The Age of Virtual Athletic Trainers

Athletic Trainers (ATs) play a crucial role in supporting prevention, recognition and diagnosis of athlete injuries. In the United States alone, 1 in 3 high schools do not have access to ATs. Athletic Trainers not only promote athlete welfare but also have the potential to yield significant savings for parents and organizations through reduced healthcare expenditures. If each state employed a full time AT, they could save an estimated $14.7 million annually.