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March is Athletic Training Month, and we’re highlighting one of the most essential—and often underrecognized—members of the orthopedic care team: the certified athletic trainer (ATC).

In this episode, we sit down with an ATC to break down their role across settings—from sidelines to clinic settings. We discuss injury evaluation, acute management, rehabilitation, and how ATCs work alongside PAs and surgeons to optimize patient outcomes.

We also explore career pathways, challenges within the profession, and how athletic trainers continue to evolve within modern healthcare systems.

If you’ve ever wondered what ATCs really do (beyond tape and ice), this episode is for you.