Illinois Wesleyan Illinois Wesleyan University Athletic University Athletic TrainingTraining

Our MissionOur Mission

The primary purpose:The primary purpose: Care for the health needs of the more than Care for the health needs of the more than

400 athletes400 athletes Prevention and treatment of injuriesPrevention and treatment of injuries Health / Nutrition education Health / Nutrition education Emergency CareEmergency Care Strength and Conditioning GuidanceStrength and Conditioning Guidance RehabilitationRehabilitation Referral and InsuranceReferral and Insurance

Where is the Athletic Where is the Athletic Training Room?Training Room?

IWU Athletic Training roomIWU Athletic Training room Shirk CenterShirk Center

Ground level, room 101Ground level, room 101

IWU Shirk Center

IWU Athletic Training IWU Athletic Training Room HoursRoom Hours Monday-Friday Monday-Friday

8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. 2:00 p.m. to 7:00p.m.2:00 p.m. to 7:00p.m.

Pre-Practice Treatment hoursPre-Practice Treatment hours 2:00 p.m. / before practice2:00 p.m. / before practice

Rehabilitation HoursRehabilitation Hours 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. M/W/F8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. M/W/F

Our StaffOur Staff Dr. Bill A. Kauth Ed.D., ATC, CSCSDr. Bill A. Kauth Ed.D., ATC, CSCS Emily Miller MS, ATC, CSCSEmily Miller MS, ATC, CSCS Dr. Bill O. Kauth Ph.D., ATCDr. Bill O. Kauth Ph.D., ATC Jeff Probst, ATCJeff Probst, ATC Kemery Twining, ATCKemery Twining, ATC Sarah Fahrenkrug, ATCSarah Fahrenkrug, ATC ISU Athletic Training Students ISU Athletic Training Students IWU Student WorkersIWU Student Workers

Plan enough time BEFORE practice for YOUR Plan enough time BEFORE practice for YOUR treatment.treatment.

Report injuries and illness to us Report injuries and illness to us earlyearly in the in the day. day. Coaches reports are generated by Coaches reports are generated by 11:00 AM during the year11:00 AM during the year..

Your name, rehab progress & practice status Your name, rehab progress & practice status will appear on the daily coaches report .will appear on the daily coaches report .

You may NOT use Sports Medicine as an You may NOT use Sports Medicine as an excuse to be late for practice.excuse to be late for practice.

If you are injured & unable If you are injured & unable to practice fully. . .to practice fully. . .

ATHLETIC ACCIDENT ATHLETIC ACCIDENT INSURANCEINSURANCE

Every full-time student athlete is Every full-time student athlete is automatically enrolled.automatically enrolled.

NO deductibleNO deductible Max limit of $25,000 at 100% of customary Max limit of $25,000 at 100% of customary

and reasonable athletic accidentsand reasonable athletic accidents Max limit of $5,000 at 100% for athletic Max limit of $5,000 at 100% for athletic

related conditionsrelated conditions Treatment for athletic injury must occur Treatment for athletic injury must occur

within 90 days of accidentwithin 90 days of accident

ATHLETIC ACCIDENT ATHLETIC ACCIDENT INSURANCE PLANINSURANCE PLAN

What is covered?What is covered? Inpatient/outpatient medical careInpatient/outpatient medical care Treatment by a M.D.Treatment by a M.D. X-rayX-ray LabsLabs AmbulanceAmbulance Ambulatory surgical centerAmbulatory surgical center RxRx Therapeutic Rehabilitation and suppliesTherapeutic Rehabilitation and supplies

HOW DO I FILE A CLAIM?HOW DO I FILE A CLAIM? REPORT YOUR REPORT YOUR

ACCIDENT TO THE ACCIDENT TO THE ATHLETIC TRAINER ATHLETIC TRAINER IMMEDIATELY!IMMEDIATELY!

File all your charges with File all your charges with your PRIMARY your PRIMARY insurance carrier first.insurance carrier first. If you are insured by an If you are insured by an

HMO/PPO – obtain your HMO/PPO – obtain your pre-authorization for all pre-authorization for all services rendered OR services rendered OR your benefits may be your benefits may be reduced by 50%!reduced by 50%!

If your primary does not If your primary does not pay the entire bill, secure pay the entire bill, secure a claim form from the a claim form from the Athletic Trainer.Athletic Trainer.

Keep your 2006-2007 Keep your 2006-2007 Athletic Accident Athletic Accident Insurance Plan in a safe Insurance Plan in a safe place for quick referrals place for quick referrals and ask your athletic and ask your athletic trainer if you have any trainer if you have any questions.questions.

