What Is An Athletic Trainer?

9 min · 12. feb. 2023

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Hi Everyone! Welcome to Ask Ally the Athletic Trainer. I'm so happy you are here! If you would like to send me any questions, including questions I can answer on upcoming episodes, please feel free to reach me on any platform below! Twitter: @AllyThomasen Instagram: @alllllyyoop E-mail: Athomasen@sycamores.indstate.edu

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A Fulfilling Career

Hi everyone! As an AT, I go through a lot with the patients I treat...physically, mentally, and emotionally. That's what makes witnessing their recovery so rewarding. I hope you enjoy this episode about why my job is so fulfilling to me. If you have any questions you would like to ask feel free to shoot me a DM @allythomasen or send me an email at athomasen@sycamores.indstate.edu! Thank you all for your continued support.

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Thank you so much for listening to this episode of Ask Ally the Athletic Trainer! In this episode, I discuss 5 important aspects of my job. These include emergency care, rehabilitation, patient advocacy and education, and reduction of healthcare costs. I hope you enjoy this episode! If you have any questions you would like me to answer on an upcoming episode, email me at athomasen@sycamores.indstate.edu or DM me on twitter (@allythomasen)! Thank you for your support! You guys rock!