Sports Medicine
STAFF DIRECTORY
MISSION STATEMENT
The Rivier University Sports Medicine Department provides medical services to the intercollegiate student-athletes of Rivier University while adhering to the University's mission of "transforming hearts and minds to serve the world." The primary services available include the prevention, management, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries. We are committed to using any and all technology and research as it pertains to the most effective treatments possible.
We strive to provide every student-athlete with high-quality sports medicine health care in a professional manner while maintaining the standards set forth by the BOC Standards of Professional Practice and the statutes and regulations of the Division of Professional Licensure in the State of New Hampshire. Our certified athletic trainers are nationally certified under the National Athletic Trainer's Association Board of Certification. Our athletic trainers stay updated with health care administration and procedures.
HOURS OF OPERATION (open during traditional seasons / dependent on game and practice schedule)
Monday - Friday: 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Weekends: 30 minutes before practices and two hours before games
Appointments: Schedule specific times for treatment in the Muldoon Center clinic with an ATC on SWOL
Instructions: Watch this instructional video on how to schedule an appointment on SWOL
VISITING TEAM INFORMATION
A certified athletic trainer (ATC) is available at all home contests against Rivier University two hours prior to the start of game time and 30 minutes after the conclusion of the contest. Men's and women's ice hockey games will have a physician or physician assistant present during all competitions.
Please call or email in advance if your team will be traveling without an ATC with specific instructions and any necessary supplies. We will be happy to assist with pre-game taping, as long as a stocked medical kit is provided; treatment will be limited to heat and ice. If an ATC is traveling with the team, they will be able to use modalities such as hydrocollator packs, ultrasound, and electric stimulation. During home contests, water will be provided in the bench area. Ice, an AED, and a splint kit are available if needed. Crutches will be loaned to injured visiting student-athletes on an as-needed basis.
For all other travel information, click HERE.
HOSPITALS
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Saint Joseph's Hospital
Emergency Phone (603) 882-3000
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Emergency Phone: (603) 577-2000
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Emergency Phone: (781) 744-8100
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Updated 7/29/2024
Medical Clearance
Before participating, all athletes must provide the Sports Medicine Department with several pieces of information, including current address, emergency contact, health insurance, medical alerts, and health history information. All of this information will be entered and stored in our medical records system, SportsWareOnLine (SWOL). All student-athletes must have United States-based health insurance in order to be eligible for competition.
Quick tips:
- Use Chrome for the best web browser results.
- Use the single sign-in option only.
- Use your Rivier email and password for easy sign-in.
Click HERE to get started. Please submit all information before the deadline of August 1.
Printable Checklists:
First-Year Student and Transfer Checklist
Returning Student-Athlete Checklist
- Returners do not need new physicals.
- Any major medical updates should be accompanied by a written letter from your physician, and be updated on your medical history.
Printable Directions & Health Forms:
SWOL Directions
1. Pre-Participation Physical Exam Directions/Form
Your PPE form must be signed by your physician and uploaded to SWOL.
2. Sickle Cell Results/Directions
Your sick cell results from your physician must be uploaded to SWOL. If you do not have a sickle cell trait record, you will have to obtain a referral from your primary care physician to get tested at Quest Diagnostics.
****FAILURE TO COMPLETE ALL OF THE APPROPRIATE FORMS BY 8/1 WILL PRECLUDE YOU FROM PARTICIPATION IN ATHLETICS AT RIVIER UNIVERSITY****
If you have questions, please email Director of Sports Medicine, Rick Rowsell by email at rrowsell@rivier.edu or by fax at (603) 386-6424.
Please familiarize yourself with the policies and procedures below. (READ-ONLY)
