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 work with people of all ages and all skill levels, from young children to soldiers and professional athletes. Athletic trainers are usually one of the first healthcare providers on the scene when injuries occur on the field.