Athletic Training Services
Athletic Training Services
- Free athletic injury assessments
- Outreach to school districts who need Athletic Training Services
- Coverage of high school athletic competitions by Licensed Athletic Trainers
- Provide Licensed Athletic Trainers to cover community athletic events
- Direct access to Orthopaedic Associates Physician Group
- Saturday Morning Injury Clinic (during fall athletic sport seasons)
- Specialized knee scapular brace fitting (off the shelf and custom)
- On-site consultations for injury prevention and site preparation for athletic events
- Provide educational speakers to present on a variety of topics related to sports, injuries, prevention of injuries and rehabilitation
Athletic trainers help prevent and treat injuries for people of all ages. Their clients include everyone from professional athletes to industrial workers. Recognized by teh American Medical Association of allied health professionals, athletic trainers specialize in the prevention, assessment, treatment and rehabilitation or musculoskeletol injuries. Athletic Trainers employed in the state of Texas must be licensed by the Texas Departmen tof Health as well as maintain current CPR and AED certifications. In order to become licensed, they must pass a licensure exam administered by the Texas Department of Health. Athletic trainers often are one of the first health care providers on the scene when injuries occur, and therefore must be able to recognize, evaluate, and assess injuries and provide immediate care when needed. They also are heavily involved in the rehabilitation and reconditioning of injuries. Athletic trainers should not be confused with fitness trainers or personal trainers, who are not health care workers, but rather train people to become physically fit.
Athletic trainers often help prevent injuries by advising on the proper use of equipment and applying protective or injury preventive devices such as tape, bandages, and braces. Injury prevention also often includes educating people on what they should do to avoid putting themselves at risk for injuries.
Athletic trainers work under the supervision of a licensed physician, and in cooperation with other health care providers. The level of medical supervision varies, depending on the setting. Some athletic trainers meet with the team physician or consulting physician once or twice a week; other interact with a physician every day. The extent of the supervision ranges from discussing specific injuries and treatment options with a physician to performing evaluations and treatments as directed by a physician.
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