[Your School] [School Address] [School City, State, Zip] HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC TRAINING NOTICE Dear Parent: Your son/daughter, __________________________, has sustained an athletic injury. In order to promote healing, it would be a great assistance if you would make certain that the initial treatment indicated below is followed. In order to continue the care for you son/daughter, please remind him/her to see me tomorrow. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at school at [School Phone] or home [Home Number]. [Your Name] Athletic Trainer As a result of my initial evaluation, it appears that he/she has a/an: Treatment Recommendations ___ Ice Apply 20 minutes; repeat 3-5 times daily. Do not leave on overnight. DO NOT apply any heat or heating balm. ___ Compression Wear elastic wrap or special taping. Loosen if there is a loss of circulation or feeling, a tingling sensation, or increased pain. ___ Elevation Elevate the injured body part as high and as often as possible during the day. While sleeping, place a pillow under the body part to keep it elevated above the heart. ___ Crutches Crutches have been properly fitted and the athlete has been shown how to use them. ___ Physician Visit This injury requires attention from a physician. Diagnosis and results form all physician visits Must be presented in writing and turned in to the Athletic Trainer. ___ Injury Observation It does not appear necessary for your child to see a physician today. However, if the injury appears to worsen or does not show improvement, I would recommend seeing a physician. ___ Follow-up Treatment See the Athletic Trainer tomorrow at the time indicated below ___ Sports Injury Clinic Please bring your child to the free sports injury clinic held on Saturday mornings. The clinic address is: __________________________________________