From performance injury evaluations to paper cranes: WVU Athletic Training alumna Val Bustamante discusses her journey with Cirque du Soleil

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From performance injury evaluations to paper cranes: WVU Athletic Training alumna Val Bustamante discusses her journey with Cirque du Soleil

Cirque du Soleil shows are famous for their stunning aerial performances, world-class acrobatics, amazing contortion acts and captivating blend of theater, music and dance. While the audience is mesmerized by the magic happening on stage, Val Bustamante, a West Virginia University School of Medicine Athletic Training alumna, works behind the scenes to ensure the performers remain healthy and injury-free.