Megan Faber, ATC, LAT, is a certified athletic trainer who specializes in helping skaters stay healthy, progress faster and extend their careers through strength training and injury management. Megan reignited her childhood love of skateboarding serving skaters at Woodward West and now provides Florida skaters and athletes with high-level performance training and injury prevention strategies. Explore Megan’s training videos and injury assessments on Instagram at @actionsportsatc.
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Chapters
00:00 Opening Credits and Music
00:34 Intro to Megan Faber, ATC, LAT
01:22 Discovering a Passion for Athletic Training
03:05 Education and Training Required for Athletic Training
05:32 Camp Woodward Experience
07:46 The Importance of Rest and Rehab After Injury
10:05 Importance of Strength Training for Skaters
12:44 Advice for Young Skaters and Parents
14:40 Gender Differences in Skateboarding Injuries
17:17 Strength and Flexibility for Mature Skaters
20:45 Taking Time to Rehab and Recover
22:19 Megan Following in Her Big Brother's Footsteps
24:12 Best Supplies to Keep in Your Backpack to Combat Injury
25:28 Understanding Compression and Support Gear
26:48 The Role of Ice in Injury Recovery (Not What You Think!)
28:28 Elevation and Anti-Inflammatories
29:45 Ankle Sprain Recovery vs. Break
33:25 Recognizing When to Rest
34:52 Taking Care of Your Body as a Skater
35:45 Athletic Training Resources for Skaters
36:52 Considering Athletic Training as a Career
38:27 Closing Credits and Music
