Benefits of a Certified Athletic Trainer On & Off the Field

University of Maryland’s Department of Orthopaedics provides state-of-the-art sports medicine care to athletes and active individuals of all ages on and off the field. Our sports medicine physicians and orthopaedic residents work directly with many of the athletic trainers in Baltimore County, Howard County, and Baltimore City to ensure the same level of care offered to the University of Maryland Terp athletes. Michael Smuda, MSAT, ATC, LAT is a certified atheltic trainer/physician extender with the University of Maryland Orthopaedics.  As fall sports are getting in full swing, he explains how an athletic trainer can keep athletes of all ages at their best.     Q: What is an Athletic Trainer (ATC) and what can they do? A: An Athletic Trainer, or ATC, is a multi-skilled healthcare professional that provides medical services and treatment under the direction or collaboration of a physician within their state statutes. Treatments includes injury prevention, emergent care, clinical evaluation of injuries, therapeutic intervention, and rehabilitation of injuries and medical conditions. Q: Where do Athletic Trainers work? A: Athletic Trainers are currently working within several different settings.  They can be found working in educational institutions like high schools and colleges where they provide support for all of the student athletes at their respective institutions.  ATCs can also work along physicians in the clinical setting, acting as physician e...
Source: Life in a Medical Center - Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Tags: Employees & Staff Health Tips Orthopaedics athletic trainer sports medicine sports performance Source Type: blogs