Treatment for a shoulder separation includes: 1  Rest. 2  A sling to keep the shoulder in place. 3  Ice to relieve pain and swelling.  Exercise, after a time of 1  rest. Surgery if tears are severe.
An athletic trainer is a certified and licensed health care professional who practices in the field of sports medicine. Athletic training has been recognized by the American Medical Association (AMA) as an allied health care profession since 1990. As defined by the Strategic Implementation Team of the National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) in August 2007:
This fast-paced, challenging profession provides an opportunity for people entering the profession to engage in optimal patient care while working in a dynamic medical environment. Typically, athletic trainers earn a salary of $38,000 to $82,000 per year, with the average salary, as of 2014, at $55,036.