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Primary Care Sports Medicine UI Sports Medicine Rounds August 23, 2007

Primary Care Sports Medicine UI Sports Medicine Rounds August 23, 2007. Paul W. Baumert, Jr. M.D., FAAFP. Primary Care Sports Medicine. Sports medicine recognized as a subspecialty of primary care medicine by American Board of Medical Specialists since 1989

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Primary Care Sports Medicine UI Sports Medicine Rounds August 23, 2007

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  1. Primary Care Sports MedicineUI Sports Medicine RoundsAugust 23, 2007 Paul W. Baumert, Jr. M.D., FAAFP

  2. Primary Care Sports Medicine • Sports medicine recognized as a subspecialty of primary care medicine by American Board of Medical Specialists since 1989 • Over 70 primary care sports medicine fellowships in US • Over 1000 board-certified primary care sports medicine physicians in US

  3. Founded in 1991 by a group of primary care physicians who recognized: Need for an organization within field of sports medicine that approached athletes, exercising individuals, and teams comprehensively Orthopedic Medical Nutritional Psychosocial Brother/sister organization to AOSSM AMSSM

  4. Experienced sports medicine physicians with primary specialty in: Family practice, internal medicine, emergency medicine, pediatrics, physical medicine and rehabilitation Are board certified in primary specialty Additional subspecialty qualification for family practice, internal medicine, emergency medicine, and pediatrics available after passing a qualification examination (first available in 1993) Primary Care Sports Medicine Physician

  5. Since 1998, board certification requires an additional 1-2 years of sports medicine training through accredited primary care sports medicine fellowship Many PCSM physicians work in academic settings and continue to actively participate in sports medicine societies and continuing education programs Primary Care Sports Medicine Physician

  6. PCSM physicians have received extensive training in the musculoskeletal aspects of sports medicine Frequently works together with orthopedic surgeon to care for athletes and teams PCSM physicians: Expedite referrals to orthopedic/sports surgeon appropriately when indicated Guide referrals to appropriate rehabilitative care and ancillary services Better equipped than primary care counterparts to take care of a musculoskeletal problem Primary Care Sports Medicine Physician

  7. PCSM physicians have received additional training in non-musculoskeletal aspects of sports medicine: Mild traumatic brain injury (concussion) and other head injuries Athletes with acute and chronic illnesses (such as infections, diabetes, etc.) Nutrition, supplements, ergogenic aids and performance issues Primary Care Sports Medicine Physician

  8. Additional training: “Return to play” decisions in sick or injured athlete Exercise prescription Strength training and other conditioning Healthy lifestyle promotion Injury prevention Primary Care Sports Medicine Physician

  9. Pre-participation physical examinations Communication with: Athletic trainers, coaches, school administrators, athletes and families Sports psychology Substance use Other PCSM Physician Responsibilities

  10. Team physicians for local and national teams and clubs Event physicians Coordinators of global medical and rehabilitative care of athletes within the “sports medicine team” Other PCSM Physician Responsibilities

  11. Many PCSM physicians become leaders of the “sports medicine team” involving: Specialty physicians and surgeons Athletic trainers Physical therapists Coaches Athletes Other sports personnel Primary Care Sports Medicine Physician

  12. Applies sports medicine concepts to athletes of all levels Grade school High school College Professional Recreational (“weekend warrior”) Ideally, able to use sports medicine concepts in their care of nonathletic patients Primary Care Sports Medicine Physician

  13. www.amssm.org Find a sports medicine doc Membership Sports medicine positions Forums and listserv Online Resources

  14. Fellowships Conferences Publications & position statements Press releases Case of the month Online Resources

  15. UISMC Primary Care Sports Medicine Physicians • Paul Baumert, M.D. (Family Medicine) • George Phillips, M.D. (Pediatrics) • Jason Blackham, M.D. (Internal Medicine)

  16. Questions?

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