Injury Prevention and Performance Rehab

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The 199th Infantry Brigade has four Athletic Trainers (ATs) across the installation. They are your FIRST stop for any acute or chronic musculoskeletal concerns.

Musculoskeletal Sick Call

Soldiers who have a musculoskeletal injury may be evaluated by an Athletic Trainer at the TAPC Monday-Friday from 6-8:30 a.m. on a walk-in basis

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What are Athletic Trainers?

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Athletic trainers (ATs) are highly qualified, multi-skilled health care professionals who render service or treatment, under the direction of or in collaboration with a physician, in accordance with their education, training and the state's statutes, rules and regulations. As a part of the health care team, services provided by athletic trainers include primary care, injury and illness prevention, wellness promotion and education, emergent care, examination and clinical diagnosis, therapeutic intervention and rehabilitation of injuries and medical conditions.
National Athletic Trainers' Association

What should I expect from seeing my Athletic Trainer?

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Rehab is a joint process. Your AT will conduct a musculoskeletal evaluation to identify the problem and provide you with a home exercise program (HEP). Soldiers are then expected to complete the HEP as prescribed by their AT. Your AT will most likely have you follow up within the same week or 1-2 weeks later to re-assess. Your AT's goal is to enable you to keep training as much as possible. Your AT may put you on a profile to protect you from greater injury if necessary.

What if i need more help?

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Your Battalion/Squadron AT works closely with the Brigade H2F Physical Therapist. If your AT feels you need more care than they can provide or additional treatment, they will communicate directly with the H2F PT and/or your Primary Care Manager (PCM) to help support your needs.

Can I still workout if I am recovering from an injury?

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Yes! But how you do it depends on the injury. Your AT will work with you and any other providers you may be working with to develop a rehab and workout program that is appropriate and safe for your particular situation.

What happens when I am mostly recovered from my injury but I still need help reconditioning?

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Recovery happens on a continuum of rehabilitation to performance. As you progress with your rehab, your AT will work closely with the Strength and Conditioning staff to provide you with specific programming for your needs (i.e. return to ACFT, 5-mile improvement plan, Ranger School Prep plan). The 199th H2F also runs a specific Reconditioning Program designed for students who have been medically dropped from their Program of Instruction (ABOLC, IBOLC, OCS) to prepare them to return to the course.