Injured Athlete Wellness Program Brief

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1 Injured Athlete Wellness Program Brief Who: Funded by the NCAA Innovations in Research and Practice Grant in Developed by Julie Rudy M.A., ATC (Sonoma State University) and Joe Puentes, Psy.D. (Psychologist and Sport Psychology Consultant) What: Internet based webinar program for student athletes to learn core sport psychology concepts and skills related to recovery from injury. Where: Student athletes access the program at the Sports Medicine Center with ipads. Why: Research indicates student athletes who learn and apply core sport psychology strategies in their rehabilitation are more likely to return to their sport healthy and faster than those who do not. How: First, the student athlete is referred to the program after a significant injury. Second, they fill out the initial paperwork and are oriented to the program by an athletic trainer. Third, they engage in the internet based modules (educational modules and positive imagery exercises). Finally, they complete a final assessment and evaluation. A look at some of the module topics: Planning for Success: Goal Setting and Motivation Building Your Camp: The Power of Support Getting into the Zone for Recovery The Conversation in Your Head: Thoughts Matter Sport Psychology 101 Hardinesss The Mental Weight Room Returning to Your Sport Findings and Implications: The pilot program was unable to be implemented as designed due to several systemic and circumstantial barriers (short staff, administrative changes in the department, local disaster of wildfire). Formal data was not collected but important informal findings and implications are summarized below. There is significant interest and excitement for mental health resources related to injury rehabilitation from student athletes, coaches, administrators and staff There needs to be sufficient staff in place to implement and carry out the program The methods of implementation need to be revised to better fit the demands of student athletes and staff (i.e. improve session scheduling, staff check ins, etc.) If this internet-based intervention is found to be effective, similar online programs could be created for a) Substance Abuse, b) Eating Concerns, c) Stress Management and d) Performance Psychology Skills.

2 2017 NCAA Innovations in Research and Practice Grant Program FINAL REPORT Injured Athlete Wellness Program: Creation of an Internet-Based Intervention, Providing Mental Health Support for Injured Athletes Sonoma State University NCAA Division II Member Part of the California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA), Western Water Polo Association (WWPA) and the Pacific West Conference (PacWest) Project Directors Julie Rudy, M.A., ATC Head Athletic Trainer Sonoma State University 1801 E. Cotati Ave. Rohnert Park, CA (707) Dr. Joe Puentes, Psy.D. Licensed Psychologist, PSY Bennet Valley Road, Suite B-208 Santa Rosa, CA (707)

3 PROBLEM STATEMENT Sustaining an injury can be one of the most stressful occurrences collegiate athletes will face during their athletic career. From the moment an athlete sustains an injury, to the moment they return to sport, an athlete will go through a wide range of emotions (Clement, Arvinen- Barrow, & Fetty, 2015; Tracey, 2003). Injured athletes often struggle with feeling isolated from their teams as well as experience the negative emotions of fear, anxiety, and depression (Arden, Taylor, Feller, & Webster, 2013). Support with both the emotional and physical factors involved with injury recovery is imperative for successful rehabilitation and prevention of reinjury. Although research shows that the use of mental skills training during injury recovery benefits the physical and mental well-being of athletes, many athletes have limited (if any) exposure to expert mental training services specific to sports injury (Arvinen-Barrow, et al., 2015). Not every university has the access to, or the budget for, a qualified, trained and licensed Sport Psychologist that can deliver the education and resources needed to support injured studentathletes. Concern for the psychological health of injured athletes was recognized by Granito, Hogan, and Varnum (1995). They formed a Performance Enhancement Group (PEG) to support injured collegiate athletes with the goal of integrating social support and psychological skills training into the rehabilitation process. Based on this initial research, many institutions have subsequently created their own PEG programs to help serve the psychological needs of injured collegiate athletes. At Sonoma State University we piloted a PEG style group called the Injured Athlete Wellness Program that has now run over the course of 3 semesters, (Spring 2016, Fall 2016 and Spring 2017). The group is an 8-week program providing educational and emotional support to help increase the athletes coping skills to reduce stress. The athletes are introduced to evidencebased techniques that enhance the recovery process, help athletes transition successfully back to training and competition, and assist in preventing re-injury. The program has had a significant positive impact on the athletes that have been a part of it. At the completion of the eight weeks, participants fill out a program evaluation; here are some of the comments from the participants about the program: You become equipped with the tools and confidence to positively get through your injury process. It was very helpful. It made you think about more positives and find the good things about your injury. It s encouraging and gives confidence and reduces anxiety/stress. It s the best thing to happen to me during my injury.

