Welcome to the University of Pennsylvania's Athletic Training Department!

Mission Statement
The mission of the University of Pennsylvania Athletic Medicine Department is to deliver progressive, comprehensive, patient-centered healthcare that prioritizes the health, safety, and overall well-being of our student-athletes above all else.

We are committed to upholding the highest ethical and professional standards, practicing with integrity, compassion, and accountability. Through evidence-based care, continuous learning, and collaborative relationships with campus and medical partners, we strive to support each student-athlete's performance, recovery, and long-term wellness. 

Our department remains dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment, ensuring equitable and non-discriminatory care, and advancing the University of Pennsylvania's longstanding commitment to excellence in medical care and student-athlete support. 
 
Core Values
Integrity, Ethical Practice & Professional Accountability – We uphold honesty, confidentiality, and the highest professional standards in every clinical and administrative decision. We take responsibility for our actions, maintain our credentials, and model professionalism while delivering safe, ethical, and transparent care.

Compassionate, Empathetic Care & Patient Advocacy – We prioritize the well-being, dignity, and experiences of those we serve by approaching every interaction with compassion and empathy. We actively advocate for student-athletes—protecting their welfare, speaking up when risks arise, and ensuring they receive appropriate resources and support. 

Patient-Centered, Evidence-Informed Practice – We deliver care grounded in current research, clinical expertise, and the individual needs, values, and goals of our patients. Our decisions reflect both scientific best practices and a deep commitment to personalized, high-quality healthcare. 

Collaborative Communication & Team-Based Care – We engage openly and effectively with physicians, coaches, staff, parents, and interdisciplinary healthcare partners. By fostering trust and teamwork, we create a unified environment that supports optimal health, performance, and student-athlete success. 

Specific Functions of the Athletic Medicine Staff – Scope of Practice
The primary responsibility of the University of Pennsylvania Athletic Medicine Staff is to protect the health, safety, and overall well-being of our student-athletes, providing comprehensive healthcare in accordance with the five domains of athletic training, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania practice standards, and the direction of our team physicians. Athletic trainers deliver services related to the prevention, evaluation, management, treatment, and rehabilitation of injuries and illnesses that occur during participation in University of Pennsylvania–sanctioned practices, conditioning sessions, and competitions. 

All athletic training services are provided under physician supervision consistent with Pennsylvania law (49 Pa. Code §18.509) and the Athletic Training Practice Act. The extent and depth of athletic training services rendered, as determined by the team physicians, medical advisors, attending physicians, or athletic trainers are as follows: 

1. Domain I: Risk Reduction, Wellness & Health Literacy – Implement injury-prevention strategies, movement screenings, protective taping/bracing, and health education to promote safe participation and reduce injury risk.  
2. Domain II: Assessment, Evaluation & Diagnosis – Perform on-field and clinical evaluations, including musculoskeletal, functional, and neurological assessments, to determine injury severity and guide care or physician referral. 
3. Domain III: Critical Incident Management – Perform on-field and clinical evaluations, including musculoskeletal, functional, and neurological assessments, to determine injury severity and guide care or physician referral. 
4. Domain IV: Therapeutic Intervention – Design and administer individualized treatment and rehabilitation programs using therapeutic exercise, reconditioning, and approved modalities (heat, cold, light, water, electricity, sound, manual therapy, mechanical devices). 
5. Domain V: Healthcare Administration & Professional Responsibility – Maintain compliance with PA licensure and NCAA/Ivy League standards through accurate documentation, timely physician referrals, care coordination, facility/equipment management, and ongoing professional development. 
6. Timely Referral & Physician Collaboration – Athletic trainers provide care under physician supervision, ensuring prompt referral for any condition requiring medical evaluation and supporting a coordinated, evidence-based return-to-play process for all student-athletes.   

Athletic Training Facilities & Equipment
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The Athletic Training Department houses three state-of-the-art Athletic Training Rooms. 

