An inevitable part of sports, though something no athlete wants to experience, is injuries, so it is a good thing that SWHS athletic trainer Sara Robinson helps student-athletes.
Athletes at SWHS dedicate themselves to their sports, but injuries are an inevitable part of the game. Robinson plays a vital role in helping them recover and return to the field as quickly and safely as possible.
Robinson treats one injury more than any other: ankle sprains. Many athletes come to her seeking care for these common injuries, most often inversion ankle sprains, which happen when the ankle rolls inward and sprains the anterior talofibular ligament. Because this ligament stretches with the initial injury, ankle sprains are prone to recurring
The common steps of recovery are rest, ice, and x-rays to ensure the severity of the injury. Checking in with Robinson is an important step to find out the proper way to recover.
“It can happen in any sports and even outside of sports,” athletic trainer Sara Robinson said. “I do happen to see it more in higher contact sports like football, basketball and lacrosse.”
Robinson’s help for SWHS students doesn’t go unnoticed either.
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The athletic training room, where Robinson helps students
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Athletes pictured getting resources and care for injuries in Robinson’s room.
“When I was injured, Sara’s help and confidence in her skills made it so much easier for me to believe I could be back on that field as quickly as possible,” freshman Dominic Luangpraseuth told The Prowl.
This is why Robinson spends time working on injury prevention and rehab for injuries such as ankle sprains. Athletes are constantly at risk, especially with ankle injuries, getting looked at by the trainer is important to prevent the injury from worsening.
“Prevention is a huge part of staying healthy,” Robinson explained. “Preparing for your season so you don’t experience overuse injuries and strengthening any weaknesses you may have.”
Robinson plays a vital role in keeping athletes healthy, supporting their recovery, and helping them stay in the game.
“Sara is super kind, and she really cares about every athlete and is willing to help with anything you need,” freshman Gemma Duhamel said. “She helped me through my rough patch during volleyball season, and she continues to do this for other athletes on my team and other teams,”
