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What is an Athletic Trainer?

A health care professional who collaborates with physicians to optimize activity and participation of patients. Athletic training encompasses the prevention, diagnosis, and intervention of emergency, acute, and chronic medical conditions involving impairment, functional limitations, and disabilities.

Services

These services provide access to a healthier life style through participating in exercises that will work on:

Four Phases of Care

Acute or Relief: This phase can be characterized by swelling, lack of motion, and discomfort. Treatment would consist of multiple visits to decrease symptoms. The important part of this phase is the at home care which could consist of RICE (Rest Ice Compression Elevation).

Corrective: This phase begins when the pain has been significantly reduced. In this phase you will work on stretching, joint mobilization, and muscular control. This will allow normal function to return in the nerves, muscles, and joints.

Strengthening: The goal in this phase is to strengthen the soft tissue that surrounds the affected joints in order to stabilize the joint.

Wellness, Maintenance or Supportive Care: In this phase you focus on maintaining function. This phase can include making ergonomic adjustments to your daily routines, recommended exercises, and stretching programs. The importance of this phase is the commitment you make to your self and your well being.

Health and Fitness Promotion

Is the process of improving people's understanding, attitudes, and conduct regarding individual and community health. The therapeutic use of Athletic Training is to promote importance of exercise for the mind and body. Patients that can benefit from this specialty include young children and adults, as well as the elderly population.

Heather Colgan, ATC

Heather Colgan, ATC

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