How do they match: Athletic Trainers

  • Evaluate and treat musculoskeletal injuries or illnesses. Provide preventive, therapeutic, emergency, and rehabilitative care.

  • Conduct an initial assessment of an athlete's injury or illness to provide emergency or continued care and to determine whether they should be referred to physicians for definitive diagnosis and treatment.
  • Recommend special diets to improve athletes' health, increase their stamina, or alter their weight.

  • Treat patients using alternative medical procedures.
  • Treat patients using physical therapy techniques.
  • Analyze patient data to determine patient needs or treatment goals.
  • Collaborate with healthcare professionals to plan or provide treatment.
  • Consult with others regarding safe or healthy equipment or facilities.
  • Evaluate patient functioning, capabilities, or health.
  • Evaluate patient outcomes to determine effectiveness of treatments.