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This resolution formally designates March as Tennessee Athletic Training Month, acknowledging the critical role athletic trainers play in healthcare. The resolution highlights that athletic trainers are health care professionals who work with physicians to provide preventative services, emergency care, clinical diagnoses, therapeutic interventions, and rehabilitation for injuries and medical conditions. It recognizes that the athletic training profession is officially acknowledged by major health organizations like the American Medical Association and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The resolution emphasizes that athletic trainers have a long history of providing quality healthcare for athletes and physically active individuals across various levels of sports, from youth to professional. By officially designating a month to celebrate these professionals, Tennessee aims to promote awareness of athletic trainers' contributions to maintaining the health and safety of the state's residents, particularly in preventing and managing injuries. The resolution serves as an official recognition of the important work done by athletic trainers and seeks to highlight their valuable services to the community.

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