4 The tools learned here help me guide myself through difficult situations both in and out of my sport, and help keep a positive mental attitude. Every time I leave or think about this program I am excited to go and tell my friends what s happening and how amazing it is. This has helped me tremendously through an extremely tough time. We are greatly encouraged by the positive feedback, however, we experienced challenges and barriers that other universities have also faced when trying to serve the mental health needs of injured student-athletes. One of the greatest barriers with this type of program is scheduling and logistics. With conflicting academic and practice schedules among the athletes and sports, it is difficult (if not impossible) to choose a time that will allow for every injured student-athlete to have the opportunity to participate. Additionally, since the program only runs for eight weeks during a semester, this type of program doesn t allow for support during academic breaks. Every university in every division is dealing with the challenges and ramifications, both physical and psychological, of injured college athletes. Many universities have made it a priority to have qualified personnel on staff to guide and support a student athlete through the physical recovery. What seems to be lacking, is the emphasis on support for the mental health of the student athlete, as they physically recover from injury. Injured student-athletes (as well as the coaches and athletic trainers serving the needs of these athletes) need to have the resources and support to handle the psychological challenges they will face. This pilot program directly addresses the biggest barriers and challenges involved in getting injured student-athletes, coaches, and athletic trainers access to this expert resource and support.

5 CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK Research has demonstrated that an effective rehabilitation program needs to include interventions for both physical and psychological recovery (Hamson-Utley & Vasquez, 2008). The greatest predictor of successful recovery for college athletes from injury is adherence to the rehabilitation treatment plan (Creasy, Rearick, Buriak, & Motely, (2012). There are significant psychological factors involved that affect athletes motivation and confidence to adhere to their treatment plans. The barriers of scheduling, logistics, budget, and access to expert resources prevent many universities, especially Division II and Division III, from providing this essential education and support to their injured student athletes. This pilot program includes the creation and implementation of an internet-based intervention supporting the emotional well-being of injured student-athletes. The program is accessible through a Learning Management System, Moodle, and provides an online resource center and educational component with mental skills training and interventions. The proposed program includes ten units covering a range of topics that promote and support the positive psychological responses known through research to help manage stress, alleviate negative emotions, and increase the likelihood of a successful return to sport (Arden et al., 2013). Each unit includes two modules; they begin with a 10-minute educational webinar-style videos with supplemental Mental Training worksheets and activities that apply to the module topic (please see Appendix A for an outline of the modules). The unit finishes with a 10 minute visualization module. The videos and audio exercises are designed for lengths of time that would allow the athlete to log-in and either watch or listen while they are in the Sports Medicine Center. While the athlete is being treated, the Athletic Trainer can encourage them to work on their mental training and have the athlete check out an ipad and headphones in order to access the online resource center. The entire module series would be strongly recommended for season-ending injuries with all of the resources being available as optional for other injuries. An additional potential benefit of creating an online resource center is that it will provide access to student athletes that may not be reaching out for psychological services that would benefit them. Student-athletes are not as likely to seek out mental health services and support compared to non-athletes and internet-based interventions are being proposed as a safe and non-threatening way to provide this support (Putukian, 2016). If proven successful, the online format could be easily adopted or adapted and implemented at a wide-range of member institutions. It will provide expert, data-driven education and evidence-based tools to help support injured athletes through their injury recovery. It has the

6 potential to positively impact the mental health of thousands of injured-athletes across multiple universities. The education and tools the student-athletes learn will not only help them successfully return to sport, but also teach them life skills that will continue to have a positive impact on them as they transition out of college.

