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Do I Need a Referral for Performance Athletic Training in College Station?

Learn if you need a referral for performance athletic training in College Station, TX. Discover how ATR Sports Medicine offers direct access and elite care.
Dan Jacobi, MA, ATC, LAT
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Understanding Your Healthcare Partner: What is an Athletic Trainer?

Certified Athletic Trainers (ATCs/LATs) are highly trained healthcare professionals who prevent, assess, and treat sports and exercise-related injuries—often working under physician direction in Texas. Learn how athletic trainers differ from physical therapists and how both support recovery and performance.
Dan Jacobi, MA, ATC, LAT
January 22, 2026

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