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:
A bachelor's degree is the minimum requirement for an athletic trainer. College courses include human anatomy, physiology, nutrition, biomechanics, and other health and science related classes.Many accredited programs include clinical coursework as well as classroom study.thletic trainers are well-know for their work in the field of sports, however, they are actually found in a wide variety of settings. Hospitals, clinics, family physicians, and other health care facilities often employ athletic trainers to improve upon the medical care their patients are receiving.