7 METHODOLOGY AND DATA COLLECTION Participants: NCAA Division II, Student Athletes. Every injured student-athlete has access to the resource center and the use of a Learning Management System (Moodle). Student athletes with season-ending injuries are recommended to go through the program as a part of their rehabilitation time in the sports medicine center. Collection of Data: Prior to starting, the student athlete completes the Athletic Coping Skills Inventory-28 (see Appendix B) to measure their baseline and post-injury scores to assess his/her sport specific psychological skills (Smith & Smoll, 1995). The Moodle system allows tracking of usage and progress of each user. For the injured studentathletes who have optional access to the resource center, we will be able to track what topics and resources they are accessing. Program Implementation: The framework and outline for the program was developed by Julie Rudy M.A. ATC and Joe Puentes Psy.D. The content of the modules was created by Dr. Puentes using basic PowerPoint presentation software with voice over that was then converted into video. Staff athletic trainers went through the modules themselves. They were then trained on the implementation of the IAWP. The coaching staffs were provided with an introduction to program at the annual Sports Medicine Update meeting in May (see Appendix C). Three phases of the program were then applied: Phase 1, the student athlete (SA) initiates IAWP The student athlete is injured and the staff Athletic Trainer refers and introduces them to the program. The SA completes the initial assessment (ACSI). The SA then reviews and signs the IAWP welcome letter (see Appendix D). The staff Athletic Trainer then gets added to the Moodle class. In order to keep privacy of SA, they are placed in their own group in Moodle.

8 Phase 2, the SA begins participating in modules. the following: During scheduled rehab times the SA does one unit per week. A unit consists of Content Module Questionnaire Imagery Exercise Phase 3, the SA completes the program. The SA completes the final assessment (ACSI) and a program evaluation. Program Evaluation: The program will be evaluated formally through the participant feedback survey at the completion of the modules. Other informal sources of evaluation of program effectiveness will be informal athlete feedback, observations of athletes in the program, Athletic Trainer and coach s feedback.

9 FINDINGS After completion of the fall semester a few things became clear; the first being that the idea of the Injured Athlete Wellness Program and what it entails is popular. Second, the athletic trainers had positive feedback to share. Third, there were many barriers that hindered the process. Finally, even the athletes who completed small pieces of the program went away with new skills they can implement. Initially and throughout the process, it was found that coaches, administrators, faculty, staff, Athletic Trainers, strength and conditioning specialists all showed great excitement and interest in the idea, the content and accessibility of a program like this to the student athlete population. They felt that the benefits of this program would be far reaching in the student athlete s career while at SSU and beyond. Athletic Trainers who were trained and completed the modules themselves had positive feedback to share. They felt it would be valuable to the student athletes, as well as the concepts were helpful for them to know in their clinical practice with athletes recovering from injury. There were several significant barriers with implementation of the program. a. In a normal year, the sports medicine staff consists of four full time Athletic Trainers. The Head Athletic Trainer who is a primary investigator was out on maternity leave for most of the fall and one staff member resigned just prior to the fall season. This left the staff with two full time positions who were trained in the implementation of the IAWP. During this time there was a search to hire another full time Athletic Trainer and a search for a new Athletic Director, which increased the administrative duties of the Interim Head Athletic Trainer. Staffing changes at any level may interrupt the continuity of care for the student athletes. This took them away from time with the student athletes and swayed some of the staff s priorities away from the program as well. In turn this hindered the consistency of the program. b. In October there were fires that greatly affected the university and community. The campus was closed and students were sent home. In addition the staff athletic trainers and team physicians, were also affected by the fires. It took at least two weeks for athletics to return to normal operations with practices, games, etc. These catastrophic events changed everyone s lives. When something like that occurs, the practitioner, staff and student athletes focuses shift. All who were present had a new normal to assess and continue with. A scheduled check in with the program did not occur due to this.

10 These barriers caused the program to only be administered in pieces to several student athletes. The program was not able to be implemented as intended and therefore, only limited data was collected. Despite the limitations of data, the opinion of the student athletes who did do parts of the program speak loudly. These were the experiences and feedback. The most important thing I learned from the program is that you are able to do things you were not allowed to do while being healthy. For example, focusing more on my social life, exploring the world, and being able to focus more on lifting weights It opened up my eyes that many athletes go through the same thing but the ones who actually have the dedication to overcome the injury obstacles, will surpass.

