Under the direction of physicians, our Licensed Athletic Trainers (LATs) specialize in the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries and illnesses, offering ongoing coverage for team practices and home sporting events at La Farge, Kickapoo, Westby, and Viroqua School Districts.
VMH’s expert athletic training team helps committed competitors and athletes recognize and recover from sports-related injuries through the prevention, assessment and intervention of emergency, acute and chronic medical conditions.
Matt Durrstein, LAT
Education: Bachelor of Science from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Professional Areas of Interest: Orthopedics, emergency care, concussion care, and health/wellness
Personal Interests: Strength training, running, mountain biking, reading
Fean Wagner, MS, LAT
Education: University of Northern Iowa (BA Athletic Training), University of Wisconsin La Crosse (MS Sports Administration)
Additional Certifications or Training: Functional Movement Screening (FMS I & II), Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA I)
Professional Areas of Interest: Functional movement and performance enhancement
Personal Interests: Outdoor activities
Nicole Robinson, LAT
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Athletic Training from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
Additional Certifications or Training: Advanced coursework in ergonomics
Professional Areas of Interest: Concussion management & care and ergonomics
Personal Interests: I enjoy spending time with my family and being outside
Maisie Boehm, LAT
Education: Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training from UW-Oshkosh
Professional Areas of Interest: Health and wellness
Personal Interests: Traveling, yoga, taking care of animals
A concussion is a brain injury caused by a direct or indirect blow to the head or body that usually causes immediate but temporary impairment of brain function. In some instances, symptoms of head injury may not appear for several hours after trauma. A person does NOT have to lose consciousness to have a concussion, which is why all head injuries should be taken seriously and dealt with promptly appropriately.
Concussion signs and symptoms
Injured athletes can exhibit many or just a few of the signs and/or symptoms of concussion. However, if players exhibit even just one, the responsibility is simple: remove them from participation. “When in doubt, sit them out!”
For additional information about concussions, visit the CDC website: https://www.cdc.gov/heads-up/media/pdfs/highschoolsports/parents_fact_sheet-a.pdf
WIAA Concussion Insurance Information: www.wiaawi.org/health/concussions/concussion-insurance
