When you think of UPMC Sports Medicine, your mind may immediately jump to the organization’s partnerships with the Pittsburgh Steelers, University of Pittsburgh Panthers, or Pittsburgh Penguins. UPMC has long been the provider of choice for many high-level athletes, bringing world-class care to world-class players.
But UPMC Sports Medicine’s athletic trainers aren’t just for professional teams — they also support student-athletes in schools and communities with expert care and guidance. Jessica Falvo and Erin Terry work with students, coaches, and parents to bring world-class expertise to local athletes, helping them to stay safe, recover, and thrive both on and off the field.
UPMC employs more than 200 athletic trainers, utilized by schools and sports organizations across the state of Pennsylvania. Kathleen Nachazel, athletic training director, UPMC, explained, “Our athletic trainers are on-site daily, delivering comprehensive injury evaluation and treatment for varsity and junior varsity student-athletes at the high school level, as well as a significant number of collegiate, club sport, and youth sport athletes and organizations such as the Pittsburgh Ballet Theater and the Youngstown Phantoms. This commitment ensures that student-athletes receive the same world-class care as the pros, underscoring UPMC’s dedication to all levels of competition.”
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