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Athletic trainers (ATs) are highly qualified, multi-skilled health care professionals who render service or treatment, under the direction of or in collaboration with a physician, in accordance with their education, training and the state's statutes, rules and regulations. As a part of the health care team, services provided by athletic trainers include primary care, injury and illness prevention, wellness promotion and education, emergent care, examination and clinical diagnosis, therapeutic intervention and rehabilitation of injuries and medical conditions. The NATA Code of Ethics states the principles of ethical behavior that should be followed in the practice of athletic training."

The Rhode Island Athletic Trainers’ Association is the professional membership association for certified athletic trainers who support the athletic training profession in the state of Rhode Island. We are a member organization of the National Athletic Trainer's Association, District One.

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Kelly Teixeira, ATC joined The National Collegiate Rugby All-Americans for a 3 week tour in France. The tour consisted of 32 players representing 20 schools from 8 conferences and 15 states. The tour commemorated the 100 year anniversary of the United States defeating France to win the gold medal at the 1924 Paris Olympics. This trip also fell on the 80th anniversary of D-Day.

The tour party made several educational experiences including training at Juno Beach, visiting the Normandy American Military Cemetery, the Overlord Museum on Omaha Beach, and the Memorial for Fighting France, a dedication to members of the French resistance killed during WWII. The team laid a wreath on July 4th at the Suresnes American Cemetery and Memorial, the resting place for 1,559 American casualties of WWI and 24 unknown soldiers from WWII.

The team was undefeated in competitions during the tour. The opening game with the All Americans playing against Belgium's U23s. The All Americans came out victorious with a 36-20 win. The team’s second game against Gendarmerie Nationale had a bigger challenge, coming back twice from a deficit to win 17-7. The final game took place in Paris against the French Universities with a thrilling victory of 25-19 on July 4th.

Kelly Teixeira, head athletic trainer for Brown University’s Mens’ Rugby Club, was one of two ATCs who joined the medical staff traveling with the team. Kelly provided daily rehab treatments for injuries, pre and post game treatments, and game coverage. Working as a part of the medical staff she collaborated with the onsite doctor and strength and conditioning trainers for adjustments for training regimes.

The success of this inaugural tour allows for a 10 year plan for more high performance opportunities for players, coaches, and the administrative staff for the upcoming 2031 and 2033 Rugby World Cups.

ATC Spotlight

Listen now to Past RIATA President Valerie Webber on 103.7 WEEI and Community Matters with Scott Cordischi, discussing the importance of Athletic Trainer's and Emergency Action Plans.

Valerie Webber on 103.7

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