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VALDOSTA STATE MAGAZINE 79 injuries from taking place in the future,” he said. “For our elderly populations, one of their biggest concerns is tripping and falling. I can assess their fall risk and then do balance work to make things better.” The Athletic Training Clinic charges $20 a visit, which Hutchison said is significantly cheaper than other clinics. “We get a lot of patients who may have a really high insurance deductible, and they’re not necessarily able to afford rehab services at another clinic,” he said. “Because we offer our services at a nominal fee. Our clinic is a good fit for a lot of people.” On Moch’s road to recovery, she visited the Athletic Training Clinic three times a week for 30-to-45-minute sessions. Much of that time was spent on the antigravity treadmill, which helped her to walk again as soon as possible. Hutchison set goals with her and walked her through exercises designed to improve her range of motion. “When I first went to Sean, I couldn’t lift my leg off of the bed,” Moch said. “I could look at my leg, and it wouldn’t move, which is really frustrating. Now I have full range of motion with my leg. Now I can ride a bike again, which is one of my favorite things to do.” In addition to the care offered to clients, the CEMR provides in-depth and practical experience to athletic training and exercise physiology students, who work in the center under the guidance of Thomas and Hutchison. “We’re letting students practice all their skills here, which creates a great learning environment,” Hutchison said. “They get to work with real patients. Because we’re part of the university, they’re able to do a lot more than they would if they were at an outside entity. They’re really able to get hands-on experience.” Kanya Lewis, an athletic training major from Albany, Georgia, said his work in the Athletic Training Clinic has given him “experience in working with older patients, more confidence in my ability and skills, and organizational and administrative skills in regards to running a clinic.” “The CEMR experience is very hands-on and personable,” said Lewis, who expects to graduate in Spring 2018 with a Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training. “Patients don’t feel as though they are just another check walking through the door.” Thomas employs graduate and undergraduate students in the Fitness and Wellness Center; they assist with demonstrating exercises and creating exercise programs. “The CEMR is my major in practical application, and it is giving me a real-world perspective on how to use what I learn in class,” said Breanna Trueblood, an exercise physiology major from Warner Robins, Georgia, who expects to graduate with a Bachelor of Science in The CEMR experience is very hands-on and personable. Patients don’t feel as though they are just another check walking through the door. — KANYA LEWIS “ “