Welcome to a new season of athletics at Bel Air High School! ATI Physical Therapy is excited to continue to be the provider of Athletic Training services for the Bobcats. ATI is proud to have BAHS as a part of our family of over 150 sports medicine affiliates that we support nationwide. I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself and my role. My name is Elizabeth Swank, DAT, LAT, ATC and I am the athletic trainer. I am looking forward to a wonderful year supporting the Bel Air Bobcats.
A Little Bit About Myself
I have been the athletic trainer at BAHS for the past 7 years and I have been certified as an athletic trainer for over 12 years. I graduated from King’s College in Wilkes-Barre PA with a Bachelors in Athletic Training in 2008. In 2010, I completed my Masters in Athletic Training from the A.T. Still University, Arizona School of Health Sciences in Mesa, AZ. I have worked in multiple levels of athletics, including NJCAA, NCAA Division II, NCAA Division I, and Secondary Schools. While in Maryland, I have worked for Harford Community College, the Women’s Basketball team at Loyola University Maryland, and Northwood High School in Silver Spring. In 2018, I was blessed to finish my Doctorate in Athletic Training from ATSU-ASHS.
What is an Athletic Trainer?
An athletic trainer is a highly trained, multi-skilled healthcare professional that works under the supervision of a physician that provides care to athletes in multiple types of settings. The type of care that an athletic trainer can provide include, primary care, injury and illness prevention, wellness promotion and education, emergency care, examination and clinical diagnosis, therapeutic intervention and rehabilitation of injuries and medical conditions. Athletic training is recognized by the AMA, HRSA, and HHS as an allied health profession.
My Role at BAHS
While at BAHS, I work closely with the school nurses, AD, coaches, parents, and student-athletes to provide the best healthcare possible for the student-athletes at BAHS. I am available after school to evaluate injuries and provide coverage for practices and games. I also act as a liaison between coaches, parents, student-athletes and physicians, specialists, and physical therapists.
Team Doctor Information
ATI has partnered with University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health to provide your students athlete with top quality medical care. Dr. Todd Tredinnick of Towson Orthopedic Associates is the team physician for Bel Air High School. I will be happy to coordinate any and all visits or you may call their office below.
Physician Office Address: 201 Plumtree Road, Suite 301, Bel Air, MD 21015
Physician Office Phone #: 410-569-3326
Athletic Trainer Contact Information
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have questions or concerns. My cell phone is the best way to get in touch with me. If you cannot reach me on my cell phone, please email me. Below is my contact information as well as contact information for the Bel Air and Forest Hill ATI Physical Therapy Clinics.
ATI Physical Therapy Bel Air Clinic: 410-515-0006
E-mail:
[email protected] ATI Physical Therapy Forest Hill Clinic: 410-420-3619
I look forward to meeting you and your student-athletes over the next year!
Thank you,
Elizabeth Swank DAT, LAT, ATC
ATI Physical Therapy