Athletic

Training


Under the direction of physicians, our Licensed Athletic Trainers (LATs)  specialize in the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries and illnesses, offering ongoing coverage for team practices and home sporting events at La Farge, Kickapoo, Westby, and Viroqua School Districts.

VMH’s expert athletic training team helps committed competitors and athletes recognize and recover from sports-related injuries through the prevention, assessment and intervention of emergency, acute and chronic medical conditions.

Our services and programs

  • Outreach athletic training for local area high schools
  • Concussion care and symptom management
  • Sports Performance CAMP
  • Office Ergonomics
  • Skin Fold Testing

Meet our Athletic Training Staff

Matt Durrstein, LAT

Education: Bachelor of Science from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point

Professional Areas of Interest: Orthopedics, emergency care, concussion care, and health/wellness

Personal Interests: Strength training, running, mountain biking, reading

Nicole Robinson, LAT

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Athletic Training from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

Additional Certifications or Training:  Advanced coursework in ergonomics 

Professional Areas of Interest:  Concussion management & care and ergonomics 

Personal Interests:  I enjoy spending time with my family and being outside 

Fean Wagner, MS, LAT

Education: University of Northern Iowa (BA Athletic Training), University of Wisconsin La Crosse (MS Sports Administration)

Additional Certifications or Training: Functional Movement Screening (FMS I & II), Selective Functional Movement Assessment   (SFMA I)

Professional Areas of Interest:  Functional movement and performance enhancement  

Personal Interests:  Outdoor activities 

A concussion is a brain injury caused by a direct or indirect blow to the head or body that usually causes immediate but temporary impairment of brain function. In some instances, symptoms of head injury may not appear for several hours after trauma. A person does NOT have to lose consciousness to have a concussion, which is why all head injuries should be taken seriously and dealt with promptly appropriately.

Concussion signs and symptoms

  • Headache
  • Nausea
  • Dizzy or unsteady
  • Sensitivity to light or noise
  • Feeling mentally foggy
  • Dazed or stunned appearance
  • Change in level of consciousness or awareness
  • Confusion about assignment
  • Forgets plays
  • Unsure of score, game, opponent, etc.
  • Clumsy
  • Answers more slowly than usual
  • Behavioral changes
  • Loss of consciousness
  • Asks repetitive questions
  • Displays memory concerns

Injured athletes can exhibit many or just a few of the signs and/or symptoms of concussion. However, if players exhibit even just one, the responsibility is simple: remove them from participation. “When in doubt, sit them out!”

For additional information about concussions, visit the CDC website: https://www.cdc.gov/headsup/youthsports/parents.html

WIAA Concussion Insurance Information: www.wiaawi.org/health/concussions/concussion-insurance

 

 

Consent to be treated by an Athletic Trainer

Student Athlete Health History

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