The US track and field team has arrived in London

The US track and field team left Birmingham, England on Thursday, July 26. The athletes and some of the staff went directly to the Olympic village. I am currently living at the University of East London and working every day at the practice track. Although the Olympics has already begun, Athletics (Track and Field) wil begin competition on August 3. I think that I will be moving to the Olympic village by August 5. Since arriving in London, I have been working at the Miles End practice track in East London. My hours are from about 9:30 AM until about 8 PM, and I provide treatments for the athletes at the track. We have brought all kinds of treament modalities in order to handle the needs of the athletes, such as physical therapy equipment, taping supplies, and emergency equipment. Some of the staff is at the practice track each day and some cover the Olympic village. There is always athletic trainters, massage therapists, and a chiropractor at both venues, and the medical doctor covers both venues as needed. I am really enjoying working on the athletes. Since I am new to the medical staff, I have been getting to know the athletes and they are increasingly approaching me for treatment and advice. The medical staff works as a team and an athlete may be treated and examined by more than one type of health care provider. What is the biggest priority is that the athlete is taken care of so they can perform at their best. We also have an excellent sports psychologist with us.