Archbold’s Certified Athletic Trainers (ATC®) work with physicians, patients, parents, and athletic personnel to coordinate efficient healthcare and ensure injury prevention for student-athletes in our area.
Archbold’s Advanced Therapy & Sports Medicine Clinic is proud to be the official sports medicine provider for Thomasville High School and Thomas County Central athletics. Call 229.228.8050 today to learn more.
As a part of the school healthcare team, services provided by athletic trainers include primary care, injury and illness prevention, wellness promotion and education, emergent care, examination, clinical diagnosis, therapeutic intervention, and rehabilitation of injuries and medical conditions. Athletic trainers are trained to recognize general medical conditions, injuries, and illnesses. They also possess the unique ability to write, communicate, and provide emergency care, which is critical for stabilizing an athlete before EMS arrives.
Athletic trainers (ATs) are highly qualified healthcare professionals who render service or treatment under the direction of, or in collaboration with, a physician. Athletic trainers provide onsite medical coverage for practices and games, which allows student-athletes immediate access to care for all types of injuries.
Common duties of athletic trainers include:
Applying protective or injury-preventive devices, such as tape, bandages, and braces
Recognizing and evaluating injuries in athletes
Providing first aid or emergency care on site
Developing and carrying out rehabilitation programs for injured athletes
Planning and implementing comprehensive programs to prevent injury and illness among athletes
Performing administrative tasks, such as keeping records and writing reports on injuries and treatment programs
Archbold on-site athletic trainers help South Georgia student-athletes stay in the game.
Some of the duties of athletic trainers include:
Assists and monitors injured players as they heal and progress toward recovery
Creates health and nutrition plans
Designs training and rehabilitation programs for athletes
Maintains records in relation to the athlete’s condition, training, diet, and treatment plans
Sets health and fitness goals for athletes
Works with coaches, athletes, and medical professionals to evaluate the physical medical condition of players
Archbold's Advanced Therapy and Sports Medicine Clinic offers goal-directed treatments that help patients return to their daily activity levels. Our licensed professionals and clinicians use state-of-the-art equipment and new technologies to help you return to a happy and healthy life post-surgery or illness.
Keeping young athletes safe during both play and recovery is a vital aspect of their long-term quality of life and their ability to continue staying active as they age. Contact our Thomasville athletic trainers today to begin.
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