How are athletic trainers different from other allied health care professionals? Why are they unique?
A. Athletic trainers are experienced physical medicine and rehabilitation health care providers. An athletic trainer’s approaches to treatment and rehabilitation ensure their rapid and safe return to pre-injury level of function; these are a generally higher level than basic activities of daily living (ADLs). Athletic trainers are also known for their skills in injury prevention. This expertise has a tremendous positive value and may reduce expenditures of health care dollars.