a highly qualified allied health professional who is educated and experienced in dealing with the health care problems of high school, college, professional, recreational, and industrial athletes
a licensed professional who provides sports injury evaluation, treatment and prevention, plus advises on safe effective conditioning for health and athletic performance
a part of the camp staff and is on the field each day, available for the treatment of minor injuries
a qualified allied health care professional educated and experienced in the management of health care problems associated with sports participation
a qualified health care professional educated and experienced in the management of health care problems associated with physical activity
a vital member of the medical support staff for athletes of all sports
a vital member to the medical support staff for athletes from all areas of sport
An 'athletic trainer' is an allied health care provider capable of performing immediate and emergency injury management, injury assessment, and rehabilitation. Athletic trainers work closely with other members of the allied health team including physicians, physician's assistants, occupational therapist, physical therapists, and others.