Sports Medicine

Advancing patient care through exceptional athletic training practices.

Medical Partners

The Steadman Clinic and the Steadman Philippon Research Institute are the official medical partners of Ski & Snowboard Club Vail. With full-time co-medical directors and an on-site certified athletic trainer, our athletes can receive injury assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation on short notice—both at the SSCV Clubhouse and at the nation’s leading orthopedic clinic, right here in Vail.

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Mission Statement

The Steadman Clinic and the Steadman Philippon Research Institute

The Steadman Clinic’s Community Sports Medicine Program and multidisciplinary care team are committed to providing exceptional, patient-centered care to athletes and our communities.

The athletic training sports medicine program provides athletes with the highest level of medical care, including injury prevention, injury management, sports medicine education, injury treatment, and injury rehabilitation. Our top priority is the safety, well-being, and health of athletes. Our program promotes a safe environment and encourages lifelong wellness through athletics.

What Is a Certified Athletic Trainer?

A Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) is a licensed healthcare professional specializing in the prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of injuries related to physical activity and sport. Athletic trainers work collaboratively with physicians and other healthcare providers to support safe participation and optimal recovery.

Credentialed through the Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer (BOC), certified athletic trainers have completed an accredited professional education program and extensive clinical training. Most hold a master’s degree in athletic training and complete ongoing continuing education to provide evidence-based care.

Athletic trainers are uniquely qualified to:

  • Prevent and reduce the risk of injury
  • Perform clinical evaluations and develop treatment plans
  • Provide immediate and emergency care
  • Design and implement rehabilitation programs
  • Guide safe return-to-sport decisions

By combining clinical expertise with a deep understanding of sport demands, athletic trainers help athletes stay healthy, perform at their highest level, and return safely to activity.

Services Provided

Emergency Action and On-Mountain Medical Coverage

Implementation of established emergency-action protocols and coordinated response with ski patrol and local medical services.

On-Site Injury Evaluation and Management

Timely assessment of acute and overuse injuries, with coordinated referral to physicians when appropriate.

Concussion Evaluation, Treatment, and Return-to-Play Management

Evidence-based concussion care, including symptom monitoring, neurocognitive testing, return-to-learn guidance, and graduated return-to-sport progression in accordance with state requirements and established best-practice guidelines.

Injury Prevention Programming

Collaboration with each discipline’s strength and conditioning coaches to implement targeted exercises and sport-specific warm-up strategies designed to reduce injury risk and support long-term athlete development.

Post-Operative Rehabilitation and Maintenance Programs

Individualized rehabilitation plans developed in collaboration with physicians, along with ongoing performance-maintenance programming designed to reduce the risk of reinjury.

Structured Return-to-Snow and Return-to-Gate Progressions

Individualized progressions coordinated with coaching staff to safely and systematically reintegrate athletes into on-snow training.

Performance Support and Load Management

Collaboration with coaching staff to support balanced training, effective recovery strategies, and long-term athlete development.

Sports Medicine Education for Athletes and Families

Ongoing education covering injury recognition, recovery expectations, safe training habits, and overall wellness.

Sports Medicine Appointments

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