ATHLETIC TRAINER

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Did you know that March is National Athletic Training Month?

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A month dedicated to understanding & promoting health care professionals known as ATHLETIC TRAINERS.

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Do you know what an athletic trainer is?

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The name can be miss leading.

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Athletic Trainers are:

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Health care professionals who render service or treatment, under the direction of or in collaboration with a physician, in accordance with their education & training & the state’s statutes, rules, & regulations.

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As a part of the health care team, services provided by athletic trainers include:

*Primary Care

*Injury & Illness Prevention

*Wellness Promotion & Education

*Emergent Care

*Examination & Clinical Diagnosis

*Therapeutic Intervention & Rehabilitation  of Injuries & Medical Conditions.

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I have been a practicing athletic trainer for 20 years!  CLICK HERE TO SEE MY BIO!

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Also to use the title of athletic trainer you MUST be licensed in the state to practice as an athletic trainer.

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