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  • 1.  How do you decompress?

    Posted 10-14-2025 02:50 PM

    With fall being one of the busiest times for me as an athletic trainer, what are some hobbies or tools you use to help you decompress after a long and rough week? I love to read or do crafts. Sometimes, I love just watching a movie or even professional sports. What do you all do?



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    Arianna Meikel ATC
    Olathe Health
    Overland Park KS
    (913) 687-0381
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  • 2.  RE: How do you decompress?

    Posted 10-22-2025 01:19 PM

    Cooking a nice meal on the weekends that I can actually eat right when I've cooked it instead of just heating up in a to-go container, going for a walk with a podcast, and reading are my favorites! I have a long commute right now and have been loving phone calls to friends and family members to help pass the time but find it's been a helpful outlet after a long or busy day too.



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    Emma Stratmoen MAT, LAT, ATC
    League One Volleyball
    Stillwater NE
    (651) 491-5246
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  • 3.  RE: How do you decompress?

    Posted 10-23-2025 07:23 AM

    I try to prioritize spending time with my wife whether that be going to the gym together or watching a mindless tv show on the couch with our pets. During my commute, I try to call family members to talk about something other than work or gain an outside perspective of a work situation from someone who does not see the situation through an athletic training lens. 



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    Noah Reisig LAT, ATC
    Austin Peay State University
    Clarksville TN
    (864) 908-9885
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  • 4.  RE: How do you decompress?

    Posted 29 days ago

    Following what seems to be some common themes, I love to read (though that's not always the best for my sleep...) or call a family member/friend on my way home from work. Also, if the weather is nice, I try to get out and go on a walk!



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    Lea Moose MAT, LAT, ATC
    Helena Orthopaedic Clinic
    Helena MT
    (913) 777-1369
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