Converse University

Introduction to Converse Sports Medicine

The Converse University Sports Medicine Department, in conjunction with Prisma Health, strives to provide quality care for our intercollegiate student-athletes. The Converse University Sports Medicine Department is devoted to the care, prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of injuries and illnesses, while maximizing a safe environment for peak performance. We are committed to providing the student-athletes at Converse University with the latest in sports medicine advancements and create an environment that promotes the total wellness of the student, the athlete, and the person.
 
The Converse University Sports Medicine staff includes a wide variety of individuals who apply medical and scientific knowledge to prevent, recognize, manage and rehabilitate injuries related to sport and exercise. The Sports Medicine team consists of athletic trainers, physicians, and physical therapists. All of these individuals play an important role in the health and wellness of each student-athlete at Converse University. 
 

What is an Athletic Trainer? 
Certified athletic trainers (ATs) are highly qualified, multi-skilled health care professionals who render service or treatment, under the direction of or in collaboration with a physician, in accordance with their education, training and the state's statutes, rules and regulations. As a part of the health care team, services provided by athletic trainers include primary care, injury and illness prevention, wellness promotion and education, emergency care, examination and clinical diagnosis, therapeutic intervention and rehabilitation of injuries and medical conditions. 
 
The statutory title of "athletic trainer" is a misnomer but is derived from the profession's historical roots. Athletic trainers provide medical services to all types of people, not just athletes participating in sports. They do not train people as personal or fitness trainers do. However, the profession continues to embrace its proud culture and history by retaining the title. In other countries, 'athletic therapist' and 'physiotherapist' are similar titles. The National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) is the professional organization for certified athletic trainers and others who support athletic training. The NATA Code of Ethics states the principles of ethical behavior that should be followed in the practice of athletic training.
 
Contact Information: 
Email: athletictrainer@converse.edu
Phone: (864) 557-2048
Instagram: @Converse_SportsMedicine
 

Visiting Team Information

Proof of Active Insurance Information and FAQ

Converse ATR Code of Conduct

Converse Concussion Policy

Converse Substance Abuse Policy

Converse Sickle Cell Trait Policy

Converse Insurance Policy