11 IMPLICATIONS FOR CAMPUS PROGRAMMING Based on the above findings, it was learned that: a. As this program was proposed to staff, administration, faculty and student athletes, there seemed to be a genuine interest and need within the department to have a mental wellness tool that was easily accessible. b. The Athletic Trainers believe that student athletes benefited and found the information helpful for themselves. c. Certain systemic factors have been established that need to be in place for successful implementation. i. There needs to be enough athletic training staff present. Staffing seemed to be key in the implementation and follow through of the program. 150 student athletes per Athletic Trainer provided little time for the practitioners to follow through with the program. ii. There needs to be adequate administrative support within the department. With positions needing to be filled, administrative duties shifted to the Head Athletic Trainer. iii. It was also clear that mid-season is not a time to train a new practitioner on how to implement this program. Training practitioners should take place during off times of year, preferable prior to when the student athletes return in the fall. d. There is a need for the methodology to be revamped. i. In order to better support the schedule and demands on a student athletes, there may be a review to see if the ACSI is the best assessment tool for the program, as it is somewhat time intensive. ii. Season ending, career ending and minor injuries may have to have different approaches to the format. Career ending modules could focus on the next stage of life while a minor injury may move quicker and have less modules to complete. iii. To increase implementation success, a step to evaluate/check in on how well the program is being implemented throughout the semester can be added. This could be done through staff check in meetings about the program to identify athletes who need to be referred, to schedule who will orient them to the program, and to check in on if athletes have kept up with the program. e. From what was shared by the student athletes here is what we have learned: i. These particular modules may not apply to season ending injuries.

12 ii. Scheduled rehab times allow the athletes to plan for their care and use of the modules. There is greater participation when the student athlete was given a tablet to sit and do the module with. iii. There is continued interest in this type of tool. Moving forward The following will occur moving forward. 1. At Sonoma State the sports medicine staff has returned to four, full-time athletic trainers. 2. All staff will be trained to be able to implement the program in the next semester. 3. The student athletes currently in the program, who have not completed it will be contacted to see if there is interest in finishing it. 4. The process originally described will be carried out with new athletes entering the program. 5. Consideration for pairing the group meetings and the online program together will continue to be discussed. Having a group that completes the modules alongside meeting in person, may prove additional success. The interest in this topic and program shows the need and value that would make this program a great success. The content is in place for appropriate implementation, the nuts and bolts of the process just need to be worked out. Stepping into a new season/semester this program will be re-evaluated and adjusted. It is no secret that mental health is a hot topic currently. Adding accessible tools to the practitioner s and student athlete s toolbox is important. Other programs that could be beneficial could be created to grow their toolbox, so that they have easy access when they are not able to see a sports psychologist, due to the demands of being a student athlete. Some of those currently being discussed are: substance abuse, eating concerns and disorders, stress management, performance psychology strategies.

13 REFERENCES 1. Arden, C.L., Taylor, N. F., Feller, J.A., & Webster, K. E. (2013). A systematic review of the psychological factors associated with returning to sport following injury. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 47(17), Arvinen-Barrow, M., Clement, D., Hamson-Utley, J. J., Zakrajsek, R. A., Sae-Mi, L., Kamphoff, C., Lintunen, T., Hemmings, B., & Martin, S. (2015). Athletes use of mental skills during sport injury rehabilitation. Journal of Sport Rehabilitation, 24(2), Clement, D., Arvinen-Barrow, M., & Fetty, T. (2015). Psychosocial responses during different phases of sport-injury rehabilitation: A qualitative study. Journal of Athletic Training, 50(1), Creasy, J. W., Rearick, M. P., Buriak, J., & Motley, K. R. (2012). Indicators of rehabilitation noncompliancw among college athletics: a review of the literature. Athletic Training & Sports Health Care: The Journal for the Practicing Clinician, 4(2), Granito, V. J., Hogan, J. B., & Varnum, L. K. (1995). The performance enhancement group program: Integrating sport psychology and rehabilitation. Journal of Athletic Training, 30(4), Hamson-Utley, J. J., & Vasquez, L. (2008). The Comeback: Rehabilitating the psychological injury. Athletic Therapy Today, 3(5), Putukian, M. (2016). The psychological response to injury in student athletes: A narrative review with a focus on mental health. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 50(3), Smith, R. E. & Smoll, F. L. (1995). Development and validation of a multidimensional measure of sport-specific psychological skills: The athletic coping skills inventory-28. Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology, 17(4), Tracey, J. (2003). The emotional response to the injury and rehabilitation process. Journal of Applied Sport Psychology, 15(4),

