By Michael G. Popson, A.T.C.
Michael G. there is always the risk of injury and some unseen danger that accompanies it. medical support of Athletic Trainers! From the September Stronger, every Athletic Trainer is and what they do. address the question of; Finding an Athletic Trainer? This is a very difÏcult question for most to answer, due to the fact that coaches don’t know where to look for an Athletic Trainer The coaches most at risk are those that participate on the high school level, youth, recreational, industrial leagues, private clubs, small colleges, junior colleges and semi-professional levels due to the large population each possess.
colleges/universities have the luxury of possessing Certified Athletic Trainers along with Sports and Medical Physicians at their disposal to care for injuries suffered by their athletes. coverage the main difference between these two groups of sports is the athlete to coach ratio is so grossly (Ex.
Football staff vs.
Trainer's direction and the coaching staff’s support, can be vitally important to a teams health and welfare. If you don’t seek any outside sources for assistance with athletic injuries or liabilities, then you better obtain some working knowledge that will help you give proper treatment to your Red Cross - Standard First Aid and C.P.R.
Cramer classes in taping and evaluation of injuries, or having parents with credentials volunteer their time as your physician, nurse, therapist or trainer. Having the Emergency Medical Professionals at game events is good, but the majority of the injuries occur during the week in practice and that’s where you need some advanced knowledge to handle emergency situations.
Until the National Athletic Trainer’s Association, Inc.
Certified Athletic Trainers in every high school; which is our limited but comprehensive coverage is through the Clinical Athletic Trainer. The cost of these services vary from clinic to clinic. really insignificant when you compare the service and the peace of mind you will receive for your dollar. Ask the question: can you place a dollar value on an athletes health and well being? By possessing something as losses in half and probably relieve that old pressure of “Can he, or Can’t he Play?” Ask your Athletic Trainer!
(Michael G. Popson is the Director of Outreach Services | P.A./EXSPO in Greenville, South Carolina., programs.
Unfortunately, there is no listing of Athletic Trainers in your yellow pages. to find Athletic Trainers conducting Sports Therapy best connections for more advanced medical coverage. Providing the vital link between your sports programs and the medical community. They can help educate you MOTIVATION PACKET New 1990 Up-Dated Packet This Packet is designed for the extra effort coach put you in touch with physicians and physical therapists who wants his program special. It contains many for advanced rehabilitation treatment for your athletes.
As you can see, the Clinical Trainer has for Vaughn, Buchanan & Associates Physical Therapis| The difÏculty is where to find this paramedical sports and medicine, with the Certified Athletic competition whether it be recreational or competitive, athletes at risk. for your sports programs. the assistance of an Athletic Trainer can establish it’s own Student Trainers Program to care more efÏciently comprehensive program. Your school, team or club with diverse back up system available to them than others, motivational ideas to stimulate enthusiasm for your athletes, boosters and parents.
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From BFS Magazine — Winter 1990. Part of the BFS Magazine Archive (1980–2014).
