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Athletic trainers: providing healthcare for athletes of all kinds.

By Lockard, C. Brett
Publication: Occupational Outlook Quarterly
Date: Tuesday, March 22 2005

You've probably seen athletic trainers rush to help injured athletes during sporting events. But that's not all that athletic trainers do.

Athletic trainers help prevent and treat injuries for people who are physically active. Their clients include everyone from professional athletes to industrial workers. Recognized by the American Medical Association as allied health professionals, athletic trainers specialize in the prevention, assessment, immediate care, and rehabilitation of injuries that result from physical activity.

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