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ATC s in the Military

Why the need?. Reduce musculoskeletal injuriesReduce lost training daysTreat injuries in-house"Quicker and more convenientInjury prevention and physical fitnessHigher deployable ratingDo combat specific training/rehabEx. Monica's K' surgeries waivers from surgeon general and notes from ort

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ATC s in the Military

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    1. ATC’s in the Military Beth Parrish Fall 2004 Current Issues in Athletic Training

    2. Why the need? Reduce musculoskeletal injuries Reduce lost training days Treat injuries “in-house” Quicker and more convenient Injury prevention and physical fitness Higher deployable rating Do combat specific training/rehab Ex. Monica’s K’ surgeries – waivers from surgeon general and notes from orthopedic and previous coaches, etc. Help with liability

    3. General Info Each branch of the U.S. military is buckling down to improve fitness levels of all soldiers ATCs can be found as part of the health care team for active-duty injured service people, on- and off-base fitness and wellness centers, new-recruit readiness programs and pre-enlistment readiness programs, in addition to established military school sports teams

    4. Benefits of ATC’s in the military Liaison between medic and soldier, medic and doctor Educate commanding officers on how to reduce injuries while still training an overall stronger soldier Treat older, inactive, overweight soldiers who are “weekend warriors” Daily treatment of injured recruits within the battalion Less time out of training since no need to send to main clinic

    5. Benefits cont. US Military Academies Active duty sports teams – army triathlon, army boxing, football, etc. Ex. West Point, Naval Academy, Air Force Academy Annual savings in medical expenses and associated costs Marine Corps Officer Candidates School - Almost 50% decrease in medical attrition in one year

    6. United States Marine Corps Forerunner of ATC’s in the military Pilot program started June 2003 ATC’s working in Sports Medicine and Reconditioning Team (SMART) clinics alongside other medical team members

    7. USMC cont. Sports Medicine Injury Prevention Program (SMIPP) Pilot program launched in 2003 Spreads 8 ATC’s across 5 Marine Corps training facilities Very successful at entry-level training sites

    8. U.S. Navy United States Naval Academy Athletic training rooms tour Navy Regional Medical Center Branch Clinic Recently opened SMART Center Forecasted to save approx. 60,000 training days/yr. Approx. 225 recruits will be saved from being sent home

    9. U.S. Army Plans for Army fitness programs don’t include hiring more staff Education of current fitness-center personnel on Army bases is crucial U.S. Coast Guard

    10. U.S. Air Force U.S. Air Force Academy Sports Medicine Division is composed of four main branches: Athletic Training Strength and Conditioning Human Performance Athletic Equipment

    11. Options Can be civilian ATC or enlisted military Starting salary Civilian pay approx. $50,000 Military pay according to rank, time and service Possible military benefits employment package Retirement in 20 years

    12. Armed Forces Athletic Trainer’s Society Mission: to embody common goals and become more unified in advancing, encouraging, and improving the athletic training profession so that we might provide a means for achievement within our profession to promote the certified athletic trainer in the US Armed Forces

    13. Future Directions ATC’s in all branches of armed forces In operating forces and combat zones Athletic trainer assigned to particular unit Soldiers can be seen whenever needed (early morning missions) In combat zones (i.e. Iraq) – no PT’s because of danger Wherever the desire takes you – unlimited possibilities!

    14. References Armed Forces Athletic Trainer's Society http://www.obu.edu/atep/AFATS/armed_forces_athletic_trainer.htm Popke M. ‘Mission Essential.’ Athletic Business. 2004; October: 53-62. United States Marine Corps Transforms New Recruits into ‘Warrior Athletes’ in Safest Manner Possible, With Help From Certified Athletic Trainers (ATCs). 2004. Available at: http://www.nata.org/newsrelease/archives/000126.html Accessed Nov. 15, 2004. New Salary Survey Results Reflect Diversity of Work Settings. NATA News. 2003; 04.03: 18-19.

    15. References cont. Kester B. Depot ATCs Earn Recognition in National Awareness Month. Marine Corps News. Available at: http://www.usmc.mil/marinelink/mcn2000.nsf/ac95bc775efc34c685256ab50049d458/7bfd88b4a915e27b85256e4e004f968f?OpenDocument Accessed Nov. 15, 2004. Carter JR. SMART Way to Improve Treatment. Marine Corps News. Available at:  http://www.usmc.mil/marinelink/mcn2000.nsf/ac95bc775efc34c685256ab50049d458/5ae8cec8e13dd03885256aea00535af3?OpenDocument Accessed Nov. 15, 2004. Life in the Navy: An ATC’S Perspective. NATA News. 2004; 02.04: 14-15. http://www.nata.org/members1/committees/coe/docs/EmploymentofATC'sinmilitary_files/frame.htm#slide0036.htm

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