| PNW SPORTS MEDICINE STAFF |
ASSIGNED SPORTS |
| Brittany Johnson |
Head Athletic Trainer |
john3622@pnw.edu
219-989-3175
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D1/D2 Hockey
Women's Flag Football
M/W XC/T&F |
| Claire Urchell |
Assistant Athletic Trainer |
curchell@pnw.edu
219-989-3175
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Men's Soccer
M/W XC/T&F
Softball |
| Colson Gordon |
Assistant Athletic Trainer |
gordon66@pnw.edu
219-989-3175
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STUNT
M/W Tennis
Women's Soccer
M/W Golf |
| Amie Gresham |
Assistant Athletic Trainer |
agresha@pnw.edu
(219) 989-3175
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M/W Basketball
Baseball
Volleyball |
| Josh James |
Physical Therapy |
JPJames@rushpt.com
219-989-8315
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| Dr. Michael Knesek |
Team Physician |
219-924-3300
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Dr. Jon Edgington
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Team Physician |
219-924-3300 |
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Dr. Sunil Dedhia
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Team Physician |
219-924-3300 |
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Dr. Daniel P. Woods
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Team Physician |
219-924-3300 |
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Mission Statement
The Purdue University Northwest Sports Medicine Department strives to provide the most efficient and effective treatments available to help prevent and manage athletics-related injuries or illnesses. Treatment of injuries and illnesses will be based on sound medical and rehabilitative principles in conjunction with consideration of personal and team goals.
Philosophy
The Purdue University Northwest Sports Medicine Department is committed to providing a dynamic based protocol for recovery that will focus on flexibility, strength, endurance and sport specific based functional activities.
Certified Athletic Trainer
The Licensed/Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) will act in accordance with the Indiana Athletic Trainers Association (IATA) and the BOC Professional Standards of the National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA). Current ATC certification and licensure should be on file with the Head ATC as well as CPR and AED certification.
Services
The following are some of the services provided by the sports medicine team and/or the Purdue University Northwest Athletic Department. The list is not all inclusive but merely an overview of the services provided to Purdue Northwest athletes:
1. Annual physical examination and completion of standard physical form.
2. Practice and home game coverage by certified trainer.
3. Training room services provided by certified athletic trainer to coincide with sport team practice times.
4. Anecdotal records of treatment of injuries and preventative measures.
5. Counsel and education in the prevention of injuries and chronic pain due to athletic participation.
6. Materials and equipment necessary to adequately treat and/or prevent injury.
7. Insurance coverage for medical expenses which may incur as a result of participation in sports. The coverage provided is termed “secondary coverage.” Detailed information on insurance can be found on subsequent pages.
The use of the training room is available to student-athletes. All athletes should follow sign-in procedures for training room usage as designated by the trainer.
The use of the Fitness Center is also available to student-athletes for rehabilitation and conditioning purposes. Athletes should follow procedures set forth for team members by Fitness Center personnel.
Athletic Insurance Information
Purdue University Northwest offers secondary coverage for medical expenses you may incur as a result of participation in the intercollegiate athletic program at Purdue University Northwest. A secondary carrier will consider payment of bills for expenses only after all medical expenses have been submitted to the primary insurance carrier (your insurance or your family’s).
To provide efficient and expedient processing of all medical claims submitted to the University insurance carrier, it is imperative that athletes follow the steps outlined below:
1. All athletes must have on file the form entitled “Other Insurance Questionnaire.” This for must be filled out at the beginning of the school year prior to athletic participation by any athlete. This form is available from Rhonda Lanfear in the Athletic Office.
2. Any injury incurred due to participation in intercollegiate athletics is to be reported immediately to the coach or athletic trainer. No injury is insignificant. Please advise the trainer or coach of chronic symptoms also as they may be indicative of a medical problem requiring attention at a later date. To better service an insurance claim in such a situation, records showing early signs or the onset of the problem are very helpful.
3. If the injury is severe enough to require medical treatment, you must first file the claim with your primary insurance.
4. If you have any outstanding bills after your insurance has acted upon the claim, come to the Athletic Office and see Rhonda Lanfear between 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Mrs. Lanfear will provide you with the proper forms and instructions for filing with Purdue’s insurance carrier. Please retain all paperwork received from your insurance carrier and itemized bills from the doctor as they will be needed for filing with Purdue’s insurance.
Important Forms
About RUSH Physical Therapy
RUSH Physical Therapy is proud to partner with Purdue Northwest Athletics to help care for all Pride student-athletes. RUSH PT staff members are embedded with PNW Sports Medicine to help ensure each PNW student-athlete gets nothing but the best care – to help prevent injuries, but treat them when they happen.
RUSH Physical Therapy knows that injuries are never scheduled, but relief can be. If you're injured, their licensed clinical experts can help – even without a referral. Come directly to RUSH Physical Therapy to start your healing journey or request an appointment
here. With more than 60+ convenient locations, they are proud to serve the northwest Indiana and Chicagoland community and provide each person an exceptional experience in a safe, compassionate environment. Their centers are following extensive CDC safety guidelines and masking protocols to protect you. They also offer virtual tele-rehab services so that you can connect with a clinician through web-based technology that is HIPAA compliant.
