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The TRIA sports medicine team is proud to partner with PACT Charter School to provide athletic training services for all student-athletes.

Athletic trainers are multiskilled health care professionals who specialize in evaluating, diagnosing and caring for injuries, illnesses and other medical conditions that affect athletes. They’re highly educated in emergency care for a range of conditions, including heat illness, traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), spinal cord injuries and cardiac arrest.

Learn more about TRIA's athletic training services.

The TRIA Athletic Trainer (AT) is responsible for on-site medical care for student-athletes. They’ll be at the school during most after-school sports practices and on-site during home games (when contracted by the school). Having the support of an Athletic Trainer (AT) at school activities promotes safety and reduces the risk of sports injuries.

• Emergency preparedness and care
• Evaluating and diagnosing
• Managing injuries and medical conditions
• Determining return-to-play status or restrictions

We’re here to help with orthopedic injuries, concussions and medical emergencies that happen during practices or games. To provide the best possible care, the Athletic Trainer (AT) will work with your child’s full medical team.

If your child needs additional care, the Athletic Trainer (AT) will refer you to the appropriate provider. Depending on the athlete’s needs, we may refer you to TRIA for orthopedics, sports medicine, physical therapy or other specialty care.

To provide the best-possible care, the student-athlete must:

• Have a pre-participation physical exam

• Complete and return all required medical forms

• Report all injuries and illnesses to Athletic Trainer in a timely manner

• Follow treatment recommendations and referral guideline

If a student-athlete sees a doctor or is treated by an outside medical provider for an injury or illness, they must give the school’s Athletic Trainer (AT) a written doctor’s note before they can return to practice or games. This follows the Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) rules (PDF), protects the student and supports continuity of care.

Student-athletes must have a pre-participation physical exam (PPE) before starting the sport season. During an exam, your medical provider will check for conditions that could increase the student’s risk of a sports injury.

Per the MSHSL, the PPE form must be completed and returned to the school prior to physical activity. This form is valid for three years. Physicals can be turned into the office or uploaded with your online sports registration.

Download the MSHSL PPE form (PDF)

TRIA offers no-cost high school pre-participation physicals every summer before the start of the fall sports season. Call 952-993-9451 or email sportsmedicine@tria.com for more information.

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