March is National Athletic Training Month- come meet our ATC's at Sport & Spine Therapy of Marin

         March is National Athletic Training Month:

         Come to our office and meet our ATC's

               Profile of Athletic Trainers

Definition of Athletic Training

Athletic training is practiced by athletic trainers (AT), health care professional who collaborate with physicians to optimize activity and participation of patients and clients across age and care continuum's,  Athletic training encompasses the prevention, diagnosis, and intervention of emergency, acute and chronic medical conditions involving impairment, functional limitations, and disabilities.  AT's work under the direction of physicians, as prescribed by state licensure status.

ATs improve patient function and physical outcomes

• Physicians, hospitals, clinics and other employers demand ATs for their versatile wellness services, and injury and illness prevention skills.
• Employers demand ATs for their knowledge and skills in manual therapy similar to treatment for musculoskeletal conditions, including back pain.
• ATs commonly supervise and motivate obese clients and patients safely improve their health and fitness.
• ATs commonly work with patients with asthma, diabetes, heart disease and other health conditions.

ATs specialize in patient education to prevent injury and re-injury, which reduces rehabilitative and other health care costs.

To learn more, and meet our team:  Please come to one of our offices and talk with our ATC's

Novato:  88 Rowland Way Suite 250 Novato

San Anselmo: 220 Greenfield Ave San Anselmo

(415) 898-1311 Novato

(415) 457-4454  San Anselmo