Injury Prevention Coordination: The Relationship between Athletic Trainers and Strength and Conditioning Coaches

THIS PRESENTATION IS A REPLAY FROM NATA 2022 IN PHILADELPHIA, OFFERING A SECOND CHANCE TO EXPERIENCE THE EVENT'S VALUABLE CONTENT AND INSIGHTS.


Abstract:
This session will provide athletic trainers with insight into the benefits of integrating strength and conditioning specialists into their practice. In order for such coordination of care to be effective, collegial relationships between AT and S&C must be developed. Opportunities for shared work between athletic trainers and strength and conditioning coaches include pre-season screening, injury prevention initiatives, returning injured athletes to participation and helping athletes reach peak performance. Integration of the two fields can be impactful for providing high-quality patient-centered care.

Learning Objectives:

  • Describe ways in which the athletic trainer and strength and conditioning coach can cooperate to prevent injury.
  • Develop a plan for injury prevention coordination.
  • Understand the impact of collegial relationships between AT and S&C on patient-care.

Level:
Advanced

Domain(s):
Domain 1: Risk Reduction Wellness and Health Literacy

CEUs:
1.0 Category A

Keywords: injury prevention, coordination, strength and conditioning, patient care, performance, screening

Eric McMahon, MEd, CSCS*D, RSCC*D

Eric McMahon is the Coaching and Sport Science Program Manager for the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). He joined the NSCA in 2020 with over 15-years of coaching experience in professional baseball, with the Texas Rangers, Milwaukee Brewers and MLB Europe Programs, and collegiate athletics. McMahon has spoke both in the U.S. and internationally on coaching, sport science, and leadership topics. For the NSCA, he collaborates with professional groups across the NFL, NBA, NHL, and MLB, in addition to the college and high school levels, to support professional development, education, and career advancement opportunities.

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