ATHLETIC TRAINING
The West Virginia athletic training program looks to get its student-athletes back on the field in a timely manner while providing quality health care for its student-athletes and coaches.
The scope of the athletic training services encompass various domains including injury recognition, treatment, rehabilitation, prevention, education and counseling that will enable the athlete to maintain an optimal quality of life beyond the span of athletic competition. Multiple athletic training rooms are available for studentathletes furnished with the latest in technology and equipment. Men’s soccer has access to a mobile fluoroscopic system, the latest Swim-Ex rehab and therapy pool, and an Alter G antigravity treadmill to help with lower extremity injuries.
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THE ATHLETIC TRAINING STAFF WILL WORK IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE TEAM PHYSICIANS AND ATHLETIC ADMINISTRATION TO ASSURE THE STUDENTATHLETES RECEIVE QUALITY CARE THROUGHOUT THEIR CAREERS AT WVU.
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