What is an Athletic Trainer?

Athletic Trainers are health care professionals.

Athletic Trainers are highly qualified, healthcare professionals specifically trained in the prevention, examination, diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation of medical conditions and emergent, acute and chronic injuries.

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Studies have shown that parents of athletes recognize that Athletic Trainers provide:

  • immediate care and triage injuries

  • referrals for specialized care

  • early recognition of injury and illness

  • treatment and rehabilitation of injuries

  • return-to-play oversight

Does your child have access to an Athletic Trainer if they were to suffer an injury?

Learn more about common sports injuries, as well as some tricks to help your children get back on the court or playing field safely.

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