Courtney's Corner presented by Select Physical Therapy is a one-stop-shop for fans, trainers, aspiring trainers, coaches and the casual visitor to find weekly tips, videos and information covering nutrition, fitness, muscle management and injury prevention and care from Courtney Watson, the Athletic Trainer of the WNBA's premier team, the Los Angeles Sparks.

Weekly Tip

R.I.C.E

The R.I.C.E principle is an excellent tool to remember when caring for athletic injuries.
Rest
Ice
Compression
Elevation

Use this method for up to 72 hrs following an injury.



Training Clinics

Saturday Athletic Training Clinic

Select Physical Therapy and the Los Angeles Sparks have partnered to bring the Los Angeles area convenient and high quality sports medicine care for local high school youth. Select Physical Therapy and the Sparks will hold Saturday morning clinics where physical therapists and athletic trainers will be on-hand to provide athletic injury screening. The clinics are open to all high school athletes.

CLICK HERE for more information

Stay tuned for exciting Athletic Training Clinics and Camps sponsored by Courtney's Corner and the LA Sparks.

For more information about clinics or to have a Sparks Trainer visit your school, please email askthetrainer@la-sparks.com

Workout Plans

Work-Out Plan #4

Video

This month's video features Sparks Head Athletic Trainer Courtney Watson showing us the R.I.C.E. method that stands for Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation. Watch the video to find out more!

Ask Courtney

If you have a question or comment for Sparks Head Athletic Trainer Courtney Watson, fill out the form below. Any issues or concerns regarding nutrition or muscle management? Ask them here. Ever wondered what it takes to be an Athletic Trainer? Courtney will work to answer as many questions as she can and will post them here on Courtney's Corner.

Name:
First
Last
Email:
Phone:
--
Birthday:
/ /
Would you like to sign up for the Sparks e-newsletter?
Yes
No
Question:

Interns

Are you interested in pursuing a career in Sports Medicine? Do you have what it takes to become a new member of the 2012 Courtney's Corner Sports Medicine professional Internship? We are now accepting applications for this upcoming season.

Courtney's Corner facilitates the professional development of aspiring athletic trainers, massage therapists, strength & conditioning, and nutritionists while providing training services to youth athletic teams in Los Angeles County and of course the premiere Los Angeles Sparks.

Requirements:

Open to High School Seniors
College Students/Post Graduate
GPA (high school students, college students) 3.2 or greater
Sports Med classes-Basic Athletic Training courses
First Aid/CPR/AED certified
Bi monthly educational seminars
5 hrs/week volunteer work at a local high school/sporting event

CLICK HERE to download application.
Application Deadline: April 6, 2012

$20 application fee, includes 1 Game ticket to Season Opener at STAPLES Center and membership to LA Sparks e-newsletter Beyond The Arc.

Tickets