What Athletic Trainers & Team Physicians Do and the Important Role They Play скачать в хорошем качестве

What Athletic Trainers & Team Physicians Do and the Important Role They Play

Athletic trainers are the front line for athletes to stay healthy and in the game. Athletic trainers have a background in injury prevention and have a deep understanding of navigating injuries in athletes. Team Physician play more of a sideline role and aren't directly involved in the day to day but are there for any possible injuries as well as to aid in the treatment and recovery of athletes whether it's advising on the treatment from the athletic trainer or if a surgery is needed. Dr. Ashley Ali discusses her role as a team physician and how she interacts with the athletic trainers to help maintain the health of student athletes. Elena Melillo, athletic trainer for the Saint Louis University Billikens also discusses her role as an athletic trainer at the university level. Athletic trainers are becoming more prevalent and it is important that more sports programs at the high school level adopt having athletic trainers available to keep young athletes healthy. More information online at www.slucare.edu To schedule an appointment with a SLUCare physician, please call (314) 977-4440. #AthleticTrainers #TeamPhysician #Billikens *Game footage provided courtesy of the Saint Louis Billikens Athletics Program SLUCare Physician Group is a patient-centered network of more than 500 health care providers on staff at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. As part of an academic medical practice, SLUCare physicians are experts in their respective fields, providing specialty care for even the most complex medical conditions. SLUCare physicians practice in 47 different hospitals and clinics throughout the St. Louis region, making high-quality, advanced care convenient for you and your family.