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Athletic Training

AthletiCare provides Certified Athletic Trainers (ATC) at over 20 area high schools and colleges and at community athletic events, such as Gus Macker.

Should an injury occur, you have immediate access to treatment provided by certified athletic trainers. Last school year, our athletic trainers assessed and treated 4,313 athletic injuries in Western New York, including:

• concussions
• diabetic emergencies
• cardiac emergencies
• orthopedic injuries

To ensure that you receive the most appropriate treatment as quickly as possible, AthletiCare gives you access to medical specialists, such as orthopedic physicians, and will work with your physician to develop a rehabilitation plan that takes into account your health history and goals.

Watch the one-minute video below to view the experience of a high school student’s recovery after a sports injury.

What is an Athletic Trainer?

Athletic trainers are often confused with personal trainers. However, they perform different roles and have different levels of training.

Athletic trainers prevent, diagnose and treat injuries, whereas personal trainers assess fitness needs and design appropriate exercise regimens.

Our certified athletic trainers have formal instruction in areas such as:

• injury/illness prevention
• first aid and emergency care
• assessment of injury/illness
• human anatomy and physiology
• therapeutic modalities
• nutrition

To learn more about the differences between a Certified Athletic Trainer and a Personal Trainer, click here to visit the  National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA) website.

AthletiCare at Your School

To find out if your school offers services through AthletiCare, click here and locate your school name. If your school is not present, please contact your coach or school administrator to discuss bringing AthletiCare to your school.

AthletiCare at Your Event

If you are organizing a sports event and would like AthletiCare to provide coverage, please call (716) 44-SPORT / (716) 447-7678 or email athleticarepep@chsbuffalo.org.