Athletic Trainers

 

Education

The ATR is a continuing education provider with the Board of Certification.  We are committed to providing up-to-date CEU opportunities to athletic trainers around the country.  As sports medicine providers, it is critical that athletic trainers stay connected to the most current research and practice based on those results. Every two years, each certified athletic trainer needs 50 CEU’s with 10 of those hours being Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) credits.  Here is a link to the BOC webpage for more information regarding maintaining certification: http://www.bocatc.org/ats/maintain-certification

Click the links below to view our online Continuing Education sessions and EBP Workshops.  You can register online or call 515-964-5000 to reserve your seat.

Workshops

There are no scheduled workshops at this time

Continuing Education

There are no scheduled workshops at this time

 

Event Coverage

The ATR provides medical coverage for sporting events for athletes of all ages and ability levels. We are committed to the health and safety of every athlete and hold our athletic trainers to the highest standard.  For each event, we are in contact with local emergency medical providers and work through an Emergency Action Plan with all staff.
Athletic Training Students
We understand the importance of on-the-field experience for athletic training students and provide as many opportunities as possible to help the athletic trainers of the future.  Event coverage outside of your school will set you apart from your peers when interviewing for graduate school or jobs after college. If you are interested in helping out with an event and/or want to be on our email list, use the contact boxes below.
Certified Athletic Trainers
If you are a certified athletic trainer, are interested in covering community events, and would like to be put onto our mailing list for upcoming opportunities, use the contact boxes below.

Get Involved

Iowa Athletic Trainer’s Society

Involvement with the Iowa Athletic Trainer’s Society is a great way to help influence the standing of athletic trainers in the State of Iowa.  The members of this group fight for the rights of athletic trainers and help to define the role of the profession in the state.  They are also involved in increasing public awareness of health issues facing athletes. Other responsibilities of IATS include:

  • Planning and hosting the Annual Meeting each year
  • Increasing public understanding of athletic training
  • Lobbying to ensure the advancement of the profession as well as increasing athlete safety
  • Encouraging development of young professional and student athletic trainers
Mission

The Iowa Athletic Trainers Society is composed of highly skilled healthcare professionals.  Through research, education and service, IATS works to advance, encourage, and improve the profession of athletic training.

Vision Statement

Advance the profession of athletic training in Iowa to best care for Iowans.

Visit the link below for more information on IATS and how to get involved.
Mid-American Athletic Trainer’s Association
MAATA is known as District 5 and is one of the 10 districts overseen by the NATA.  The district is made up of Iowa, Missouri, Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska, and North and South Dakota.  The district is tasked with providing current information about issues facing the profession and encouraging active involvement in the organization.
Mission

Our Mission is to enhance the professional and leadership abilities of the membership by providing encouragement, mentorship and improvement opportunities in the profession of athletic training.

Vision

Mid-America Athletic Trainers’ Association (MAATA) is strongly committed to providing leadership in addressing the concerns and needs of its membership. It is the vision of the MAATA to become the benchmark association of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association.

Visit the link below for more information on MAATA and how to get involved.

Available Services

Injury Evaluation Session
We will complete a full health history, evaluation of both acute and chronic musculoskeletal injuries, and a full body movement screening in order to provide the best treatment plan to return you to the activities you love as quickly and safely as possible. During this session we will discuss your goals for returning to sport as well as athlete development, future injury prevention and strength training.
Injury Rehabilitation Session
Injuries are an inherent risk within athletics. Our goal is to return you to your sport or activity as quickly and safely as possible. Using our evaluation of the injury and your full body movement screening, our certified athletic trainers will work to decrease pain as well as improve mobility and strength to ensure a timely return.
Strength & Conditioning Session
Athlete development is an absolute necessity when it comes to improving sports performance. Our NSCA certified strength and conditioning coach will help you set performance goals, optimize body movement mechanics, and efficiently manage progress to get you to that next level and beyond.
Dry Needling
Dry needling is a treatment modality used to decrease pain, improve range of motion and overall promote healing through local, segmental, and systemic effects. Our certified athletic trainers use small, monofilament needles to disrupt muscle tension and trigger point activity to assist in creating the optimal environment for your body to heal and return to activity.
Normatec Recovery Session
Normatec compression therapy is a recovery modality designed to greatly improve recovery time and keep you performing at your highest level. The Normatec compression boots help move the extra fluid in the legs from heavy training sessions or competition back up through the circulatory system to be redistributed throughout the body and allowing fresh blood, oxygen and other nutrients to facilitate healing in your muscles.
Mobility Treatment Session
Our mobility sessions are designed to reduce pain, improve range of motion, and promote injury prevention. These sessions will typically involve cupping, soft-tissue mobilization, myofascial release, and/or stretching.
Event Medical Coverage
The ATR values the health and safety of all athletes. We provide certified athletic trainers at sporting events all over the state of Iowa. Athletic trainers are specifically trained to; assess acute orthopedic injury and determine participation status, handle cardiac and respiratory emergencies, evaluate concussions and critical head and neck injuries, and work with event planners to develop emergency actions plans. We strive to keep athletes safe and healthy while they perform the activities that they love.

Walk-ins are welcome, or call 515-964-5000 to schedule an appointment.

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