Akron Sports Medicine

Twitter for The University of Akron Sports Medicine team. #GoZips

[USF Athletic Training Program @USF_ATProgram]

Here at USF, our students take safe-zone LGBTQ+ ally training to provide the best medical care for ALL their patients. #compassionatecareforALL #lgbtqNATA #pridemonth #safespaceforall #takethepledge @LGBTQNATA @USFAdvancedAT

[Akron Zips Track/CC @ZipsTFCC]

Another strong weekend of performances by Akron leading to the Zips capturing the men's and women's MAC Outdoor T&F Championships @ZipsTFCC

[Akron Sports Medicine @ZipsSportsMed]

Recap of AT Olympics: speed taping, Russian taping, partner taping, emergency care relay, stool races and an athletic training relay! It was a fun filled day of inter squad activities! Thank you everyone who attended and a big shout out to the SATO officers for making it happen!

[Akron Sports Medicine @ZipsSportsMed]

Thank you to all those that came to the Athletic Training banquet last night! Congratulations seniors! 💛💙

[Akron Sports Medicine @ZipsSportsMed]

Casting round 2!

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Our senior students enjoying a casting seminar this weekend! ✂️

[Akron Sports Medicine @ZipsSportsMed]

Our football students at the spring game! 🏈

[Akron Sports Medicine @ZipsSportsMed]

Saved the best for last! Happy National Athletic Training Month #natm2019

[Akron Sports Medicine @ZipsSportsMed]

Hydration before and during and after athletic competition is extremely important to maximize athletic performance. Athletic Trainers have the responsibility of monitoring the hydration status of all athletes during practices and competition.

[Akron Sports Medicine @ZipsSportsMed]

Athletic Trainers use prophylactic tape to prevent injuries from occurring. Every tape job is not the same. There are different angles for the different supports that the Athletic Trainer wishes to accomplish during their tape job. #NATM2019

[Ohio State AT @OSUAthTraining]

Kelly Pauls works primarily with men’s 🤸‍♂️ and our 🤺 programs here at Ohio State! She loves going on hikes 🥾 and working out 💪🏼 to help find balance in her life! #ATsAreHealthCare #NATM2019 #OhioStateAT #GoBucks

[MACtion @MACSports]

Bryan eclipsed 14-1.25 (4.30m) to win the women's pole vault at the Roadrunner Invitational on Saturday, March 23 with the second-rated mark in the NCAA this spring. #MACtion

[ATsAreHealthCare @ATsRHealthCare]

🇵is for Public Health. Athletic Trainers support public health infrastructure by monitoring health status, educating the community, maintaining relationships with other heathcare professionals, and many more strategies. 🏥 #NATM2019 #ATsAreHealthcare #ATfromAtoZ

[Akron Sports Medicine @ZipsSportsMed]

What are the domains of Athletic Training?

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Athletic Trainers work in a variety of different settings

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Modalities are an important aspect of Athletic Training. This one is particular is electrical stimulation. It’s used for pain modulation

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Happy National Athletic Training Month!

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Both Michele Zumpano, ATC, PTA and Becky Terisigni, ATC are from the Crystal Clinic rehabilitation center in Montrose, they explain how they got involved with athletic training, how it contributes to Michele's PTA career and their views on the importance of athletic training!

[Akron Sports Medicine @ZipsSportsMed]

Come get some candy at our table today until 11:30am ✌🏻😉