UCCS Athletics

 
University of Colorado Colorado Springs Athletic Medicine Mission Statement
The University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) Athletic Medicine department commits to using a multidisciplinary pathway to enhance the health and wellness of the diverse student-athlete population. We use a holistic approach to provide comprehensive care that best fits the individual. By using evidence-based practices, we strive to provide the most current preventative and rehabilitative care to all of our student-athletes. Ultimately we strive for our student-athletes to succeed academically, personally and athletically through our individualized approach to athletic medicine here at UCCS.

Who are the multidisciplinary providers at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs?
The University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) both employs, retains and utilizes volunteer medical providers to provide a holistic approach to athletic medicine. UCCS employees certified athletic trainers (ATC's) which are allied health care professionals that are nationally certified by the National Athletic Trainers' Association. Their role delineation is to prevent, provide emergency care, evaluate, manage and rehabilitate injuries associated with athletic participation. These individuals educate and counsel student-athletes on their current injury status and possible future. These health care professionals work under direction of a board certified medical physician. The University also has a plethora of volunteer health care professionals to help provide outstanding medical services to the student-athletes at the University. These volunteer professionals include family practice physicians, orthopedic physicians, osteopathic physicians, chiropractors, physical therapists, sports nutritionist, exercise physiologist, and even biomechanists. These providers are outlined on the "Medical Providers" section of the website. The entirety of the providers communicate frequently with the universities certified athletic trainers to maintain consistency of care for each student-atehlete.