Mission Statement
The purpose of this statement is to develop and sustain our
purpose and mission in the Athletic Training Department at Harvard
University. In accordance with the laws of the state of
Massachusetts governing the practice of athletic training and code
of Professional Practice and Standards of Practice of the National
Athletic Trainers Association, the Athletic Training Department is
responsible for providing quality health care for all
student-athletes in the most efficient and beneficial manner
possible. This will be accomplished by:
1. Respecting the dignity of each individual student-athlete and recognizing differences in gender, race, and cultural background.
2. Maintaining the confidentiality of both written and verbal information obtained from the athlete.
3. Being cognizant of the "total" athlete, including his/her emotional, mental, and physical needs.
4. Thoroughly and competently evaluating each injured athlete in accordance with the laws of the state of Massachusetts governing the practice of athletic training and the standards of practice of the NATA, referring the athlete to the designated physician when deemed essential and necessary.
5. Staffing the athletic training room during posted hours.
6. Accurately and regularly documenting each injured athlete's progress and care following Athletic Training Department policies and procedures.
7. Encouraging and contributing to an atmosphere of mutual cooperation, respect and support with the attending physician(s) of the athlete, the athletic coaching staff, the athletic and university administration and other university departments.
Department Hours
Our hours of operation are Monday-Friday 7 a.m. until noon 1:30-7
p.m., and weekends as determined by event schedules. Our
Orthopedic Physicians hold clinics each weekday afternoon (except
Friday).
Our internist is in Dillon Field House Monday and Wednesday from
2-4 p.m.
Facility Information
Our facility, located in Dillon Fieldhouse, is over 5000 sq.ft.
The room is equipped with various modalities (ultrasound and
electrical muscle stimulation), a hydrotherapy room, rehabilitation
and cardiovascular equipment. There is a medical/surgical emergency
room located in close proximity to the physician's clinic area.
There are two private exam rooms, a physician's office,
medical library, medical record room, x-ray room, and a
casting/orthotics room. Student observation in the orthopedic
clinic helps facilitate interaction and confidential case
discussion between athletic training students, physical therapy
students, medical students, and sports medicine staff members.
Therapy Approach
An orthopedic manual therapy approach is practiced for spine and
extremity dysfunction. Being involved in an athlete's
rehabilitation in this setting allows one to follow the athlete
from acute injury to return to play status. This site would be
ideal for those students (athletic training or physical therapy)
with a strong interest in orthopedics and sports related injuries
and medical problems.
Staff
Dr. Arthur
Boland, Physician
Dr. Frank Wang,
Physician
Dr. Mark Steiner
'72, Physician
Dr. Lars
Richardson '91, Physician
Brant
Berkstresser, Assistant Director of Athletics - Head Athletic
Trainer
Gary Geissler,
Clinical Director of Rehabilitation
Craig
Fafara Athletic Trainer
TK
Kennedy Athletic Trainer
John
King Athletic Trainer
Chad
Krawiec Athletic Trainer
Yumi
Kuscher Athletic Trainer
Diana
Priestman Athletic Traner
Tim
Smith Athletic Trainer
Matt
Whalen Athletic Trainer
Randy
Widtfeldt Athletic Trainer
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