How To Be A Peak How To Be A Peak PerformerPerformerEating to CompeteEating to Compete

Maintain a Balanced DietMaintain a Balanced Diet

Carbohydrate55 - 70%

Fat<30%

Protein12 - 15%

YOU’LL BE ABLE TO:*Train longer & harder.*Delay fatigue.*Recover faster.*Perform to your peak.

The Food Guide PyramidThe Food Guide Pyramid

Milk, Yogurt, & Cheese Group

Vegetable GroupFruit Group

Bread, Cereal, Rice &Pasta Group

Fluids

Fats, oil, etc

Food for FuelFood for Fuel CarbohydratesCarbohydrates should be your primary energy should be your primary energy

source (FUEL).source (FUEL). High intensity and endurance sportsHigh intensity and endurance sports Reduces recovery time from strenuous daily practice Reduces recovery time from strenuous daily practice

and competition.and competition. Consume immediately every 30 min for 5 hours after Consume immediately every 30 min for 5 hours after

workout. (1-1.2 g carbohydrates/kg body weight ea. hour)workout. (1-1.2 g carbohydrates/kg body weight ea. hour)

ProteinProtein is essential for muscle growth and repair is essential for muscle growth and repair Eat 1.2 - 1.4 grams of protein per kg of body weight.Eat 1.2 - 1.4 grams of protein per kg of body weight.

FatFat intake should be less than 30% of your daily intake should be less than 30% of your daily consumption.consumption.

Foods for FitnessFoods for Fitness Grains:Grains: whole grains, oatmeal, and pastaswhole grains, oatmeal, and pastas Fruits:Fruits: Vegetables:Vegetables: Milk/Dairy Products:Milk/Dairy Products: Low/fat milk, cheese, Low/fat milk, cheese,

and yogurtand yogurt Protein sources:Protein sources: chicken, pork loin, eggs, chicken, pork loin, eggs,

salmon, nuts, and energy barssalmon, nuts, and energy bars..

Do NOT Ignore Do NOT Ignore Symptoms of Poor Symptoms of Poor NutritionNutrition

FatigueFatigue Irregular or Absent Menstrual CycleIrregular or Absent Menstrual Cycle SluggishnessSluggishness Chronic PainChronic Pain**If ignored these symptoms can **If ignored these symptoms can undermine undermine

training and yourtraining and your performanceperformance—and —and may be may be life threateninglife threatening!**!**

Certified Athletic TrainersCertified Athletic Trainers We are here to monitor and manage your We are here to monitor and manage your

health and welfare. health and welfare.

It is our job to stay current on nutrition and It is our job to stay current on nutrition and performance issues and help you maintain performance issues and help you maintain your fitness level to be a Peak Performer.your fitness level to be a Peak Performer.

We are available to answer ANY questions and We are available to answer ANY questions and concerns you may have.concerns you may have.

Dietician ConsultationsDietician Consultations

Dianne Feasley, R.D.Dianne Feasley, R.D. Individual consultations, information on Individual consultations, information on

healthy eating, weight management, healthy eating, weight management, and special dietary needs.and special dietary needs.

IWU Health ServicesIWU Health Services556-3107556-3107

MRSAMRSA Weight RoomWeight Room Locker RoomLocker Room Proper hygieneProper hygiene Don’t share towels or any other personal Don’t share towels or any other personal

items.items. Report any suspicious looking Report any suspicious looking

rashes/soresrashes/sores

How to HydrateHow to HydrateTips for Hydration Practices, Tips for Hydration Practices, Recognizing Dehydration and Recognizing Dehydration and Heat Illness, and Ways to Heat Illness, and Ways to Rehydrate for YOURehydrate for YOUIllinois Wesleyan Sports MedicineIllinois Wesleyan Sports MedicineHydration ProtocolHydration Protocol

How Can I Monitor My How Can I Monitor My Hydration?Hydration?

Body Weight: You should Body Weight: You should always be able to maintain always be able to maintain body weight within 2% of body weight within 2% of your baseline body weight your baseline body weight (taken the first day of (taken the first day of practice). practice).

Athletes will NOT be Athletes will NOT be permitted to practice if they permitted to practice if they are not within 2% of their are not within 2% of their baseline body weight before baseline body weight before practice.practice.

Urine Color: Urine should Urine Color: Urine should be clear to light yellow.be clear to light yellow.

Urine Volume: Decreased Urine Volume: Decreased urine output urine output

PreventionPrevention Acclimatize to heat especially Acclimatize to heat especially

when working out outdoorswhen working out outdoors Weigh in to determine Weigh in to determine

baseline body weightbaseline body weight Adequate Rest: 6-8 hrs. a Adequate Rest: 6-8 hrs. a

nightnight During 2-a-days, rest During 2-a-days, rest

between sessions in a cool between sessions in a cool environment. environment.

