5 Key Ways a Licensed Athletic Trainer Helps Protect Your Child On the Field
Athletic Trainers (ATs) are a key member of the sports medicine team. It’s especially important to have athletic trainers on the athletic field because they have the specialized training to take care of the unique needs of athletes. When the rubber hits the road, there is nobody better to be taking care of athletes on a day-to-day basis than an athletic trainer. Take a look below at why this is the case as we discuss the Domains of Athletic Training. Injury and Illness Prevention and Wellness Promotion ATs are trained to identify risk factors in the athletic and general populations through specialized assessment methods, and are able to help reduce risk of injury by utilizing techniques such as taping, bracing, rehabilitation exercises, fitness/conditioning programs, altering environmental factors, and others. ATs are also advocates for health through education to optimize wellness for individuals and groups. Examination, Assessment and Diagnosis ATs...