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:
Athletic trainers need at least a bachelorâs degree from an accredited college or university. Masterâs degree programs are also common, and may be preferred by some employers. Degree programs have classroom and clinical components, including science and health-related courses, such as biology, anatomy, physiology, and nutrition.