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Have an athletic injury?
Find help on campus
You’ll do more damage if you
don't treat an Injury properly.
By Michael Decyan
University of Oregon students
enjoy a wide range of physical activi
ties to stay healthy and keep invigor
ated. There are numerous classes
that are devoted to specific genres of
physical education, such as martial
arts, running or basketball. Many
people participate in club and intra
mural sports activities and then
there are the weekend warriors that
seek out their own innumerable
forms of thrill and competition.
In order for everyone to perform
at their desired levels, no matter
what your devotion or skill level,
these activities require physical
strength and integrity, as well as
mental fortitude. They also require
that you remain free from acute and
chronic injuries that may hinder
athletic performance and can poten
tially become long-term problems.
Students will benefit by becoming
familiar with and utilizing the peo
ple and services at the Student
Recreation Center and the Universi
ty Health Center who address the
needs of injured students. Being in
formed about the nature of common
athletic injuries, how to mitigate
them, and whom to contact for as
sessment and rehabilitation can en
able you to return to normal activity
sooner. It can also help to prevent
further injury by maintaining prop
er mechanical functioning of the in
jured site.
The most common injuries seen
at the Center are sprained ankles,
knees, back, neck and shoulders. An
acute sprain may lead to immediate
and prolonged disability. By treating
the injury immediately, the athlete
will be able to safely participate in
sports sooner. Often the largest con
cern for the student is ‘when can I
play again?’ You can expedite the
healing process. If you neglect an in
jury, there is a good chance that you
will re-injure the same body part.
Inadequate rehabilitation often
leads to long-term decreased joint
range of motion and strength, and
possibly increased instability. This
will inevitably decrease the active
student’s quality of life.
The Recreation Center facility is
open for brief consultations Mon
day-Friday 9 A.M.--6 p.m.. Appoint
ments can also be made at the
Health Center by calling 346-4401.
Hours at the Health Center are Mon
day-Friday 8am-4pm (except Tues
day 9a.m.-4 p.m.)
Both facilities are staffed with
physical therapists and athletic
trainers.
Comprehensive
Services
• injury assessment
•acute care
• individualized exercise
prescription
• evaluation of training
program
• post surgical rehab
• shoe recommendations
• intermural/club sports
athletic training services.
Fall into the outdoors Before winter takes over:
Shedding ideas for outdoor recreation
If you're looking for something to
do outside this fall, Eugene
offers a variety of choices.
By Miles Hudson
HIKE
Do you think your backpack is
only for books? Think again. Fill it
with water, GORP, and some grub,
and go have a great time out in the
sun hiking. The area around Eugene
offers backpackers and hikers a vari
ety of options that are accessible and
enjoyable. Those looking for a
healthy hike can tackle Spencer’s
Butte, located 4 miles south of cam
pus, off of Willamette street. It takes
the average person about 45 minutes
to get to the top. Once you’re there,
you can enjoy a view7 of the entire val
ley. This is especially rewarding at
sunset or with someone special. An
other option is Mt. Pisgah. In con
trast to the rocky terrain of Spencer’s
Butte, Mt. Pisgah offers a gradual
hike through various terrains. It is
also great for mountain biking. The
top of Mt. Pisgah and back down is
about a 2 mile hike, but there are
many side trails for more variety and
degree of difficulty. There is also a
park at the base that sits along the riv
er for a nap in the grass.
PADDLE
If sitting down is more your style,
kayaking and rafting could be the
way to go. The northwest is known
for its abundance of whitewater, es
pecially in the Eugene area. The
McKenzie River has a range of diffi
culty levels, ranging from class 1 to
class 4. The McKenzie is accessible
by Highway 126 out of Springfield,
but beware, the water is frigid. For an
easier and more relaxing paddle, the
Willamette River has a class 1 to class
2 from Dexter Dam to Valley River
Center. On the way, you may see a
friend on the footbridge walking to
class or to a football game. The Out
door Program offers a variety of dif
ferent river trips that can lead you to
many different adventures.
CLIMB
If you want to be hanging from a
rock or dangling from a rope then
climbing is for you. There are plenty
of climbing opportunities in Eugene
for all levels of climbers. If you want
to start slow, need instructional tips,
or if it is a rainy day, the “crux” is at
401 West 3rd, Eugene. Otherwise,
grab a climbingbuddy and head off to
Skinner’s Butte columns or Smith
Rocks for a strenuous climb and a
hefty workout. Smith Rocks, located
approximately 2 hours east of Eu
gene, is renowned for its majestic
climbs and rewarding day hikes.
This fall term, try to get into the
wilderness as much as possible and
enjoy thatsun. In just a matter of
weeks we will be in Eugene’s version
ofwatersunshine (i.e. rain). While
you are in this gorgeous state, take ad
vantage of what the outdoors can pro
vide foryou. Be safe and make sure
you have the correct instructional
background before you take on any of
these fun and rewarding activities.
But by all means get out there and rel
ish it!!!
For more information on maps,
trips or instruction call:
• Crux Rock Gym: 484-9535
• Euyene Outdoor Program:
682-6323
• Oregon River Sports: 334-0696
• UO Outdoor Program: 346-4365
Fall2001
WELL
NOW
See WetlNow online at:
http://healthed.uoregon.edu
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Hours:
Mon., and Wed.-Fri.: 8am to 6pm
Tuesday: 9am to 6pm,
Saturday & Sunday: 10am to 2pm
Phone:
Appointments: 346-2770
Dental: 3464432
Pharmacy: 3464454
Physical Therapy: 3464401
Insurance: 346-3702
Urgent Care: 346-2770
Peer Health Education: 34&44S6
General: 3464441
On-line:
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