Sports Medicine

Athletic trainers are available to all Middle and Upper School athletes. Their offices are located between to the two varsity locker rooms in Coles Athletics Center.

Walker prides itself on having two full-time athletic trainers available to all athletes. This provides the opportunity for athletes to have daily access to qualified medical personnel before, during, and after games and practices. The athletic trainers work with the Head Strength and Conditioning Director to create the best injury-preventative workouts and treatments for Walker athletes. Trainers are available daily and all home games have at least one athletic trainer present and available should an injury occur. Appointments for injury rehabilitation are available during school hours as well as after school until all contests are over.

The Walker staff works closely with the team physicians at Peachtree Orthopedics, who all specialize in sports medicine.

Daily Accessibility
The Walker School employs two full-time Certified Athletic Trainers. This provides the opportunity for athletes to have daily access to qualified medical personnel before, during and after games and practices. Having Certified Athletic Trainers on campus every day gives athletes and parents the peace of mind of knowing that a skilled medical professional is available for evaluation, assessment and treatment of any sport-related injury if the need arises.
Event Coverage
A Certified Athletic Trainer is available for virtually every Upper School and Middle School athletic competition held on The Walker School campus. Athletic Trainers are available for pre and post-game treatments, as well as for primary management of injuries that occur during an athletic contest. This service is available for all Walker athletes as well as all visiting teams.
Rehabilitation
Walker Athletic Trainers take pride in their ability to design and implement comprehensive rehabilitation plans for athletes with sport-related injuries. Working in conjunction with physicians and/or physical therapists they provide a unique opportunity for injured athletes to complete rehabilitation programs on campus under the supervision of a professional. The training room is equipped with all of the essential rehabilitation tools, including a whirlpool, ultrasound, Game Ready unit, electrical stimulation unit and hydroculator for moist heat.
Student Trainer Program
The Walker School has a Student Athletic Trainer Program, which is open to all interested students. This program is geared toward students who want to pursue a career in Sports Medicine or any related medical field. It is also ideal for students who want to be involved in athletics but do not participate in a sport during a particular season. Student Trainers are taught basic first aid and taping techniques and assist the Head Athletic Trainer with injury rehabilitation. Students can participate in the program during the fall and spring athletic seasons. A varsity letter is awarded at the end of each season to Student Trainers who successfully participate throughout the entire season.
Physicals
Pre-participation sports physicals are required by The Walker School and the Georgia High School Association. All student-athletes must submit an updated physical form prior to participation in athletic activities, including summer workouts/skills sessions, tryouts, official practices, and games. See below for additional information. Physical forms must be dated May 1, 2024, or later to meet submission requirements for the 2024-25 school year. Physicals must be submitted on this GHSA form. No substitutes will be accepted, and all four pages must be included. All physical forms should be uploaded to your Walker Web account. For instructions click here.
IMPACT TESTING
Impact testing must be completed to play in the first game of the season on a computer by the athlete only in a quiet place. All athlete instructions: Access the website below and enter the school code into the validate box. Once you click validate, enter all the demographic information required. The test will begin after the information is collected. At the end of the test, place the student's email address in the "send scores" section. Upload the confirmation to Walker Web. Website: https://www.impacttestonline.com/testing Walker school code: b0194fb405 Questions: sports.medicine@thewalkerschool.org
EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN
Emergency situations may arise at any time during athletic events. Expedient action must be taken in order to provide the best possible care to the athletes of emergency and /or life threatening conditions. View the Emergency Action Plans HERE.