Chapter 2 | Designing an Athletic Training Facility

Size: minimum

Min of 300 square feet. Min for school/college should be 1000-1200 square feet

Location

depends on type, close as possible to mens/womens locker rooms, cose to outside doors, on ground floor

Ergonomics

scientific study of human work

Ergonomics: Tables

taping tables with varying heights (32-40 inches), ideally adjustable

Ergonomics: Shelves and Cupboards

easy to reach

Ergonomics: Carts and Dollies

rolling carts, dollies, and laundry bins so equipment can be moved easily

Egonomics: Flooring

A harder surface = more difficult to stand for long periods of time.

friction of floor to prevent slipping

Electrical System

3 pronged hospital grade plus and electrical outlets (green dot)

electrical outlets every 4 feet and at least 3 ft from the floor

pull cords to stop treatment

single circuit to prevent overload

Hydrotherapy Room: Standpipe drain

raised above floor level, prevents splashing

Hydrotherapy Room: Mixing Valve

fixture designed to blend hot and cold water, to eliminate need for separate controls

Hydrotherapy Room: Foot-pedal activator

for handwashing stations

Ventilation Systems:

Temp/Humidity control: max 0.75 ft/sec draft factor, 8-10 changes of air/hour, 40-50% humidity

Special Service Area: Office

program records, patient medical files, budget information, correspondence, insurance information, product information, educational materials.

clear window, extra telephone

Special Service Area: Taping and Bandaging Area

usually the most busy pre-practice; adequate number of taping stations (min height of 36 in)

Special Service Area: Hydrotherapy Area

Physically separated and glass enclosure

Special Service Area: General Treatment Area

largest space, 30 in between tables

Special Service Area: Rehabilitation Area

lots of space, best floor is carpet,

Special Service Area: Storage

80-100 square feet, commonly overlooked, close to taping and bandaging area, cool and dry at all times

Special Service Area: Private Examination Room

not need to be large, should be comfortable

Additional Areas: Pharmacy Area

for storing/administering medications. All medications should be kept under lock and key

only team physician or pharmacist should have access to storage cabinet with meds