March is National Athletic Training Month

March is National

Athletic Training Month

Athletic trainers across America are being recognized for their commitment to helping people prevent injuries and stay healthy and active. Athletic trainers are highly skilled health care professionals who diagnose and treat athletic injuries and illnesses. Highly educated and dedicated to the job at hand, athletic trainers can be found in high schools, colleges, corporations, professional sports, the military, performing arts, hospitals, physician offices, and more. Celebrate NATM this March by following these important sports injury-prevention tips:

• Before participating, see your physician for a physical exam.

• Always make sure there is an emergency plan in place.

• During exercise, drink to thirst or drink based on individual needs depending on sweat rate.

• Avoid tobacco, alcohol and other harmful drugs. And, finally…

• Have access to and thank an athletic trainer!

This message was brought to you by the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) – nata.org – and the Alaska Athletic Trainers’ Association (AATA) – alaskaata.org