[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 114 (Thursday, July 14, 2016)]
[Senate]
[Page S5147]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     RECOGNIZING ATHLETIC TRAINERS

  Mrs. ERNST. Mr. President, today I wish to call attention to a group 
of health care providers who play an important role in the patient care 
continuum--athletic trainers. These dedicated professionals who work in 
Iowa and across the United States provide valuable services to patients 
and make a real difference in the lives of those they treat.
  Athletic trainers play a key role in their local communities. Many of 
them work in educational settings including colleges, universities, 
elementary schools, and secondary schools to keep student athletes 
safe. Others work in rehabilitation clinics, hospitals, fitness and 
community centers, or even for professional sports teams to prevent 
injury and help injured patients recover.
  Because of the key preventative and rehabilitative services provided 
by athletic trainers, many patients are able avoid unnecessary 
disruption of normal daily life. This enables folks to stay mobile and 
to contribute to their communities.
  I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing athletic training as an 
important profession in our Nation's health care system and in 
expressing gratitude for the important impact these individuals have on 
promoting the overall health and well-being of the public.

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