The Donald E. Frey Athletic Training Room at Weiss Pavilion is a 5,000-square-foot Athletic Training Room located in historic Franklin Field. This room services Football, Men's and Women's Lacrosse, and Men's and Women's Cross Country and Track and Field. This room also serves as the "hub" of Athletic Training and is open for morning open hours as well as afternoon practice and game prep.

The Meuser Family Athletic Training Room is a 3,000-square-foot Athletic Training Room located in the Tse Sports Center. This room services Men's and Women's Basketball, Wrestling, Gymnastics, Men's and Women's Fencing, Men's and Women's Squash, Softball, Men's and Women's Golf and all 3 rowing programs. This room is open for morning open hours as well as afternoon practice and game prep.

A 2,500-square-foot Athletic Training Room is located in the Hollenback Building that services Men's and Women's Soccer, Baseball, Field Hockey, and Sprint Football. This room is open for afternoon practice and game prep.
 
Penn Athletic Training is Equipped with the following equipment and tools:

• Boost Anti-Gravity Treadmill 
• CryoBuilt Cryo Chamber 
• Cold and Hot Tub Whirlpools 
• Therapeutic modalities for pain management, tissue healing and swelling reduction that include:Game Ready Cryotherapy Machines 
  • Kelvi Cooling, Heating and Contrast Therapy 
  • Hivamat Deep Oscillation Therapy Machines for Lymphatic Drainage 
  • Laser Therapy Machines 
  • Skinletics Red Light Therapy Patches 
  • ARP Wave Machines 
  • Electrical Stim Machines 
  • Biowave high frequency neurostimulation 
  • Ultrasound Machines 
  • Shockwave Therapy 
  • Hawk Grip Tools for Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization 
  • Cupping Therapy 
  • Percussive Massage Therapy Tools 

 
Penn Sports Performance Recovery Zone
The Department of Sports Performance is proud to continue offering the Penn Sports Performance Recovery Zone, located in the Weiss Atrium. This dedicated space provides student-athletes with the equipment and resources needed to perform independent recovery work efficiently and effectively. Consistent, high-quality recovery supports greater physical readiness for training and competition, ultimately enhancing overall performance.

The Recovery Zone has also become a shared space for Penn Athletics, bringing together student-athletes from across teams to prioritize recovery while continuing to build community within our department.

Hours of Operation
This space is available for use during weight room open hours and will begin closing 30 minutes prior to the facility's scheduled closing time. We ask that all student-athletes treat the equipment with respect and help keep the area clean and organized so it remains enjoyable and accessible for everyone. As you do in the weight room and athletic training room, please return all items to their designated locations after use.

The following items will be available for use in the new area:

• Normatec dynamic air compression therapy (Arms, Legs, Hips) 
• Hypervolt Massage guns (percussion) 
• Vyper vibrating foam rollers (vibration) 
• Hyperspheres (vibration) 
• Tiger tail rollers (self-soft tissue mobilization) 
• Pso rites (self-soft tissue mobilization) 
• Chirp Wheels (self-soft tissue mobilization) 
• Foam Rollers (self-soft tissue mobilization) 
• Stretching straps (flexibility) 
• Yoga mats 
• Power Plate Vibration Therapy (vibration)  
• CLX Theraband Wall Station (Arm/shoulder care, theraband rehab station) 
• Skinletics Redlight Patches 
• Skinletics Redlight Lounger 

Silverstein Holistic Wellness & Concussion Center
The Silverstein Holistic Wellness & Concussion Center is a first of its kind in the Ivy League. Located above the Frey Athletic Training Room in Franklin Field, the center brings together key areas of Penn's Sports Performance program in a collaborative, integrated space. It houses Penn's Sports Nutrition services and Bod Pod body composition testing, dedicated space for the Women's Health Athletic Trainer to conduct individual and small-group consultations, areas for concussion baseline testing and research, and a conference room designed to foster collaboration across all Sports Performance disciplines.
 
Other Helpful Links
University of Pennsylvania Student Health Service
University of Pennsylvania Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)
Penn Medicine
National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA)
Eastern Athletic Trainers' Association (EATA)
Pennsylvania Athletic Trainers Society (PATS)
NCAA Sports Science Institute (SSI)