athletic trainer
noun
plural athletic trainers
: a health care professional who is typically licensed or certified to assess, treat, and prevent musculoskeletal injuries and other medical conditions usually resulting from participation in sports
An athletic trainer or physical therapist can help you modify your plan and educate you about stretching and interventions so you can finish your training and race.—
Amanda Dyslin
Amanda DyslinAthletic trainers work in collaboration with a physician to provide excellent clinical care on and off the field. … Athletes need athletic trainers on their side not only for their health and well-being to aid in return to play, but also to be ready to respond to emergencies …—Molly Figgins
Molly FigginsSome athletic trainers work in the typical practice settings like colleges and professional sports but there are also athletic trainers who practice … in the military, in the performing arts, in occupational health, in public safety, in the physician practice setting, and in health care administration.—Leslee Taylor
—abbreviation AT
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According to a statement from the Pittsburgh Pirates, the man was treated immediately by Pittsburgh EMS, as well as athletic trainers from both teams and PNC Park personnel.
—Jason Volack, ABC News, 30 Apr. 2025
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts and head athletic trainer Thomas Albert hustled to the mound as soon as Glasnow completed his warmup throws in the second inning of Sunday’s 9-2 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025
After being hit on the left hand by a 96.2 mph four-seam fastball, he was quickly followed to first base by Baldelli and head athletic trainer Nick Paparesta.
—John Shipley, Twin Cities, 5 Apr. 2025
Horvat, normally an honest player, put his left hand on Middleton’s back in regret, then raised his arm in the air to motion for Wild athletic trainer John Worley.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 5 Apr. 2025
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Jason Volack, ABC News, 30 Apr. 2025
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts and head athletic trainer Thomas Albert hustled to the mound as soon as Glasnow completed his warmup throws in the second inning of Sunday’s 9-2 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025
After being hit on the left hand by a 96.2 mph four-seam fastball, he was quickly followed to first base by Baldelli and head athletic trainer Nick Paparesta.
—John Shipley, Twin Cities, 5 Apr. 2025
Horvat, normally an honest player, put his left hand on Middleton’s back in regret, then raised his arm in the air to motion for Wild athletic trainer John Worley.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 5 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for athletic trainer
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“Athletic trainer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/athletic%20trainer. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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