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by Lynn Van Ost (Author), Karen Lew Feirman (Author), Karen Manfré (Author)
Now, newly updated for its platinum anniversary, the Seventh Edition continues a tradition of excellence while serving as a premier guide to successfully achieving certification as an athletic trainer.
Author Biography
Lynn Van Ost, MEd, RN, PT, ATC, graduated in 1982 with a bachelor's degree in nursing from West Chester State College in West Chester, Pennsylvania; was certified by the Board of Certification in athletic training in 1984; graduated in 1987 from Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with a master's degree in sports medicine/athletic training; and received a second bachelor's degree in physical therapy in 1988 from Temple University. In addition to treating the general orthopedic population as a physical therapist, she has worked with both amateur and professional athletes and has more than 11 years of experience as an athletic trainer working with Olympic-level elite athletes at numerous international events, including the 1992 and 1996 Summer Olympic games. She currently works for Doctors of Physical Therapy, LLC as an Onsite Physical Therapist.
Karen Lew Feirman, DHSc, LAT, ATC, University of West Florida, Pensacola, Florida.
Karen Manfré, LAT, Retired, Hunterdon Central Regional High School, Flemington, New Jersey.
