athletic trainers
Team injury specialists
Athletic trainers are healthcare professionals who specialize in preventing, diagnosing, and treating muscle and bone injuries, particularly in sports settings.
They work with athletes at all levels—from high school teams to professional leagues—providing immediate care for injuries, designing rehabilitation programs, and advising on injury prevention.
Unlike personal trainers who focus on fitness and exercise, athletic trainers have medical training and often work alongside physicians.
The athletic trainer taped her ankle before the game.
- tapingRecording or binding
- bracingRefreshingly keen or stimulating
- ankle sprainOverstretched foot ligaments
- ACL tearTorn knee ligament
- stretchingExtending muscles or material
kinesiology · physical therapy · splints · tape · warm-ups · biomechanics · massage therapy · aid · ice baths · foam rollers · chiropractors · high school athletics · injury prevention · return to play · hydration · resistance bands · sports psychology · professional leagues
- sports physiciansteam doctors, orthopedic surgeons
- college sportscollege athletics, college basketball, college football, college baseball, NCAA
- fitness professionals
- school sportsbasketball, varsity, football, JV, soccer
- sports culturefan clubs, highlights, commentary, live reporting, analysis
- mandatory reportersteachers, doctors, nurses, social workers, counselors
athletic trainerspersonal trainers
Exercise professionals for individuals