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Building effective partnerships between trainers, dietitians
Athletic trainers and registered dietitians play complementary roles in athlete health, hydration and performance… more »
Meet the 2026 Most Valuable Athletic Trainers of the Year
Meet the 2026 Most Valuable Athletic Trainer award winners and see how they have advanced athlete care, education and advocacy… more »
Why mental health and sleep matter for injury prevention
A junior guard keeps spraining the same ankle. A distance runner’s minor hamstring strain never seems to fully heal. On paper, the rehab plan looks perfect; in reality, the athlete is stressed, anxious about losing... more »
Meet the 2024 Most Valuable Athletic Trainer of the Year winners
In athletic training, excellence is not just a goal but a standard. Training & Conditioning magazine's annual Most Valuable Athletic Trainer of the Year award epitomizes this pursuit of distinction. This prestigious accolade recognizes the... more »
Dan Newman has been a difference-maker in athletic training for more than 20 years
After more than 20 years as an athletic trainer, what matters most to Dan Newman is being a servant leader. “I love helping people. I like being there [for others],” Newman said. “I like being... more »
Heather Arabitg’s love for the profession shines through her commitment
Since high school, Heather Arabitg knew she wanted to be a physical therapist. An avid soccer player at an all-girls high school, she was introduced to the idea of athletic training by her soccer coach. ... more »
Inside the Philadelphia Eagles Sports Performance Team
It takes a team effort to make it to the NFL's pinnacle. The Philadelphia Eagles know this more than most. But that team effort extends beyond the gridiron to the team's support staff — like... more »
Athletic Trainers Play Pivotal Role in Cavaliers Success
Athletic trainers often get overlooked when thinking of the hierarchy of who's responsible for a team's success. But that doesn't mean they don't play a pivotal role in helping athletes achieve their dreams. Quite the... more »
