Matt Horton, ATC, VATL, ITAT
Education and Training:
- BS Athletic Training, George Mason University
Expertise:
- Former Head Athletic Trainer Bishop Ireton High School, Alexandria, VA
- Head Concussion Specialist, Reston Raiders Ice Hockey Club, Reston, VA
- ImPACT Trained Athletic Trainer
- ImPACT Passport Trained Provider
Jon Almquist, ATC, VATL, ITAT
Education and Training:
- BS Industrial Arts Education, BS Health, Physical Education and Recreation (Athletic Training) - Pennsylvania State University
Expertise:
- Former Athletic Training Administrator of Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) Athletic Training Program. Overseeing over 50 athletic trainers serving over 25,000 student athletes
- Lead developer of concussion protocols and online education program implemented by FCPS in 2011, in compliance with the Virginia Student Athlete Protection Act (VA Code 22.1-275.1) and Virginia Board of Education Guidelines
- ImPACT Trained Athletic Trainer
- ImPACT Passport Trained Provider
Interviews:
- NPR's The Diane Rehm Show-- Concussions. The Overlooked Epidemic
- Washington Post Live Chat-- Concussions and Teen Athletes
- Red Apple TV 21-- Concussion Awareness
Awards:
- National Athletic Trainers Association Hall of Fame Inductee (2014)
- Mid Atlantic Athletic Trainers Association Hall of Fame Inductee (2012)
- Virginia Athletic Trainers Association Hall of Fame Inductee (2011)
Concussion Specialists
Fairfax Family Practice Comprehensive Concussion Center provides post–trauma concussion evaluation, treatment and return to play as well as other sports related injuries. The staff at Fairfax Family Practice include physicians, nurse practitioners and concussion specialists who have been involved in concussion research for almost 20 years, and collectively have provided care for over 5000 concussed athletes. Knowing that each concussion is unique, the FFPC concussion specialists work together evaluating, managing, treating and rehabilitating the different facets of concussions. Call (703) 391-2020 for an appointment to see one of our concussion specialists.