When necessary, our athletic trainers work closely with our school doctor, Dr. Ruth G. Benet, who spends three mornings each week on campus. Dr. Benet also oversees imaging and physical therapy referrals.

Concussions are one of the most complex and complicated injuries sustained by student-athletes. At Pomfret we treat concussions very seriously. When a concussion is suspected, our athletic trainers immediately perform a Standardized Assessment of Concussion (SAC). The test only takes five minutes, but it is highly sensitive when administered directly following a blow to the brain. Following the sporting event, the athletic trainer may opt for a more complex assessment, known as neurocognitive testing, to determine the nature and severity of the concussion. Once a student-athlete is determined to have sustained a concussion, he or she can no longer participate in sport-related activities until he or she is cleared for play. Working together, the trainer, school doctor, and health center develop and implement a comprehensive treatment plan with the ultimate goal of returning the injured player to active participation when it is medically safe to do so.