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Sports Medicine Mission Statement

University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg, in conjunction with UPMC (University of Pittsburgh Medical Center), provides comprehensive care for all of its student athletes. This coverage includes having a Certified Athletic Trainer present at all practices and home events. In addition to the full-time coverage, the partnership with UPMC not only allows Pitt-Greensburg student athletes direct access to the finest in Sports Medicine physicians and Orthopedic surgeons, but also to physical therapy, sports nutritionists, sports performance training, neuropsychologists for concussion care, and access to all other specialists within the hospital system. The UPMC Health System Sports Medicine program is the area's leader in the prevention, care, treatment and rehabilitation of sports injuries.

The team physician(s) is responsible for the delivery of medical care to all Pitt-Greensburg athletes, including subsequent authorization for participation, injury / illness evaluation, referral to medical specialists, and prescription of therapeutic modalities and rehabilitation exercise for return to competition.

**In all instances, the team physician determines the criteria and makes the final decision relative to the injured / ill athlete's return to competition. **