Fairfield University Athletics

Fairfield University Sports Medicine

The Sports Medicine Department at Fairfield University is a vital part of the student-athlete experience. The sports medicine facility is located in the Walsh Athletic Center, with a staff comprised of five Nationally Certified Athletic Trainers, including three full-time and two graduate assistant trainers.
 

Director of Sports Medicine Mark Ayotte, supervises the day-to-day activities for more than 450 student-athletes in 20 intercollegiate athletic programs. Under his guidance, the sports medicine staff works with student-athletes by providing information and techniques for proper conditioning and nutrition. The staff also supervises and conducts any physical therapy and rehabilitation protocols that a student-athlete may have to follow to safely return to competition.

Additionally, the department has an extensive support staff consisting of a variety of first-rate medical and health professionals. Members of this support staff include: a group of orthopedic physicians, dentists, a plastic surgeon, neurologists, a dermatologist, cardiologists, an ophthalmologist, a sports psychologist, a sports nutritionist and physical therapists. These dedicated individuals provide an invaluable service to Strength and Conditioning injured or ill student-athletes and are readily-available for consultations.

Sports Medicine Staff
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