Khazen AthletiKare--Athletic Training

Athletic Training

NCAA president, Myles Brand, called certified athletic trainers "the guardian angels of the athlete" during his address of appreciation at the 2005 National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) Annual Meeting & Clinical Symposia. These "angels" take care not only of collegiate athletes, but also of the youth, high school, professional, and recreationally active populations. Certified athletic trainers (ATCs) provide the continuum of care of injuries in the following domains:

PREVENTION--through design, instruction, and supervision of strength & conditioning programs, proper fitting of athletic equipment, and observation of activity sites for safety

EVALUATION--through gathering of subjective information, objective manual testing, and referral to team physician for further diagnostic testing

MANAGEMENT--through direct communication with team physician on plan of treatment while maintaining involvement in the activity, including taping, splinting, padding, modalities, stretching, and therapeutic exercise

REHABILITATION--through direct communication with team physician on rehabilitation and return to activity following injury, including modalities, therapeutic exercise, and activity-specific functional reconditioning

Medical Professional Network

KAK has a network of team physicians & other medical professionals that patients are referred to depending on the nature of the injury. Through KAK's referral, patients can usually be seen within 24-48 hours, perhaps more quickly than if the patient calls in on their own. This is a crucial component in the treatment process for KAK's patients who need to return to competitive, recreational, and functional activity as soon as possible. KAK is thrilled to work with the following professionals as members of our network!

Dr. Mark Miller of The Orthopedic Center of St. Louis
Dr. Anthony Margherita of West County Spine & Sports Medicine
Angela Drexler, physical therapist, of Fitness Design & Physical Therapy, LLC
Mark Frank & Christine Erwin, massage therapists, of St. Louis Institute for Rehabilitative & Sports Massage

Event Coverage Lori taping an athlete's ankle

KAK will provide an ATC as a sideline presence at your athletic events (games, tournaments) for emergency services, injury evaluation & decision for return to play which removes responsibility from coaches & parents; includes referral to KAK team physician and/or ER; available for single events or seasonal contracts

$30/hour ($60 minimum charge)
price includes costs of travel and athletic training supplies, unless otherwise negotiated
event host expected to provide tent for outdoor events, golf cart for large venues, taping table/bench, and coolers of ice (KAK provides bags)

Khazen AthletiKare has provided athletic training coverage either for seasonal contracts, weekend tournaments, or single matches for the following schools, clubs, and organizations:

Webster University Men's Soccer
Webster University Women's Soccer
CBC High School Lacrosse
Lindbergh High School Boys' Lacrosse
Kirkwood High School Boys' Lacrosse
Washington University Intercollegiate Athletics
Washington University Women's Rugby
Washington University Tae Kwon Do
Washington University Men's Lacrosse
Washington University Women's Lacrosse
Harris Stowe State University Athletics
St. Louis Rambler Rugby
MC United Soccer Club
WC Arsenal Soccer Club
SLU Men's Rugby
Jr. Mustang Football
Kirkwood High School Athletics
Jennings High School Athletics
Nerinx High School Athletics
Oakville High School Athletics
Visitation Academy Athletics
Whitfield High School Athletics

On-Site Injury Evaluation Lori evaluating an athlete's hand

Need to know if you or your athlete needs to see a doctor or it's something you can take care of on your own? A KAK ATC will see you at your home, your activity site, or Sweat St. Louis to evaluate the injury; includes referral to KAK team physician and/or ER; by appointment or on-call availability

$30/evaluation