Athletics_Trainer

Athletic Training is not the same as being the team’s water girl; it is a lot more difficult than that. Athletic Trainers must be very knowledgeable in many different subjects. They have five major concerns: prevention of athletic injuries; recognition; evaluation; and immediate care of injuries; rehabilitation and reconditioning; health care administration; and professional development and responsibility (Athletic Trainers). They must take responsibility for their own learning. Athletic trainers have to be knowledgeable of any injury that could occur to an athlete. They must also teach athletes techniques that can prevent or lessen the severity of a possible injury. They counsel athletes about how to avoid and recognize common injuries, while also teaching the proper use of equipment. Athletic trainers have to know all the protective equipment that the athletes will use. Equipment must provide maximum protection, be durable, fit well, and not be a hazard to other players. Athletic trainers must be knowledgeable about the playing fields so there is no hidden risk to the players. They must also know how to use different devises, or machines that decrease the time of injury. These devises include: whirlpool baths, ultrasound machines, and other machines that stimulate the muscles electronically. Athletic trainers need to know the anatomy of the human body. Such as the different bones, muscles, and ligaments. They must treat injuries fast to lessen the severity. In order to do this, they must be knowledgeable of any injury that could occur. Athletic trainers must know routines and corrective exercises to strengthen muscles. Athletic trainers work along with the team coaches, physicians, and equipment manager to see that the players are receiving the best care possible. Overall, athletic trainers must be knowledgeable in many different aspects as well as learn to put their knowledge to work.