Athletic trainers, what are you currently using to keep track of athlete follow-ups, rehab status, and daily treatment notes?
I’ve been researching workflow pain points in athletic training and I’m curious what systems people actually use in practice.
Spreadsheet? Notes app? SportsWare? Something else?
Also, what’s the most annoying part of the workflow currently?
I spent 6 months in the industrial setting and was absolutely miserable due to internal anxiety about approaching people and needing to be more outgoing. But accepting that due to financial reasons and other variables i may need to give the industrial setting another try in the future. Seeking advice from fellow introverts on how to overcome the anxiety about needing to approach people and spark conversations in this setting?
Hey, we are a team of students from UPenn and UW. We're building a handheld device that generates simulated MRI-like images of different body parts like the ankle, knee, and calf. The idea is you can point it at the desired body part and get a soft tissue visualization in 30 seconds, no MRI machine needed. Goal is to make MRI-quality insight accessible in settings where sending someone to imaging isn't realistic.
Trying to understand if this would actually change how ATs make triage calls, and what a fair price looks like. Survey takes 3 minutes. Thanks
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Just want to hear opinions on wearing longer biker shorts to work. As a plus size AT biker shorts are comfiest as they don’t ride up and help me from chafing. I feel like other shorts expose me more than biker shorts but for some reason I feel like it’s also not appropriate to wear biker shorts. I usually pair tighter pants/ shorts with a longer shirt or sweater.
Hey, I’m a physical therapist and I got asked to do a presentation to athletic trainers on the SIJ and athletes. I’m specifically discussing assessing the SIJ and surroundings areas and then treatment techniques. Is there anything from your perspective as an AT that would be helpful to cover or discuss?
I’m trying to figure out my future career path and I need honest advice.
I really want to work with sports injuries and athletes, but I’m worried about the amount of school and debt for PT school.
I’ve been looking into becoming a PTA, Athletic Trainer, or sports PT.
For people in these careers:
What’s the pay actually like?
Can you live comfortably on your own?
Which career gives the best balance of sports, money, and work-life balance?
Is PT school worth the debt?
Can PTAs still work around athletes/sports rehab?
I’m in high school right now trying to plan ahead, especially financially, so I’d appreciate real advice from people already in the field.
Hello All! Final year student here planning to test in the September/October 2026 window. Has anyone used AT Final Frontier? Is it worth the cost? Also, noticed they do offer group discounts so if there any other upcoming test takers who see this post and would like to consider doing a group purchase feel free to comment.
Hi Reddit! I live in Florida, anyone know who I can contact to verify the laws on how to operate a private clinic? I’d like to have a PT (for legality), my self as a clinician, and owner, and a rehab S&C. I’m not sure how the practice act would work for me? I have great relationships with MDs who would be happy to sign a physician agreement for me. Could this work?
Thank you all in advanced!
Hey all, I’ve made a few posts so far, BUT I’m a worrisome person at times!
I have been very blessed to receive an offer to complete a summer internship with an NFL team through PFATS! Only problem, I’ve not heard anything since everything was confirmed between my school and the club, which was early February.
Had anyone else experienced the same sort of radio silence when completing an internship through PFATS? I would also love to post about it on LinkedIn, but don’t want to move too fast, even though I’ve seen a seasonal AT post, but don’t know if there are two different processes!
I’m not sure if my coworker (at same school with me) is burnt out or overwhelmed, but they appear to be angry and overwhelmed often. I truly enjoy working with them, and I don’t want to see them leave.
They are a great athletic trainer clinically, but I’m noticing less and less documentation of patient care. They are not attending gatherings (family nights or an occasional meeting). They sometimes appear frustrated by the injuries, almost taking it personally. They sometimes swing back and forth between the kids should do things or we should do things.
They are a parent with a young child and a spouse pursuing higher education. The school has a high turnover rate for administrators, coaches, and more. They have been an AT a little longer than I have, and they have also been at this school two years more than I have.
I am a routine-loving person, so I understand that. I get we all have rough days, but I’m noticing they don’t seem excited and happy to be there as they once were. I get blown away by the number patients we see in a day, so the documentation can be a lot as well. I take it little by little.
How can I support my coworker without overstepping?
Where are some places behind indeed/glassdoor/NATA/Linkedin that I can post our job link for applicants?
How are you all spending your CEU budget this year?
I have around $1k to work with and pretty much full autonomy on how I use it, as long as it stays within scope.
NATA is on my radar but I’ve never been — is it worth the cost?
My other option is combining a Medbridge subscription with an in-person course like FRC or FMS. Curious what others are prioritizing this year