The Sports Medicine Department is committed to providing the most up-to-date evidence-based healthcare to keep your son safe, healthy, and performing at the top of his game - all while giving him the tools to excel in athletics and be a better “man for others."
WHAT IS AN ATHLETIC TRAINER?
Athletic trainers (ATs) are highly qualified, multi-skilled health care professionals who render service or treatment, under the direction of or in collaboration with a physician, in accordance with their education, training and the state's statutes, rules and regulations. As a part of the health care team, services provided by athletic trainers include primary care, injury and illness prevention, wellness promotion and education, emergent care, examination and clinical diagnosis, therapeutic intervention, and rehabilitation of injuries and medical conditions.
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PHYSICAL INFORMATION
SPORTS PHYSICALS
An MHSAA pre-participation sports physical (Link below) is required for all students who participate in sports. A physical examination must be completed on or after April 15 of the previous school year to be considered a valid physical for the new school year.
NOTE: University of Detroit Jesuit Athletics Department no longer collects paper copies of this form. Your Physical Form must be completed and uploaded to SportsWare Online, our medical data management system. See step-by-step instructions below.
SportsWare
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SportsWare Online Checklist
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First time user, parent sign-up
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Follow instructions on Sportsware Online Help Tab (above)
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Fill out student-athlete information
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Update information as it changes throughout the school year
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Fill out student-athlete history
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Update yearly
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Under the Forms Section
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Fill out HFHS Sports Neurology Baseline
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High School Students: Fill out CHSL assumption of risk form
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Academy Students: Fill out CYO assumption of risk form
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High School Football ONLY needs to complete an additional Football Assumption of Risk every year
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Upload Physical in PDF format in the forms section
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Watch video under Help section for full instructions
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SportsWare Online Help
The links below will walk you through the simple process of accessing SportsWare Online, our medical data management system.
Joining SportsWare Online for first time
Setting your SportsWare Online password
JOINING SPORTSWARE ONLINE FOR FIRST TIME
INSTRUCTIONS | EXAMPLE |
Go to www.swol123.net |
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Scroll to the middle of the screen and click the Join SportsWare button. | |
Enter your School ID: UDJcubs NOTE: School ID is case sensitive. This ID is required to join the correct school. |
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Enter student-athlete’s first and last name, and email address. Click the Send button. |
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Your request to join SportsWare will then be sent to the U of D Jesuit Athletic Trainer for review. | |
Once your request is accepted you will receive an email with the Subject “SportsWare request accepted”. Open the email and click the www.swol123.net link to continue to SportsWare Online to set your password (instructions below). |
SETTING YOUR PASSWORD
INSTRUCTIONS | EXAMPLE |
Go to www.swol123.net | |
Enter your email address and click the Reset Password button. | |
You will receive and email with the Subject “SportsWareOnLine Password Request”. Open the email and click on the link to reset your password. Enter your email address, new password and click the Save button. |
STAFF
Eric Schwab, MA, AT, ATC
Head Athletic Trainer
eric.schwab@uofdjesuit.org
313-862-5400, ext. 2022
Eric received his Bachelor of Science degree in Athletic Training from Grand Valley State University and completed his Master of Arts degree in, Kinesiology and Sports Studies from East Tennessee State University. He is licensed as an athletic trainer in the State of Michigan and certified nationally through the Board of Certification, Inc. Eric began working at Henry Ford Health System, assigned to U of D Jesuit High School, in 2019. Prior to this assignment, Eric was the head athletic trainer at a high school in South Carolina, an assistant athletic trainer at a division II University and an intern for the Detroit Tigers Organization. At University of Detroit Jesuit High School, Eric is present for all major sports home games, as well as in the athletic training room during non-game days for injury prevention, assessment and care of injuries, and to provide treatment or rehabilitation.
Dr. Michael Workings '77, M.D. F.A.A.F.P.
Team Physician
Dr. Workings is a graduate of U of D Jesuit and attended medical school at the University of Michigan. He completed his postgraduate training in Family Medicine at Henry Ford Hospital. He is an assistant professor of Family Medicine at Case Western Reserve University and teaches physicians through the primary care sports medicine fellowship program at Henry Ford Hospital. Dr. Workings is board-certified and currently serves on the board of directors for the American Board of Family Medicine and Michigan Academy of Family Physicians. Dr. Workings sees patients at Henry Ford Medical Center – Troy and serves as a team physician for the Detroit Tigers, Detroit Lions, and University of Detroit Mercy Titan athletics. Dr. Workings or his sports medicine fellow will be at most home football and hockey games, and works closely with Athletic Trainer, Eric Schwab, in the care of University of Detroit Jesuit athletes.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU'RE HURT
What should I do if I get hurt at an away game or something is bothering me after I get home?
