Donate to Upper Iowa Athletic Training

National Athletic Training Month is held every March and focuses on spreading awareness about the important work of athletic trainers. Upper Iowa is blessed to have five dedicated, full-time athletic trainers in the Peacock Athletics Department.
 
Certified athletic trainers are recognized by the American Medical Association, Health Resources Services Administration and the Department of Health and Human Services as allied health care professionals. UIU's five athletic trainers are all board certified and licensed by the state as healthcare providers. The Upper Iowa athletic trainers serve the near-400 Peacock student-athletes in the areas of prevention, examination, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of emergent, acute or chronic injuries and medical conditions. The Peacock athletic training staff also work closely with the student-athletes on their mental health and well-being. Upper Iowa student-athletes feel comfortable with their respective athletic trainers and share more personal details that can help lead to a better student-athlete experience here in Fayette.

The Peacock athletic training staff is raising funds during the week of March 13-20 (Wednesday to Wednesday) as they look to continue to provide all Peacock student-athletes with the care they deserve. A list of items that would be purchased with any donations and how they would help our student-athletes in their journey toward GLVC Championships and NCAA postseason berths appears below.

What are the needs in Athletic Training at Upper Iowa?

• Firefly - small recovery device that uses electrical stimulation to increase blood flow throughout the body. Very nice for us because its small, portable, and you can wear it anytime. $35/pair
• Lounge Chairs - use for zero gravity relaxation during recovery sessions with other modalities $90-$180
• Shelving/storage options for facilities - Storage and organization within our facilities. Price dependent on options $80-$300
• Sideline/dugout electric heaters - will be used for increased comfort and decreased possibility of injuries during events (different size and power options) $200-$2000
• True Stretch cage(s) - large apparatus to help athletes get a better stretch and increase flexibility $2500-$3500
• Treadmill for PAAC & other cardio equipment for replacement - replacing older equipment and adding to our current inventory. Bikes start at $1500 and treadmills around $2500

 Smaller items:

• Electrical stimulation machines - modality that uses electricity to help the body heal $2500 - $7000
• Venom - modality that uses heat and vibration to help prepare for activity $250
• Normatec - device that uses sequential compression to improve recovery $800 - $1100
• Vibrating foam rolls - device that allows you to massage soft tissue while utilizing vibration to aid in preparation for activity or recovery. $200
• Sponsor our continuing education trips & learning new techniques Registration for such events are $160 - $1000
• Mat table - low table used for stretching and rehab $900 - $3000
• Powerflos or Waterboys - motorized water pumps used for hydration at practices and games $2500
• Pop-up tent - used for shade and a place to get out of the weather during events at our facilities $200-$500
• Misting fans - used for cooling our athletes and staffs at our outdoor facilities $1800
• AED with multiple pads and cabinet for football stadium - put a devoted AED in the stands with adult and pediatric pads for our fans safety $2500

 Larger Items:

• Therm-x or Med4 lite by Game Ready - both are machines that allow for contrast (hot-to-cold) treatments $5000 or $11000
• Alter-G treadmill - antigravity treadmill we can use to get people ambulating early after injury by taking the weight off their legs. $35000 - $90000 dependent on model
• Laser modality unit - different type of modality we could use to add another tool to our toolbox. $10000 - $21000 

 Miscellaneous funds could also go to…

• Interactive (Lighted) rehab devices - lots of options with differing prices
• Membership to mental health site/program
• Branding in facilities
• Sink in the PAAC facility
• New Flooring in Dorman facility
• Therapy pool (Hydroworx or Swimex)
• New whirlpools, a plunge pool, cold tubs
• Secondary insurance

 
Donate to Upper Iowa Athletic Training