The sports medicine staff is committed to providing quality health care to all student-athletes participating in varsity intercollegiate athletics at Williams. Prevention of athletic injuries is a fundamental goal inherent in our program. Other important aspects of our health care include the evaluation of strength and conditioning programs, protective bracing and taping, and the administration of daily rehabilitation programs. Rehabilitation and re-conditioning following athletic injury or illness may include several phases. Progress through this process is carefully monitored and documented Activities specific to each individual's sport are utilized to increase confidence toward ultimately returning the student-athlete safely and efficiently to athletic participation.
Cardiovascular fitness is emphasized early in all rehabilitative efforts.
Coaches are frequently updated on the progress of student-athletes. Overall team status reports are also discussed with the coaching staff to assist with practice and game preparation. Augmenting the sports medicine staff is the Thompson Health Center, which is available to students 24 hours a day, seven days a week. This team of physicians, nurses and other health care providers offer comprehensive health care to students. Orthopedic clinics are held on Mondays and Thursdays throughout the year.