By: James Farnsworth, PhD, LAT, ATC

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming athletic training, offering exciting opportunities to enhance care. However, with these advancements come important ethical considerations that must be addressed to ensure responsible integration.

Benefits of AI in Athletic Training

AI can significantly expand the capabilities of athletic trainers. For instance, AI-powered tools can analyze a patient's movement patterns in real-time, identifying subtle biomechanic

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● Answering 2 a.m. calls from athletes and taking them to the E.R. in the middle of the night

● Working a full week of back-to-back 10+ hour days

● Walking 10k+ steps two thirds into the shift, while rearranging schedules to accommodate supervisors’ availability, for technician evaluations

● Following up with 30+ technicians among several different departments

These are a few scenarios some ATs would describe as simply being Who We Are and What We Do. Other ATs have begun to realize that stronger boundaries should be set. Ultimately, we must decide what works best for us!