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Happy National Athletic Training Month!!!Amber Radtke is a certified athletic trainer who shares insight on why ACL tears are so devastating for athletes. She tells us about her own personal experience undergoing ACL surgery and how this injury can be emotionally difficult to overcome? Additionally, Amber discusses how she works with athlete's post-op in order to help them get back to their sport safely and effectively. She emphasizes the importance of understanding each individual athlete's needs and pushing them appropriately while also knowing when enough is enough. Finally, Amber stresses the importance of teamwork between coaches, athletic trainers, physical therapists, and other medical professionals in order to ensure the best outcome for an athlete recovering from an ACL tear.
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