Athletic Training

Clinical Athletic Training
Licensed Athletic Trainers (LAT) provide therapy services to patients with “athletic-type”/orthopedic injuries. Ripon Medical Center’s LAT staff provides medical coverage at various events ranging from school athletic competitions to community-based activities such as 3-on-3 basketball tournaments to soccer camp.

Ripon Medical Center’s Licensed Athletic Trainers:

• are onsite for practices, games
• improve case management of injuries
• reduce number of severe injuries
• prevent injuries
• expedite athelete's return to sports after an injury
• organize coaching clinics
• provide taping instructions

Competitive Edge
An 8-week performance enhancement program designed to tailor an athlete's exercise plan to a specific sport and to personal goals. Strength/speed/agility programs are geared for student athletes 7th grade and older. Athletes in any sport may participate. The program is available year-round, but most athletes take advantage of the program in summer or between sports seasons.

Golfer’s Competitive Edge
The Golfer's Competitive Edge is a performance enhancement program for the recreational golfer, as well as for the competitive high school or college athlete. There is an introductory class consisting of four sessions, and the full class consisting of 16 sessions.

We address flexibility and conditioning that is specific to the individual and their golf swing. By achieving the proper range of motion and conditioning, we also address any pain associated with golf. The class utilizes hands-on stretching, video analysis, and a variety of golf training tools to get the results you desire.

Footwear and Running Assessments
Assessment that includes observation of feet in resting and weight-bearing positions, and walking/running, with recommendations on the proper footwear for the athlete’s needs.


For more information and costs, call 920-748-9138.