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Athletic Training

Supporting the athletic training profession—on the sideline, in the training room, and beyond.

Athletic trainers play a vital role in athlete health, performance, and recovery. Chattanooga® proudly supports the profession by focusing on education, access, and long-term partnership—not just equipment.

Our connection to athletic training is foundational. Chattanooga was founded in 1947 by athletic trainer, Lee Jensen, with a mission rooted in helping clinicians better care for athletes. That practitioner-first mindset continues to guide how we support the profession today.

Our commitment to athletic trainers includes:

  • BOC-approved continuing education through LightForce®
  • MSAT curriculum collaboration and student lab support
  • Partnerships with professional and collegiate organizations
  • Clinically trusted technology used across elite sports environments

Together, we help athletic trainers deliver safe and evidence-based care.

 

Education & Continuing Professional Development

BOC-approved learning designed for real-world practice

LightForce® offers a BOC-approved continuing education course on photobiomodulation that focus on the practical application of laser therapy. Athletic trainers can earn CEUs while learning treatment techniques used in professional, collegiate, industrial, and outpatient settings. To learn more, visit the course link here. Use Promo Code: free100 when you register to receive the course for FREE.

 

MSAT Program & Student Lab Support

Preparing the next generation of athletic trainers

We collaborate with MSAT programs nationwide to support curriculum development and hands-on learning. Through student labs and faculty collaboration, Chattanooga helps ensure graduates are prepared to confidently treat patients using modern clinical technology.

 

Testimonials

Jake Pfeil, MS - Director of Sports Medicine, Atlanta Falcons
We've been using the LightForce® laser in the athletic training rooms that I've worked in for as long as I can remember. Players ask for the laser, and it becomes a part of their routine.

- Jake Pfeil, MS - Director of Sports Medicine, Atlanta Falcons

Jeff Ferguson, MS, ATC, LAT - Vice President of Player Health and Performance, Jacksonville Jaguars
The interesting component with LightForce® is that we can use [it] to keep players on the field, whether it's an acute condition... or whether it's a chronic condition. There [are] so many applications with the LightForce [laser] that it's amazing.

- Jeff Ferguson, MS, ATC, LAT - Vice President of Player Health and Performance, Jacksonville Jaguars

Phil Buzzerio, MS, ATC - Assistant Athletic Trainer, New York Giants
Our players liked the [LightForce® laser] so much and it was getting used so much that we had no choice but to get a second one. Anything that we can do… that has good scientific background and that the players can buy into is a positive.

- Phil Buzzerio, MS, ATC - Assistant Athletic Trainer, New York Giants

Tony Taylor, MS, ATC
We've used the [LightForce laser] on everything from minutes-old acute injuries to significant chronic injuries...we've had great experiences, our athletes love it, they keep coming back wanting it again... We love the LightForce [laser].

- Tony Taylor, MS, ATC

Steven Stepp, ATC, LTC
The [LightForce] laser has been the single-most impactful modality that I have used in three decades of treating athletes and physically active people.

- Steven Stepp, ATC, LTC

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Our Key Opinion Leaders

 

Chattanooga collaborates with respected clinicians, educators, and professional leaders who help shape best practices across the athletic training profession. Their expertise informs our education programs, partnerships, and commitment to evidence-based care.

Dr. Leigh Weiss, PT, DPT, MS, ATC

Dr. Leigh Weiss, PT, DPT, MS, ATC

Director of Rehabilitation & Physical Therapist, New York Giants

Dr. Leigh Weiss has 15+ years in professional football, sports medicine, and athletic training, and is an expert in sports rehab, injury prevention, performance, with numerous publications, presentations, and leadership roles in the NFL, NATA, and APTA.

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Dr. Chris Arrigo, MS, PT, ATC, Cert. DN

Dr. Chris Arrigo, MS, PT, ATC, Cert. DN

Owner & Sports Physical Therapist/Athletic Trainer, Advanced Rehabilitation

Dr. Chris Arrigo is an experienced physical therapist and athletic trainer with 30+ years in sports medicine. He owns Advanced Rehabilitation, teaches at Florida International University, and has worked with professional baseball and football athletes.