Eat a well balanced diet or Eat a well balanced diet or healthy snacks between healthy snacks between exercise sessions.exercise sessions.

Eat snacks with salt (chips, Eat snacks with salt (chips, pretzels etc.) pretzels etc.)

Weigh InsWeigh Ins By Name or Last 4 digits of SS #By Name or Last 4 digits of SS # Weigh In Before and After PracticeWeigh In Before and After Practice Binder beside scale in locker roomBinder beside scale in locker room Wear same thing every time: Women- Sports Wear same thing every time: Women- Sports

Bra and team practice shorts only. Men: Team Bra and team practice shorts only. Men: Team practice shorts onlypractice shorts only

During 2-a-days be sure to weigh in before and During 2-a-days be sure to weigh in before and after each sessionafter each session

Monitor and record your urine color.Monitor and record your urine color.

Predetermining Factors for Predetermining Factors for Dehydration or Heat IllnessDehydration or Heat Illness

History of Heat Illness or Chronic DehydrationHistory of Heat Illness or Chronic Dehydration Fever, sickness, or illness prior to practiceFever, sickness, or illness prior to practice Caffeine intake Caffeine intake Wearing excessive clothing in high temp. or Wearing excessive clothing in high temp. or

high humidity while exercisinghigh humidity while exercising Certain medicationsCertain medications Ignoring signs, symptoms, and prevention of Ignoring signs, symptoms, and prevention of

heat illness and dehydrationheat illness and dehydration Alcohol, Drug or Supplement intakeAlcohol, Drug or Supplement intake Lack of sleepLack of sleep

For Outdoor SportsFor Outdoor Sports

Wear light colored clothing when possibleWear light colored clothing when possible Do not wear excess clothing, especially when Do not wear excess clothing, especially when

temperatures and/or humidity are hightemperatures and/or humidity are high Water, as well as electrolyte beverages should Water, as well as electrolyte beverages should

be consumed in severe heat conditions in be consumed in severe heat conditions in order to replenish water, sodium, and order to replenish water, sodium, and potassium levels lost during exercisepotassium levels lost during exercise

When possible, spend rest breaks in shaded When possible, spend rest breaks in shaded areas and drink water or electrolyte beveragesareas and drink water or electrolyte beverages

Signs and Symptoms of Signs and Symptoms of DehydrationDehydration

Thirst/Dry or Cotton MouthThirst/Dry or Cotton Mouth Muscle Cramps- especially in the Muscle Cramps- especially in the

hamstrings and calf muscleshamstrings and calf muscles IrritabilityIrritability Lightheaded or Dizzy FeelingLightheaded or Dizzy Feeling Feeling “Weak” Feeling “Weak” Decreased urine or sweat outputDecreased urine or sweat output DisorientationDisorientation Difficulty breathingDifficulty breathing Hot, Red, Dry skinHot, Red, Dry skin If you notice any of these If you notice any of these

symptoms, see a member of the symptoms, see a member of the Athletic Training Staff Athletic Training Staff immediately. immediately.

Signs and Symptoms of Signs and Symptoms of Heat IllnessHeat Illness

Muscle cramps Muscle cramps Tunnel VisionTunnel Vision Fainting or “Blacking out”Fainting or “Blacking out” Nausea/Vomiting/DiarrheaNausea/Vomiting/Diarrhea Pale, clammy skinPale, clammy skin Dry, hot skinDry, hot skin HyperventilationHyperventilation Emotional InstabilityEmotional Instability DisorientationDisorientation SeizuresSeizures

Signs and Symptoms of Signs and Symptoms of Heat IllnessHeat Illness

There are several types of heat illness, There are several types of heat illness, but if you notice any of the following but if you notice any of the following symptoms (in addition to the signs and symptoms (in addition to the signs and Symptoms of dehydration), see a Symptoms of dehydration), see a member of the Athletic Training Staff member of the Athletic Training Staff immediately or tell a coach or teammate.immediately or tell a coach or teammate.

Rehydrating After Rehydrating After ExerciseExercise

Weigh in after every Weigh in after every practice. 1 lb. lost =24 practice. 1 lb. lost =24 oz. water or electrolyte oz. water or electrolyte beverage (about 1 small beverage (about 1 small Gatorade, etc.)Gatorade, etc.)

Tokens for Gatorade Tokens for Gatorade during 2-a-days or for during 2-a-days or for dehydrated situationsdehydrated situations

Eat a good meal or at Eat a good meal or at least healthy snacks least healthy snacks during breaksduring breaks

ANY QUESTIONS??ANY QUESTIONS?? GOOD LUCK ON A HEALTHY AND GOOD LUCK ON A HEALTHY AND

SAFE SEASON!! SAFE SEASON!!

GO TITANS!!GO TITANS!!