Laurentian should keep therapy clinic open

"We are writing to express our concern about the closure of the athletic therapy clinic at Laurentian University.

First and foremost, this clinic is an absolutely essential service for all Laurentian athletes, be they physical education majors or members of a varsity team such as the basketball team. They need an onsite facility where they can be treated expertly and immediately in order that they can return as quickly as possible to their studies or to the team.

A student should not have to look off-campus for therapy, since a typical treatment at $55 and up is too costly and it usually takes two to three weeks to get an appointment.

I also fear that visiting teams may be hesitant to bring their athletes to a facility where there is no medical support for them."

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