Athletic training
Athletic Training
Athletic training (pronunciation: /æθˈlɛtɪk ˈtreɪnɪŋ/) is a healthcare profession that involves the prevention, examination, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of emergent, acute or chronic injuries and medical conditions. Athletic trainers are recognized by the American Medical Association (AMA) as allied health professionals.
Etymology
The term "athletic training" originates from the English words "athletic", derived from "athlete" (from the Latin "athleta", itself from the Greek "athlētēs"), and "training", from the Old French "traiener".
Related Terms
- Injury Prevention: The process of reducing the risk of injuries caused by physical activity.
- Physical Examination: A routine test your primary care provider (PCP) performs to check your overall health.
- Diagnosis: The identification of the nature and cause of a certain phenomenon.
- Treatment: Management and care of a patient to combat disease or disorder.
- Rehabilitation: The act of restoring something to its original state.
- American Medical Association: The largest association of physicians and medical students in the United States.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Athletic training
- Wikipedia's article - Athletic training
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