Sports Medicine

Who We Are

Athletic Trainers

Orthopaedic Physicians & Specialists

Internal Medicine Physicians & Specialists

Advanced

Medical

Athletic Trainers“The daily medical needs of The

University of Memphis Football team are met through a comprehensive

Sports Medicine Team that begins with (2) Nationally Certified and State

Licensed Athletic Trainers, (1) ATC/PT, and (2) Graduate Assistant Athletic

Trainers”

Darrell Tuner, M.ed, PES, CES, ATC, LAT

Darrell Turner was hired in spring 2012 to serve as the Head Athletic Trainer at the University of Memphis. He is responsible for the athletic training needs of all 19 sports on campus, and works directly with the Tiger football program. Turner previously served as Head Athletic Trainer/Director of Sports Medicine position for the Rams at Winston-Salem State University. Later, Turner joined the Tigers after serving as the Head Athletic Trainer in the United Football League (UFL) for three seasons.

Larry Reynolds, MS, ATC, LAT

Larry Reynolds joined the University of Memphis athletic training staff in 2013 as an Assistant Athletic Trainer for the Tiger Football program. Reynolds has 10 yrs. of collegiate professional football experience; including internships with the Minnesota Vikings, New England Patriots, and Cincinnati Bengals.

Eric Fredricks, B.S., PES, CES, ATC, LAT

Eric Fredricks arrived at University of Memphis in 2014 as a Graduate Assistant for the Tiger Football Program. Fredricks previously served as the Head Athletic Trainer at Mountain View High School (Vancuver, WA). Fredricks has been instrumental in helping the Tigers reach back to back bowl seasons.

Kyle Bowles, B.S., ATC, LAT

Kyle Bowles is completing his first year as a Graduate Assistant for the Tiger Football Program. Bowles comes from Savanah State University; and has had stints with the Atlanta Braves and Baltimore Ravens. Bowles stepped in to help the Tigers achieve bowl eligibility in the 2015 campaign.

Monica Baker, PT, ATC, LAT

Monica Baker has been apart of Memphis Athletics and Tiger football since 2002. Baker proudly serves as a Consultant and Team Physical Therapist. Baker is currently the Lead PT/ATC at Baptist Memorial Hospital

Orthopaedic Physicians & Specialists

“The Campbell Clinic is recognized as a world leader in sports medicine. The Campbell Clinic is the official medical

provider of the Memphis Grizzlies, Memphis Redbirds, and for all of the orthopaedic needs of Memphis Tiger

Athletics.”

Internal Medicine Physicians & Specialists

“For all other injuries & illnesses, The University of Memphis has an

outstanding group of General Medicine Physicians that treat and resolve both

complex and common illnesses; characterized by extensive knowledge and skill in diagnosis and treatment.”

Advanced Medical“We also have several notable

advanced medical partners that assist in managing the needs of our student-

athletes”.

What We Do

Evaluate

Treat Communicate

Provide Coverage

Evaluate• Thoroughly evaluate all sport-related

injuries.• We have access to all major imaging

and diagnostic tools.

Treat• Form a plan to resolve the injury or

illness; quickly and safely.• Aim for the best result in the shortest

amount of time.

Communicate• Daily interaction with our players is

key!• Daily staff meetings with the coaches

to update the status of injured and/or ill student athletes.

• Constant communication with our physicians throughout the week.

Provide Coverage• Any time student-athletes are in the

building we are also in the building.• Our staff will be present during all

conditioning, practices, and games.• Student athletic trainers assist our

staff during the aforementioned events; which provides more support to our student-athletes.

What to Expect

The Winning Edge• Acupuncture• Soft Tissue Massage• Chiropractor• Weekly Onsite Physician Visits• “Sports Pharm”• Comprehensive pre-activity screening• Direct access to the world’s leaders in bracing and supportive

devices.• Gatorade Sponsorship• 12-16 student athletic trainers; specifically assigned to

Football• Cutting edge Manual Therapy techniques• Evidence based treatments & applications

Rehabilitation & Outreach

“Through continuity with our Strength and Performance staff and under the guidance of our physicians, we are able to develop, and implement long term rehabilitation in house; eliminating outsourcing.”• As aforementioned we also have access

to a Physical Therapist

Equipment• Hydroworx In-Ground Treadmill• *Brand New Grimm Tub (Hot & Cold)• Alter G Treadmill & Aerodyne Bikes• Electrical Stimulation Units• Gameready Cryotherapy Units• Cold Laser Therapy• Normatec Compression Units• Gratson & Gua Sha Tools• Therapuetic Cupping• Compex Muscle Re-education and Performance Units• Fully Stocked OTC and Prescription Medicine Pharmacy &

Physician’s office• Wii - Hab

Question & Answers

How do you manage sick student-athletes?

Do you have a concussion protocol in place?

I received a bill in the mail after my son had some imaging done. Do I

have to pay it?

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