14 I. APPENDIX A Program Outline 1. Introduction: The Season of Recovery a. Background b. Goals of the program c. Framing the process of recovery 2. Understanding the Process of Change a. Stages of grief b. Process of change c. Patience vs. pressure 3. Building Your Camp: The Power of Support a. Identifying sources of support b. Connecting with sources of support c. Sharing emotions 4. Planning for Success a. Recovery Plan: i. Goal ii. Reasons to meet goal iii. Steps to goal iv. Supports to goal v. Potential Barriers to goal vi. Rewards for reaching goal 5. Getting into the Zone for Recovery a. Yerkes Dodson Law physiological arousal and performance b. Core Self Care Strategies c. Breathing 6. The Conversation in Your Head: Thoughts Matter a. Intro to Cognitive Behavioral Concepts b. Common traps of negative thinking c. Reframing thoughts 7. Sport Psychology 101: Becoming Stronger and Wiser a. Failure Avoidant vs. Success Oriented Approach b. Process vs. Outcome Focus 8. Hardiness a. Commitment b. Control c. Challenge 9. The Mental Weight Room: Training While Your Not Practicing a. Sport pscyh strategies i. Imagery ii. Positive self talk iii. Modeling 10. Returning to Your Sport a. What have you learned/how grown b. What to anticipate c. Stronger and Wiser

15 II. APPENDIX B Program Overview Injured Athlete Wellness Program Overview Who: Funded by the NCAA Innovations in Research and Practice Grant Grant was developed and created by Julie Rudy M.A., ATC, Joe Puentes, Psy.D. (Psychologist and Sport Psychology Consultant) What: Internet Based Webinar Program for student athletes to learn core sport psychology concepts and skills related to recovery from injury. Where: Student athletes will access the program at the athletic training facility with ipads and headphones. Why: Research indicates student athletes who learn and apply core sport psychology strategies in their rehabilitation are more likely to return to their sport healthy and faster than those who do not. How: 1. The student athlete is referred to the program after a significant injury. 2. They fill out the initial paperwork and assessment. 3. They engage in the program modules (10 content modules and 10 relaxation and positive imagery exercises) 4. Upon completion they complete final assessment and evaluation A look at some of the module topics: Planning for Success: Goal Setting and Motivation Building Your Camp: The Power of Support Getting into the Zone for Recovery The Conversation in Your Head: Thoughts Matter Sport Psychology 101 Hardinesss The Mental Weight Room Returning to Your Sport

16 III. APPENDIX C Athletic Coping Skills Inventory A. Activity 11.1: Assessing Your Sport Psychological Skills Instructions: The following are statements that athletes have used to describe their experiences. Please read each statement carefully, and then recall as accurately as possible how often you experience the same thing. There are no right or wrong answers. Do not spend too much time on any one statement. Please circle how often you have these experiences when playing sports On a daily or weekly basis, I set very specific goals for myself that guide what I do. 2 I get the most out of my talent and skill. 3 When a coach or manager tells me how to correct a mistake I've made, I tend to take it personally and feel upset. 4 When I'm playing sports, I can focus my attention and block out distractions. 5 I remain positive and enthusiastic during competition, no matter how badly things are going. 6 I tend to play better under pressure because I think more clearly. 7 I worry quite a bit about what others think of my performance. 8 I tend to do lots of planning about how to reach my goals. 9 I feel confident that I will play well.

17 10 When a coach or manager criticizes me, I become upset rather than feel helped. 11 It is easy for me to keep distracting thoughts from interfering with something I am watching or listening to. 12 I put a lot of pressure on myself by worrying about how I will perform. 13 I set my own performance goals for each practice. 14 I don't have to be pushed to practice or play hard; I give 100%. 15 If a coach criticizes or yells at me, I correct the mistake without getting upset about it. 16 I handle unexpected situations in my sport very well. 17 When things are going badly, I tell myself to keep calm, and this works for me. 18 The more pressure there is during a game, the more I enjoy it. 19 While competing, I worry about making mistakes or failing to come through. 20 I have my own game plan worked out in my head long before the game begins. 21 When I feel myself getting too tense, I can quickly relax my body and calm myself. 22 To me, pressure situations are challenges that I welcome. 23 I think about and imagine what will happen if I fail or screw up.

