Kinesiotherapist vs athletic trainer

Differences between kinesiotherapist and athletic trainer duties and responsibilities

Kinesiotherapist example responsibilities.

• Achieve high level of patients satisfaction due to sound clinical management, quality of care and compassion.
• Provide physical rehabilitation and health education for patients with various physical and mental disabilities.
• Supervise the on-campus fitness center for the residential mental health rehabilitation program.
• Perform evaluations and interventions to enhance strength, endurance, and mobility of veterans with impair movement or extensive deconditioning.
• Provide OT evaluations and documentation.
• Work as a member of a multidisciplinary team providing educationally relevant OT services.
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Athletic trainer example responsibilities.

• Administer rehabilitation procedures and the safety of athletes at practices and games including ultrasound and electrical stimulation.
• Evaluate and create a rehabilitation program for ankle sprains, fibula fractures, and shin splints.
• Administer multiple therapeutic techniques for student athletes including electrical stimulation and ultrasound
• Assist physical therapist in generating rehabilitation protocols for patients, progress exercises, order supplies for clinic and oversee aide scheduling.
• Assist with OSHA record keeping.
• Maintain cleanliness of gym and stations.
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