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Injury Prevention & Care

About Injury Prevention and Care
Hours & Location
Educational Handouts
Ask_IPC
Classes
Contact Us

About Injury Prevention and Care

The Injury Prevention and Care (IPC) Program of Campus Recreation serves those who are injured in Campus Recreation programs and facilities. In addition, IPC serves as a valuable resource to those recovering from injuries by providing education and answers to questions and concerns.

The IPC program is staffed by two full-time Certified Athletic Trainers and over 25 student employees who are trained in first aid and injury care.

Services
The following IPC services are offered FREE to all Campus Recreation members:

Evaluation and treatment of injuries
First aid and emergency care
Prevention of athletic injuries
Taping (patrons must provide tape)
Stretching Techniques
Professional referrals

Hours& Location

Hours IPC Hours - Click Here!
Location The IPC offices are located on the first level of the Campus Rec Center, near the treadmill loft, and on the lower level of the East Campus Activities Building.

Educational Handouts The following handouts are provided for general informational purposes and may not apply to specific individuals or specific injuries. They are not intended to replace the medical advice of a a physician. To view the educational handouts, you will need a .pdf reader. Abobe 6.0 or higher is suggested. To download a free .pdf reader visit the Adobe Website at http://www.adobe.com/

Stretching Upper Body Stretches Lower Body Stretches Elbow Injuries Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow) Lateral Epicondylitis (Golfer's Elbow) Knee Injuries ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament) Injury MCL (Medial Collateral Ligament) Injury PCL (Posterior Cruciate Ligament) Injury Ankle and Foot Injuries Inversion (Lateral) Ankle Sprain Eversion (Medial) Ankle Sprain Plantar Fasciitis

Ask-IPC

Ask-IPC is a question and answer service located on the web site. Individuals can ask for information about sports injuries and treatments by submitting their questions via the web site and the IPC staff will answer with a personal response. It is simple to get professional advice! Campus Recreation members are always welcome to visit the IPC centers at the Campus Recreation Center and East Campus Activities Building to talk personally with a staff member.

Classes

Athletic Training Basics Class (Non-credit)

The IPC staff offers a non-credit Athletic Training Basics class each Spring semester. The class covers basic athletic training topics such as the HOPS system; injury evaluation of the ankle, knee, shoulder, head, and neck; taping and stretching techniques; medical emergencies (including diabetic emergencies, asthma attacks, and allergic reactions); and rehabilitation of athletic injuries.

This class is recommended for those interesting in sports, recreation, or coaching; wanting more knowledge and confidence in dealing with injuries; or wishing to become an IPC staff member.

Sections	Dates	Day and Time	Registration Deadline	Location	Cost Student \| Member \| General Public
Section 1	1/24/2012 - 4/3/2012	Tuesdays 7:30pm-9:30pm	1/20/2012	CREC, Suite 230	$25 \| NA \| NA (UNL students only)
Section 2	1/25/2012 - 4/4/2012	Wednesdays 7:30pm-9:30pm	1/20/2012	CREC, Suite 230	$25 \| NA \| NA (UNL students only)

REGISTRATION:

On-line Registrations - Please visit our online shopping website at https://shopcrec.unl.edu.
If you are new to Campus Recreation Online purchasing, you can request an account at the following web site https://shopcrec.unl.edu.
To create a new account, please click "Having Trouble Signing In? Click here for help." and choose the Need an Account option.
Please Note: New account creations take between 24-72 hours to be created before you will be able to use the on-line shopping purchase option. If you have questions about on-line registration, please contact Michelle Stewart at mstewart1@unl.edu.
Walk-in registrations - Will be accepted during Campus Recreation Facility Hours at Member Services. For more information, contact Campus Recreation at: (402) 472-3467.

Contact Us

For further information regarding IPC, please contact either of our Certified Athletic Trainers, Robin Whisman or Brittany Haley at 472-3467.