Sports
Athletic trainers keep players healthy off and on the field
by Sarah Leos, MS, ATC, LAT, CES
March is National Athletic Training Month and all of us in the field hope parents, athletes and coaches make sure to take time and thank the hard work ATs put in.
Not to be confused with a personal trainer, who trains and works out athletes, athletic trainers are certified healthcare professionals who practice in the field of sports medicine.
All ATs are licensed, earning a bachelors, masters and even doctorate degrees.
ATs work with doctors, parents, coaches ...