C.A.T.S. MEDICAL SERVICES
The mission of C.A.T.S. Medical Services is to provide excellent care to the student athletes at the University of Arizona. The certified athletic trainers and physicians work with coaches and the rest of the C.A.T.S. services as an integral part of an athlete's total success.
Housed in the Kasser Medical Treatment Center, is the Alex and Elisabeth Kasser Aqua Rehab Center which contains a 5,800 gallon underwater treadmill and swimming pool, along with two 480 gallon whirlpools and three extremity whirlpools.
The telephone number is (520) 621-4674.
Treatment Center's regular hours are 7am-6pm during the school year. It is also open for practices and events. Check with your athletic trainer for specific times outside of regular hours. Please observe all posted rules for using the Athletic Treatment Center.
The athletic medicine staff is comprised of a team physician, and certified athletic trainers. In addition, the entire staff works with a team of specialists in the community to provide comprehensive medical care for athletically related injuries and illnesses.
The team physician has an office located in the Kasser Medical Treatment Center and is available five days a week for athlete consultation. The UA also has three team orthopedic surgeons who visit the training room to examine student athletes three times per week. Doctors are also available for athletically related emergencies.
Injury PreventionÂ
The athletic medicine staff is committed to working with strength and conditioning coaches, team coaches and athletes in implementing ways to prevent injuries. Although the risk of injury cannot be completely eliminated, proper strength and conditioning, adequate hydration, taping and braces, and education are all methods employed by the staff to minimize the risk of injury or illness.  Consult with your team's athletic trainer if you have questions or concerns about this topic.
Injury Evaluation and TreatmentÂ
In case of injury/illness you are required to follow the procedure below:
1. Report to Athletic Treatment Center for evaluation and treatment. An Athletic Trainer will direct you to appropriate physician as needed.
2. If Athletic Treatment Center is closed call your Athletic Trainer at home. If you cannot reach them call another Athletic Trainer listed in the directory above.
3. If you seek outside medical assistance without approval from The Director of Medical Services the charges will be your responsibility.Â
*If you are injured or ill and missing practice you need to receive treatment in the morning. This allows your athletic trainer to contact your coach about your injury status.
Injury RehabilitationÂ
The athletic training staff and physical therapists are trained in up-to-date methods of rehabilitating athletic injuries. Rehabilitation entails returning an athlete to a level in which he or she can return to his or her sport. The staff utilizes equipment located in the rehabilitation area of the training room such as Hydroworx Underwater Treadmill, balance boards, Swiss balls, and other specialized equipment. Some stages of rehab may be conducted in the pool, while others done in the weight room or on the field or court.
KASSER SPORTS MEDICINE CENTERS
Kasser Sports Medicine Center at McKale is the main athletic training facility is located in McKale Memorial Center #N108 which is conveniently located next to the Bill Estes Strength & Conditioning Center on the ground level. This facility is mainly used for our Olympic sport student-athletes. The Kasser Sports Medicine Center at Lowell-Stevens Football Facility addresses the needs for the football student-athletes. Both facilities are equipped for rehabilitation, aqua therapy, as well as pre and post practice needs. Satellite facilities can be found in Richard Jefferson Gymnasium (M/W Basketball, Women’s Volleyball), Mary Roby Training Center (Women’s Gymnastics) Hi Corbett Stadium (Baseball), and Lapan Center (Softball).
Regular hours are 7am-6pm during the school year. It is also open for practices and events. Check with the sport athletic trainer for specific times outside of regular hours. Please observe all posted rules for using our facilities.
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