How do they match: Athletic Trainers

Accompany injured athletes to hospitals.
Advise athletes on the proper use of equipment.
Assess and report the progress of recovering athletes to coaches or physicians.
Care for athletic injuries, using physical therapy equipment, techniques, or medication.
Clean and sanitize athletic training rooms.
Collaborate with physicians to develop and implement comprehensive rehabilitation programs for athletic injuries.
Conduct an initial assessment of an athlete's injury or illness to provide emergency or continued care and to determine whether they should be referred to physicians for definitive diagnosis and treatment.
Conduct research or provide instruction on subject matter related to athletic training or sports medicine.
Confer with coaches to select protective equipment.
Develop training programs or routines designed to improve athletic performance.
Evaluate athletes' readiness to play and provide participation clearances when necessary and warranted.
File athlete insurance claims and communicate with insurance providers.
Instruct coaches, athletes, parents, medical personnel, or community members in the care and prevention of athletic injuries.
Plan or implement comprehensive athletic injury or illness prevention programs.
Recommend special diets to improve athletes' health, increase their stamina, or alter their weight.
Teach sports medicine courses to athletic training students.
Travel with athletic teams to be available at sporting events.

Advise athletes, coaches, or trainers on exercise regimens, nutrition, or equipment use.

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