Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer
Arcata, Ca
• Oversaw Women’s D2 Volleyball and Softball Teams evaluation of injuries and prevention of injuries, injuries included but not limited to: torn rotator cuff, torn labrums, sciatica, SI joint dysfunction, snapping hip, ITB syndrome, ligament tears, cartilage tears, sprains, strains, broken bones, concussions, abrasions, lacerations, etc.• Assisted Head Athletic Trainer at home football games and in athletic training room duties (upkeep, stocking of supplies, ordering of supplies, and record… Show more • Oversaw Women’s D2 Volleyball and Softball Teams evaluation of injuries and prevention of injuries, injuries included but not limited to: torn rotator cuff, torn labrums, sciatica, SI joint dysfunction, snapping hip, ITB syndrome, ligament tears, cartilage tears, sprains, strains, broken bones, concussions, abrasions, lacerations, etc.• Assisted Head Athletic Trainer at home football games and in athletic training room duties (upkeep, stocking of supplies, ordering of supplies, and record keeping).• Manual rehabilitation through proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation and sport specific exercises for athlete’s return to play.• Conducted patient history of illness or injury including subjective, objective, active, and passive range of motion, muscle testing, special tests, and neurological tests.• Attended physician clinics where I took patient history and recorded the physician’s orthopedic evaluations. • Experienced in using modalities such as Ultrasound, ESTIM, TENS, HIVOLT, Interferential, Mechanical Traction, and Manual Traction of the lumbar and cervical spine.• Administered specific manual stretching, therapy techniques including PNF, active release, and myofacial release. • Attended all practices and tournaments (home and away) in case of an emergency.• Communicated with coaches, head athletic trainer, and team doctor.• Knowledge of taping and Ace bandage techniques of the foot, ankle, knee, wrists, elbow, hip, shoulder, and thumb.• Used appropriate kinesiotaping patterns for various injuries.• Current ATC, NATA membership, CPR/First Aid certification.• Achievements:o Built trust with athletes, coaches, and co-workerso Lead research study focusing on core strength and its relation to dynamic balanceo Presented research at American College of Sports Medicine National Conference Show less