Northwestern Health Sciences University doctor writes book for athletes

March 24, 2009 — Jonathan Williams, DC, MEd, EMT-B, DABCI, CCSP, an associate professor at Northwestern Health Sciences University, recently wrote a book with guidelines for athlete injuries and return to play (RTP) recommendations.

The 31-page-book, titled “Emergency Care of the Injured Athlete and Return to Play” contains signs and symptoms, treatments, and RTP recommendations for a range of conditions including bee stings, concussions, and heat-related syndromes.

Dr. Williams is currently teaching the Sports Medicine courses at Northwestern, and directs the Sports Medicine Clinic at St. Agnes Schools in St. Paul, Minn. He also coordinates the chiropractic doctors who cover St. Agnes high school varsity athletic games.

Source: Northwestern Health Sciences University, www.nwhealth.edu/nwtoday/index.html