Musculoskeletal injury prevention, treatment and rehabilitation are increasingly addressed in large-scale epidemiologic research efforts. While powerful, such large-scale multi-center trials are incredibly complex and require careful planning, coordination, and analysis. The Unique Role of Athletic Trainers: Keys to Successful Large-Scale Injury Prevention, Treatment, & Rehabilitation Research highlights the importance of athletic trainers in large-scale musculoskeletal injury research. The DVD discusses the fact that athletic trainers are uniquely situated to assist with the planning, coordination, and implementation of research efforts in large athletic populations. Given their intimate knowledge and professional skills that are essential for effective intervention, implementation, and data collection, athletic trainers, as the DVD points out, can play a crucial role in ensuring successful study outcomes.
Among the topics covered:
• The what and the why
• Back to school
• Athletic trainers are key
• There's no “I†in team
• It's all about the start
• Finding the best players
• Slow and steady wins the race
