletic trainer to determine if an injured athlete may continue to participate in their sport, and when they will be allowed to return to participation. This determination is often done in conjunction with our consulting physicians or with the athlete's primary care/orthopedic physician.
INJURIES & THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE STUDENT-ATHLETE AND HIS/HER PARENT/GUARDIAN
Tri-County student-athletes are expected to work in partnership with their coaches, and athletic trainer to ensure they stay in the right physical condition to succeed on the field and in the classroom.
Student-athletes are expected to:
- Inform the athletic trainer of ALL injuries that occur during the season, whether or not it happened while participating in their sport. This is essential in the recovery process.
- Inform the athletic trainer of ALL medical doctor visits regarding injury and return to participation.
- Provide the athletic trainer with a written note from ALL doctor visits. This is important for documentation of an athlete's injury and return to participation guidelines, plus it aids in communication between the physician and Tri-County Athletics. Student-athletes will not be allowed to return to participation without a note from their physician.
