Skippy
Mattson,
P.T., A.T.C.
Physical Therapist and Certified Athletic Trainer
Sports Medicine
skippy.mattson@choa.org
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Education and Training
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Bachelor of Science, Health and Physical Education:
Pennsylvania State University,
1975.
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Masters Equivalency, Physical Education:
Pennsylvania State University,
1976.
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Bachelor of Science, Physical Therapy:
Georgia State University,
1987.
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Interests
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Shoulder and upper extremity injuries
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Extreme sports athletes
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Swimming
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Track and field
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Gymnastics
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Societies
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United States swimming Sports Medicine Network, member of High Performance team
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American Swim Coaches Association
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Co-chair Sports Medicine Committee Georgia Swimming LSC.
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American College of Sports Medicine
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Southeastern Chapter of American College of Sports Medicine
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Certification
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Certified Athletic Trainer,
National Athletic Trainers Association
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Roles and Responsibilities
- Provide rehabilitation for sports-related injuries and help young athletes return to play.
- Assist swim clubs with the development of their preventative and dryland training programs.
- Assist in providing athletic training coverage for local high schools and sports clubs.
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Career Highlights
- United States Swimming
- Member, Sports Medicine Society
- Medical Coverage Olympic Swimming Trials 2012
- 200 Medley Relay American Record
- Assistant trainer for the World Championships, 2005
- Assistant trainer the World Championships in Moscow, 2003
- Athletic trainer for the U.S. National Teams
- Assistant trainer for the World Championships, 1994
- Head trainer for the Pan Pacific Championships, 1995
- Head trainer for the 1996 Olympic Team
- Head trainer for the World Championships, 1998
- Gold Metal Award
- High Performance Award
- United States Olympic Sports Medicine Society
- Volunteer athletic trainer for the U.S. Olympic Festival, 1994
- Medical team at the World University Games, 1995
- Medical team USOC Medical Staff at the 1996 Olympic Games
- United States Swimming Masters All American, 1984-1991, 2004
- U.S. record holders, 1000M, 10,000M and One-hour swims
- National Top Ten, 1984-present
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