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What Does an Athletic Trainer Do? S itting at a football game on a fall afternoon, you see a player lying down in the field after a big play. Two people run onto the field and kneel next to the injured player, asking questions, testing his ability to move, and ulti- mately helping him to the sidelines for further evaluation. These are athletic trainers in action. But an AT’s responsibili- ty extends far beyond the field of play. The Roles of the Athletic Trainer Athletic trainers work under the direction of a doctor to help prevent, diagnose, and treat injuries that occur as a result of movement. This means that everyone who moves—not just athletes—can benefit from the expertise of an athletic trainer. Recognized by the American Medical Association (AMA) as

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