March is National Athletic Training Month, a dedicated time to celebrate the impact of athletic trainers. Every year, the National Athletic Trainer’s Association (NATA) launches a yearlong campaign kicking off in March. For 2023, the annual campaign is Forward Together: Growing Together, aiming to provide resources to continually move the profession forward and plan for future growth.
Medco proudly supports athletic trainers by providing not only the products they need to succeed, but also the education and research to support the ever-evolving landscape of sports medicine and athletic training. Keep reading to discover staple products, helpful articles, and more!
Key Takeaways
Find helpful resources and free Continuing Education Units (CEUs) through Medco Sports Medicine.
Stay stocked with the essentials to ensure you can provide care anytime, anywhere.
Medco strives to help the athletic training community grow, this month and every month.
Table of Contents
Top Products for Athletic Trainers
New-Products-You-Should-Know-About
Injury Management Resources
Other Resources for Athletic Trainers
Free Continuing Education Units
Athletic Trainers Making a Difference
Medco & the AT Community
Top Products for Athletic Trainers
If you’re looking to improve your facility, make sure you have all the essentials for athlete care first. See below for five products to always have on hand, or read our list of 15 essential rehabilitation products for athletic trainers to get started.
New Products You Should Know About
Are you looking to take your athletic training facility to new heights? New technology is constantly emerging to help improve the care athletic trainers provide for athletes. Discover some of the newest products in athletic training below, from reaction training to TECAR therapy to splinting.
Injury Management Resources
Injury treatment and prevention are important parts of being an athletic trainer, and staying up to date on best practices is a great way to expand your knowledge and improve your care in the future. From sprains to concussions, read about rehabilitation for common sports injuries in these articles.
Other Resources for Athletic Trainers
The Critical Role Athletic Trainers Play in Injury Management
Athletic trainers (ATs) are an essential part of primary care. Read about the advantages of having an AT on staff and how they help provide a holistic approach to athlete rehabilitation.
THERABAND VECTOR: Your New Go-To for Injury Rehab
The THERABAND VECTOR is one of the newest tools in elastic resistance, allowing the user to move horizontally, vertically, rotationally, or a combination of the three. Learn more about the uses and benefits of THERABAND VECTOR in this article!
FAQs Athletic Trainers Have About THERABAND
THERABAND resistance bands are widely used in athletic training facilities for strengthening and rehabilitation exercises. Learn everything about THERABAND and its resistance training products in this all-inclusive FAQ list.
Healthcare Everywhere: 7 Places Athletic Trainers Provide Care
Athletic trainers don’t just work on the sidelines– they can be found in clinics, the military, and even the performing arts! Read the 2022 Athletic Training Month spotlight to discover all the contexts in which athletic trainers provide healthcare.
Medco Digital Catalog
Easily browse, search, and purchase your favorite products from Medco’s digital catalog, and take your facility to new heights!
Free Continuing Education Units
In the spirit of continual improvement and growth, Medco offers free CEUs for athletic trainers through the Board of Certification (BOC). Your participation is 100% confidential, and you receive a Certificate of Completion following each completed and passed test. Find the articles, quizzes, and instructions at the link below!
Athletic Trainers Making a Difference
Recognizing the success and integrity of athletic trainers is an important way to encourage the AT community and move the profession forward. Below, read the stories of how athletic trainers from all over the country are making a difference in athletes’ lives.
Medco & the AT Community
At Medco, we strive to equip athletic trainers and sports medicine teams with the tools they need to keep athletes performing at their best. See how Medco has partnered with schools and athletic communities to continue to move the profession forward!
Recap
Athletic trainers are essential to the healthcare of athletes, and with best practices always changing, it’s important to stay up to date in order to continue to provide top-of-the line care. Medco strives to provide resources and quality products to continue to move the profession forward and to help athletic trainers make a difference.
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