Athletics
Sports Medicine
Sports Medicine at MSJ
The mission of MSJ Sports Medicine is to care for the health and safety of our athletes through wellness education, advocacy, and hands-on intervention.
The 5 domains of athletic training include: injury/illness prevention and wellness promotion; examination, assessment and diagnosis of injury/illness; immediate and emergency care; therapeutic intervention; healthcare administration and professional responsibility.
The athletic trainer's responsibilities include:
The 5 domains of athletic training include: injury/illness prevention and wellness promotion; examination, assessment and diagnosis of injury/illness; immediate and emergency care; therapeutic intervention; healthcare administration and professional responsibility.
The athletic trainer's responsibilities include:
- Practice/game coverage
- Injury evaluation, assessment, and referral if warranted
- Rehabilitation services
- Recovery
- Wound care
- Emergency response
- Injury prevention and general wellness education
- Emergency action planning
- Tracking of environmental conditions, safety, etc.
- Preceptor/clinical supervisor to Towson U Athletic Training students
Hours
Office Hours: 12:00-2:00 p.m. or by appointment
Treatment/Rehab: 2:30-3:30 p.m. or by appointment
Treatment/Rehab: 2:30-3:30 p.m. or by appointment
Resources
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HealthyRoster
- For an invitation to HealthyRoster, fill out this form to receive an invitation code. Please allow up 24-48 hrs for a response. Thanks!
- Once you set up the Athlete profile, please fill out all forms found under “Documents." This will include:
- Acknowledgement and Assumption Risk - Read completely and parent/athlete both initial/sign in all relevant fields
- Emergency Contact and Travel Permission - Fill out all fields completely (including insurance info) and sign with your finger or a stylus in the gray box
- Pre-participation physicals with physician signatures should be filled out by hand on this form and scanned in using the icon in the top right corner/your phone’s camera
- Acknowledgement and Assumption Risk - Read completely and parent/athlete both initial/sign in all relevant fields
- Struggling to upload forms electronically? Video Tutorial
- For an invitation to HealthyRoster, fill out this form to receive an invitation code. Please allow up 24-48 hrs for a response. Thanks!
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Impact (Baseline concussion testing required for all Freshmen, Juniors, or Soph/Senior transfers)
ImPACT testing will be completed at home. The baseline test is required for all Freshmen, Juniors, and any transfer students new to The Mount. It must be completed before a student may try-out for a sports team. You must use a computer, not an iPad or mobile device. It is recommended by ImPACT that you use Google Chrome to access the test and allow pop-up windows for the duration of the test. Complete the test in a distraction free environment.- Go to www.impacttestonline.com/testing
- Enter the school code: D4E1E2E695 => Click on Validate
- Mount Saint Joseph High School will appear. Click on Launch baseline test.
- Click next to take the test in English
- Read the directions and click next
- Enter all information the test asks for. When the prompt asks, click on enter additional demographics.
- Please take you time and read the directions prior to each section.
- At the end of the test, click submit.
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Field Maps and Emergency Action Considerations
MSJ Policies and Procedures -
MSJ Sports Medicine Social Media
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Heat Illness and Emergency Cardiac Conditions
American Heart Association
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Overuse Injuries
Referrals
For athletic injuries, we typically recommend seeing a sports medicine or orthopedic specialist. If you need help booking an appointment, please don’t hesitate to reach out to dyoung@msjnet.edu.
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Orthopedic Care
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Psych/Sport Psych
- Sport: Dr. Ashley Zapata
- Adolescent: Anne Loovis
- Baltimore Men's Counseling
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Physical Therapy
There are many physical therapy clinics and companies, but for most you must have a prescription for insurance coverage when you call to schedule. A few recommendations if you don’t already have a relationship with a PT include:- Catonsville, Ellicott City, Baltimore: MedStar Physical Therapy (410) 737-8418
- Elkridge: FX Physical Therapy (443) 441-0678
- Columbia, Eldersburg, Bel Air, Baltimore: TrueSport Physical Therapy (410) 989-3833
- Towson, Rosedale, Cockeysville, Bel Air: Towson Sports Medicine (410) 337-8847
- Annapolis, Bethesda, Germantown: Rehab2Perform
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Physical Exam
Please bring our Physical Form with you to your physical exam. For continuity of care, we always recommend scheduling with your primary care provider or pediatrician. If you’re looking for an exam but don’t have a pre-existing relationship with a physician; or would just like to get a physical and pay out of pocket, please consider:
Meet the Athletic Trainers
Damon graduated from Towson University in 2022. His clinical rotations in undergrad included Towson University track & field, Towson University football, Towson University men’s basketball, MSJ, and Loyola University men's lacrosse. Before coming to MSJ, he completed an internship with the Buffalo Bills. He is primarily responsible for collision sports (i.e. football, ice hockey, rugby).
Amir earned an M.S. degree in Exercise Science from the University of Connecticut in 2024 and a B.S. in Athletic Training from Towson University in 2022. During his undergraduate experience, Amir worked with Towson University football, women's basketball, and women's soccer. He also had clinical rotations at Towson High School and MSJ. His graduate research included heat illness, public health, and preventing sudden death in sports. Prior to MSJ, Amir was the Head Athletic Trainer at Windham High School in Willimantic, Connecticut.
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Mount Saint Joseph High School
Mount Saint Joseph is a Catholic, college preparatory school for young men sponsored by the Xaverian Brothers.