18 24 I maintain emotional control regardless of how things are going for me. 25 It is easy for me to direct my attention and focus on a single object or person. 26 When I fail to reach my goals, it makes me try even harder. 27 I improve my skills by listening carefully to advice and instruction from coaches and managers. 28 I make fewer mistakes when the pressure is on because I concentrate better.

19 Scoring This is the Athletic Coping Skills Inventory (ACSI), a measure of an athlete's psychological skills, developed by Smith et al. (1994). Determine your score on the following subscales by adding the scores on the question numbers identified. Also, note the following numerical scales associated with your ratings. 0 = almost never 1 = sometimes 2 = often 3 = almost Finally, note that an * after a question number signifies a reverse-scored item (that is, 0 = almost, 3 = almost never, and so on). Coping With Adversity: This subscale assesses if an athlete remains positive and enthusiastic even when things are going badly, remains calm and controlled, and can quickly bounce back from mistakes and setbacks. (Sum scores on questions 5, 17, 21, and 24, and place the total in the blank provided.) Coachability: Assesses if an athlete is open to and learns from instruction, and accepts constructive criticism without taking it personally and becoming upset. (Sum scores on questions 3*, 10*, 15, and 27, and place the total in the blank provided.) Concentration: This subscale reflects whether an athlete becomes easily distracted, and is able to focus on the task at hand in both practice and game situations, even when adverse or unexpected situations occur. (Sum scores on questions 4, 11, 16, and 25, and place the total in the blank provided.) Confidence and Achievement Motivation: Measures if an athlete is confident and positively motivated, consistently gives 100% during practices and games, and works hard to improve his or her skills. (Sum scores on questions 2, 9, 14, and 26, and place the total in the blank provided.) Goal Setting and Mental Preparation: Assesses whether an athlete sets and works toward specific performance goals, plans and mentally prepares for games, and clearly has a game plan for performing well. (Sum scores on questions 1, 8, 13, and 20, and place the total in the blank provided.) Peaking Under Pressure: Measures if an athlete is challenged rather than threatened by pressure situations and performs well under pressure. (Sum scores on questions 6, 18, 22, and 28, and place the total in the blank provided.) Freedom From Worry: Assesses whether an athlete puts pressure on him- or herself by worrying about performing poorly or making mistakes; worries about what others will think if he or she performs poorly. (Sum scores on questions 7*, 12*, 19*, and 23*, and place the total in the blank provided.) Total score or sum of subscales Scores range from a low of 0 to a high of 12 on each subscale, with higher scores indicating greater strengths on that subscale. The score for the total scale ranges from a low of 0 to a high of 84, with higher scores signifying greater strength.

20 IV. Appendix D Student Athlete Welcome Letter Injured Athlete Wellness Program Welcome to the Injured Athlete Wellness Program! This program was developed by the Sonoma State University Department of Intercollegiate Athletic in collaboration with psychologist and sport psychology consultant Joe Puentes, Psy.D. This program was conceptualized as a training program for student athletes during their recovery from injury. Research indicates student athletes who utilize sport psychology strategies in their rehabilitation are more likely to return to their sport healthy and even sooner than those who do not. There are 10 units in the training program and each unit is made up of three parts, 1) the content module (10 minutes each), 2) the follow up brief questionnaire (3-5 minutes each), and 3) the relaxation and positive imagery exercise (10 minutes each). The training program was developed so that you as the student athlete could complete one unit (3 parts totaling approximately 25 minutes) per week. The program can be adapted to any timeline needed and any part of the program can be repeated as many times as needed once you are enrolled. There are three phases to the training program: Phase 1: You are referred to the program, enrolled in the program, complete the initial assessment, and are oriented to the training program by Sports Medicine Staff. Phase 2: You engage in the program, completing one unit at a time in order. You will complete each unit by first by watching the content module, then completing the follow up questionnaire and lastly engaging in the relaxation and positive imagery exercise. Phase 3: After completing the 10 training program units, you will be asked to complete the final assessment and program evaluation. The training program can be accessed online via Moodle by using the available ipads and headphones at the Sport Medicine Center. Similar to your other rehabilitation exercises in the Sports Medicine Center, your participation and results will be confidential. Sports Medicine staff will be monitoring your progress and be available to answer questions. Thank you for your participation in the training program and good luck in your recovery! I understand the above and agree to take part in the Injured Athlete Wellness Program. Print Name Signature Date