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The Mat Doc is your online source for finding the latest and most up-to-date information on sports-related skin and health issues.

Whether you’re a coach, athlete, ATC, M.D., or parent, The Mat Doc provides you with the help you need to keep apprised of all the latest in the field of skin-related issues in sports medicine. With outbreaks of MRSA and Herpes Gladiatorum in locales across the country, information from The Mat Doc will serve as an invaluable asset to your training regime.

Check back frequently for updates on important issues in sports-related medicine. And remember, the 3 key factors in managing skin infections:

Recognize

Treat

Prevent

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Client Testimonial

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"Anyone that is concerned about the health of wrestlers, be it a parent, coach, wrestler or referee needs to utilize MatDoc app. I require all my Athletic Training employees to purchase the app, I have recommended that every wrestling referee in South Nevada to utilize the MatDoc app and share the app with every wrestling parent or coaching meeting I participate in.'
Jim Porter MA, LAT, ATCHead Athletic Trainer for USA Wrestling National Events

"Anyone that is concerned about the health of wrestlers, be it a parent, coach, wrestler or referee needs to utilize MatDoc app. I require all my Athletic Training employees to purchase the app, I have recommended that every wrestling referee in South Nevada to utilize the MatDoc app and share the app with every wrestling parent or coaching meeting I participate in.'

"If we are serious about reducing skin infections in wrestling, every referee, coach and parent needs to have MatDoc app on their phone or computer. The medical information and pictures will allow all of us to more accurately diagnose and treat wrestling skin infections early, protecting all future generations of wrestlers."
Kenneth Lane, M.D.Junior and Cadet National USA Wrestling Greco tournament physician, 1996-present. Medical Director Emeritus CIF State Wrestling Tournament. Co-Medical Director 2015 UWW World Championships

"If we are serious about reducing skin infections in wrestling, every referee, coach and parent needs to have MatDoc app on their phone or computer. The medical information and pictures will allow all of us to more accurately diagnose and treat wrestling skin infections early, protecting all future generations of wrestlers."

“Every program should have this DVD…!”
Robert Hines, M.D.Team Physician University of Oklahoma Wrestling Team, 2008 USA Olympic Wrestling Team Physician

“Every program should have this DVD…!”

Recognition, treatment, and prevent are the cornerstones for appropriately addressing skin infections in wrestling. Download these PDF’s for your athletes to help address hygiene, assist in recognizing theses infectious agents, and reduce their spread to others. For further discussion or a more in-depth review of these agents, see the vast array of products available through The Mat Doc: Educational DVD, Skin Infection pocket folders, and the MatDoc app (available for iPhone and even tablets). When you have a problem with skin infections in wrestling, think of The Mat Doc for your needs!

Skin Infections

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BACTERIAL

Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus species are responsible for the vast majority of these infections. For more information and in-depth discussion, consider “Am I disqualified?-Educational DVD.”
  • Cellulitis
  • Folliculitis
  • Impetigo
  • CA-MRSA

FUNGAL

Primarily due to dermatophyte (Fungus) Trichophyton tonsurans. Can invade skin on any part of the body, but has high predilection for the scalp. For more information and in-depth discussion, consider “Am I disqualified?-Educational DVD.”
  • Tinea Corporis Gladiatorum, a.k.a. Ringworm
  • Kerion

viral

Viral infections that spread via direct skin-to-skin contact. For more information and in-depth discussion, consider “Am I disqualified?-Educational DVD.”
  • Herpes Gladiatorum
  • Molluscum Contagiosum

Products

from The Mat Doc

Skin Infection Pocket Reference

For use in the recognition, treatment, and prevention of skin infections in sports.

$5.50

A must-have resource for coaches, trainers, athletes, and others!

This handy 8-page pocket guide helps you clearly and simply identify some of the most common skin infections in sports and gives valuable insight into your various treatment options.

10% discount for quantities of 10 or more.

15% discount for quantities of 100 or more. Call for more information.

Am I disqualified?

The Recognition, Treatment, and Prevention of Skin Infection in Wrestling.

$29.95

The FIRST Educational DVD of its kind to thoroughly address skin issues in athletes!
Includes up-to-the-minute information with the latest recognition and treatment guidelines for:

  • CA-MRSA
  • Herpes Gladiatorum
  • Ringworm
  • and Many Others!

Also includes:
Over 70 color photos to reference as an educational tool. Downloadable PDFs with concise outlines on each infection.

Have a skin lesion and don’t know what it is? Need a quick diagnosis but don’t want to wait and see your Doc?

Ask The Mat Doc! Get the App and send a photo. You’ll get a diagnosis within the next 24 hours!

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Give us a call at (612) 281-7679, and we will answer any questions you may have.

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