Definition of Athletic trainer certified

An athletic trainer is an allied (non-physician) health care provider capable of performing immediate and emergency injury management, injury assessment, and rehabilitation. Athletic trainers work closely with other members of the allied health team including Physicians, Physician Assistants, occupational therapist, physical therapists, and others. In countries outside of North America, the athletic trainers' role is often performed by other-named providers such as Sports Physiotherapists, or "physios".