Benefits of being evaluated by University of Detroit Jesuit Athletic Trainer First
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Saves time, by not having to make a trip to the physician's office for minor injuries
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Saves money, no copays at the physician office.
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Injuries can be evaluated and treated at U of D Jesuit (minor sprains, strains, contusions, and more) without having to make a referral to the urgent care or physician's office
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Allows the student-athlete to recover more quickly
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Able to rehabilitate and get back to the field sooner
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In the event a referral is needed, the U of D Jesuit Athletic Trainer has a fast track to get student athletes seen by a sports medicine physician or orthopedic surgeon usually in 24 hours.
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Our Athletic Trainer will make sure your son gets the appropriate care for his injury
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TIPS FROM THE ATHLETIC TRAINER
Your son may periodically come home after practice or a game complaining of aches or pains. This is normal as the level of competition increases throughout his development in the athletic program. If our Athletic Trainer doesn't know about the injury, he cannot treat the injury. Please make sure your son communicates with the Athletic Trainer when he is hurt. We employ an Athletic Trainer who is a trained medical professional to diagnose, treat and rehabilitate injuries.
Here are some basic tips to keep in mind when your son may complain of an ache or pain:
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Ask if he has spoken with the Athletic Trainer.
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Never apply heat to a recent injury (<72 hours old). Always apply compression wraps and elevate the injured body part if possible to aid in reducing swelling and pain.
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Bumps and bruises are normal and should be treated with the MECT method. This stands for Movement (light range of motion in a non-weight bearing position), Elevation (rest the limb even or above the level of the heart), Compression (apply an elastic wrap snugly to reduce swelling), Treatment (see the athletic trainer for rehab exercises to complete).
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It is highly suggested that your son sees the Athletic Trainer before going to the doctor if it is not an emergency.
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Any student who goes to the doctor must have a note completed by that doctor and returned to the Athletic Trainer. This note must contain one or more of the following: states their practice or game status, recommended treatments, or special instructions. Your son will not be cleared to play or practice until a physician’s note is on file.
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The Athletic Trainer has contacts with sports medicine and orthopedic specialists. The Athletic Trainer can expedite the scheduling of appointments (most of the time within 24-hours) to see a sports medicine physician.
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Infections, such as “Staph”, can be prevented. Please keep all wounds clean and covered during activity. Wash practice clothes daily and don’t allow your son to share towels, soap or personal items with others.
If you have questions about the health of your son, please contact the Athletic Trainer
Henry Ford Health System - Sports Medicine Locations
POLICIES
Sports Medicine Rules
- No athletes allowed in athletic training room without supervision of athletic trainer (AT) or coach.
- Report all injuries to AT ASAP.
- If evaluated by outside medical authority bring clearance note to AT. No note=no playing/practicing.
- Be on time for evaluations, treatments and taping. These are not excuses to be late for practice, team meetings or games. Plan accordingly in conjunction with AT.
- AT is final return to play authority.
- Personal belongings must be left in the hallway to avoid crowding the athletic training room.
- AT is not responsible for lost or stolen personal property.
- No loitering. Once your treatment/evaluation is complete leave the athletic training room.
- Food and drink must be kept to a minimum. Clean up after yourself or this right will be revoked.
- Inappropriate language and behavior will not be tolerated. This is cause for dismissal from the athletic training room and discipline according to team/school rules.
- Respect fellow athletes and equipment within the athletic training room. It is considered a medical facility and should be treated as such.
Concussion Return to Play Protocol
At U of D Jesuit High School we follow a return to play protocol developed by the Henry Ford Health System Concussion Clinic. This program consists of medical evaluation by a trained sports medicine professional, physicians clearance to begin activity, and a graduated 5-day activity program monitored by the athletic trainer on-site. In accordance with MHSAA rules and State of Michigan law, this program must be completed and physicians clearance given to return to athletic competition.