Wayne State University Athletics

General 3/4/2024 1:18:00 PM Jeff Weiss, Senior Associate Director of Athletics/Media Relations

Wayne State University Athletics recognizes March as National Athletic Training Month

DETROIT -- Wayne State University Athletics recognizes March as National Athletic Training Month (NATM).

According to the National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA), Athletic Trainers are defined as "highly qualified, multi-skilled health care professionals who collaborate with physicians to provide preventative services, emergency care, clinical diagnosis, therapeutic intervention and rehabilitation of injuries and medical conditions."

The 2024 NATM slogan is "From Head to Toe," in recognition of the various injuries and medical conditions that Athletic Trainers are able to evaluate, assess, diagnose and treat. Athletics Trainers are qualified to provide care for concussions and turf toe, cervical spine injuries and ankle sprains, collar bone fractures and shin splints. Athletic Trainers are CPR/AED and first aid certified, meaning they are also qualified to treat minor cuts and abrasions, but can also assess and provide care for sudden cardiac events or other emergency medical conditions. Athletic Trainers keep athletes healthy and on the playing field, and also save lives. They really can provide health care from head to toe, and for everything in between!

The Warrior Sports Medicine Department is currently comprised of seven Certified Athletic Trainers, who work with the 400+ student athletes that make up WSU's 18 athletic teams. Tune in throughout March as we highlight each of our Warrior Athletic Trainers, and help shine a spotlight on the Athletic Training profession.

Follow the WSU Sports Medicine Department on Instagram @waynestatesportsmed for more NATM content.

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