15 Results forAthletic Trainers near Saint Joseph, MO
Learn more about Athletic Trainers and how to choose the right one for you
Learn more about Athletic Trainers
An athletic trainer specializes in preventing and treating acute and chronic muscle, bone and joint injuries under a doctor’s direction. Athletic trainers help people of all ages increase their physical performance in work or sports, prevent and minimize pain and loss of function, and avoid surgery. They often consult and collaborate with a patient’s entire medical and rehabilitation team.
An athletic trainer typically:
- Reviews and evaluates a patient’s medical and injury history, and current musculoskeletal functioning
- Helps determine the severity of an injury
- Provides emergency treatment for acute injuries, such as concussion, sprain, or bone fracture, resulting from physical activity
- Tests and measures strength, range of motion, balance, coordination, posture, and muscle performance
- Works with patients to develop an individualized treatment and physical conditioning plan based on their medical history, lifestyle, personal needs, and fitness goals
- Provides therapeutic treatments to treat bone, muscle and joint injury and disease
- Evaluates treatment progress and adjusts plans as necessary
- Selects and fits protective equipment and rehabilitative equipment
- Educates patients about home techniques to optimize mobility, strength, and overall fitness
An athletic trainer may also be known by the following names: AT; athletic trainer, certified athletic trainer (ATC); sports trainer; rehabilitation specialist; physician extender; and wellness manager.
Athletic trainers are sometimes incorrectly called personal trainers. However, personal training is a distinct field that requires different education, certification and expertise.
There are 15 specialists practicing Athletic Training in Saint Joseph, MO.
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Specialty: Athletic Training3107 Frederick AveSaint Joseph, MO 645062.1 miles awayDarci Shuster, ATC
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Specialty: Athletic Training3107 Frederick Ave Ste ASaint Joseph, MO 645062.2 miles awayJenna Zettel, ATC
Specialty: Athletic Training5655 S 4th StSaint Joseph, MO 645043.6 miles awayKaci Ludwig, LAT
Specialty: Athletic Training5655 S 4th StSaint Joseph, MO 645043.6 miles awayLogan Eck, LAT
Specialty: Athletic Training4525 Downs DrSaint Joseph, MO 645073.8 miles awayKathryn Spear, LAT
Specialty: Athletic Training4525 Downs DrSaint Joseph, MO 645073.8 miles awayErica Engelhaupt
Specialty: Athletic Training4525 Downs DrSaint Joseph, MO 645073.8 miles awayBlaise Kriley, MS
Specialty: Athletic Training4525 Downs DrSaint Joseph, MO 645073.8 miles awayRobert Vetter, ATC
Specialty: Athletic Training4525 Downs DrSaint Joseph, MO 645073.8 miles awayWhittney Findley
Specialty: Athletic Training5325 Faraon StSaint Joseph, MO 645064.6 miles awaySydney Kremer
Specialty: Athletic Training5325 Faraon StSaint Joseph, MO 645064.6 miles awayGary Hazelrigg, ATC
Specialty: Athletic Training802 N Riverside RdSaint Joseph, MO 645074.6 miles awayKate Esely, ATC
Specialty: Athletic Training802 N Riverside Rd Ste 250Saint Joseph, MO 645074.6 miles awayRebecca Johnson, ATC
Specialty: Athletic Training802 N Riverside Rd Ste 250Saint Joseph, MO 645074.6 miles away