Athletic Trainers: A New Hope for Firefighter Recovery

摘要

Health care costs are the largest expense to departmental reserves. Unfortunately, this expense is projected to increase, causing departments to begin exploring other cost-efficient means that will allow personnel to receive quality care. The introduction of occupational health within the workplace has brought medical providers "in house" by establishing on-site clinics through which employees may receive medical care. You can contact medical providers through a hospital, clinic, or private firm, or they can be employed full time by the organization. Generally, the clinic is open to all employees and will provide physical examinations, health screenings, health and wellness education, and urgent care. Although these measures have increased productivity and decreased absenteeism, work-related injury remains a major concern. This is where an athletic trainer (AT) comes in.