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Dr. Karin Grävare Silbernagel, PT, ATC, PhD

Dr. Karin Grävare Silbernagel, PT, ATC, PhD

Professor & Associate Chair, University of Delaware Department of Physical Therapy

Dr. Silbernagel is a world-renowned athletic trainer and researcher with 30+ years’ experience, 160+ peer-reviewed publications, and a recipient of multiple NIH grants and major APTA honors with expertise in tendon and lower leg injuries.

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Our Partners

We are honored to support industry organizations that represent and advocate for athletic trainers nationwide. These partnerships reinforce our shared commitment to athlete safety, clinician education, and professional excellence.

Academic Outreach

Chattanooga® partners with universities and MSAT programs across the country to deliver immersive, hands-on learning experiences that prepare athletic training students to utilize treatment technologies, like high-intensity laser therapy (HILT), extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT), and neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) in real-world settings upon graduation.

In June 2025, Chattanooga® sponsored the Lower Extremity Tendinopathy: Physical Therapy and Athletic Training Professional Development Course at the University of Delaware, a program designed to advance evidence-based care for one of the most common and challenging conditions in rehabilitation and sports medicine. Developed for athletic trainers and physical therapists, the course focused on practical, clinically relevant strategies to improve outcomes across performance, return-to-play, and rehabilitation settings. The program featured hands-on workshops using Chattanooga technologies—including LightForce® laser therapy, Intelect® shockwave therapy, and neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES)—along with expert instruction from leading clinicians and researchers.
In November 2024, Chattanooga® led a hands-on shockwave therapy course for the University of North Florida’s M.S. in Athletic Training (MSAT) program. Students gained practical knowledge about shockwave therapy and its role in patient care. We’re proud to support future athletic trainers in their journey to improve outcomes for their patients.

Recommended Resources

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Recommended eBooks & White Papers

Recommended Events

Blogs

Recommended Webinars

BEHIND THE SCENES: MANAGING SOFT TISSUE INJURIES IN PROFESSIONAL FOOTBALL
February 12, 2026 Watch Time: 37 mins High-Intensity Laser Therapy
BEHIND THE SCENES: MANAGING SOFT TISSUE INJURIES IN PROFESSIONAL FOOTBALL

Step inside the professional football athletic training room with Assistant Athletic Trainer & Physical Therapist for the New York Giants, Dillon ...

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BRIDGING THE GAP: INJURY PREVENTION & RECOVERY WITH GLOBAL SPORTS REHAB LEADER DR. HOLLY SILVERS-GRANELLI
February 5, 2026 Watch Time: 45 mins. High-Intensity Laser Therapy
BRIDGING THE GAP: INJURY PREVENTION & RECOVERY WITH GLOBAL SPORTS REHAB LEADER DR. HOLLY SILVERS-GRANELLI

Join us for a compelling conversation with Dr. Holly Silvers-Granelli, PhD, MPT*, world-renowned physical therapist, biomechanist, and recognized lead...

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DUAL-MODALITY TREATMENT STRATEGIES FOR THROWING ATHLETES & SHOULDER IMPINGEMENT PATIENTS
February 5, 2026 Watch Time: 62 mins High-Intensity Laser Therapy
DUAL-MODALITY TREATMENT STRATEGIES FOR THROWING ATHLETES & SHOULDER IMPINGEMENT PATIENTS

Healthcare professionals are increasingly encountering cases of shoulder impingement, particularly among throwing athletes. Understanding the nuances ...

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ACL PREVENTION IN YOUTH SOCCER - PART 1
February 5, 2026 Watch Time: 53 mins High-Intensity Laser Therapy
ACL PREVENTION IN YOUTH SOCCER - PART 1

Join us for an insightful webinar featuring Holly Silvers-Granelli, PhD, PT, MPT, Chair of Major League Soccer's Medical Assessment Research Committee...

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ACL PREVENTION IN YOUTH SOCCER - PART 2
February 5, 2026 Watch Time: 43 mins High-Intensity Laser Therapy
ACL PREVENTION IN YOUTH SOCCER - PART 2

Building on the foundational knowledge shared in Part 1 of our ACL Prevention in Youth Soccer webinar series, Holly Silvers-Granelli, PhD, PT, MPT, Ch...

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Dr. Leigh Weiss, PT, DPT, MS, ATC; Dr. Chris Arrigo, MS, PT, ATC, Cert. DN; and Dr. Karin Grävare Silbernagel, PT, ATC, PhD are paid consultants of Enovis™.

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