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Introduction to Sports Medicine & Athletic Training

Introduction to Sports Medicine & Athletic Training. Unit One: Sports Medicine- The Multidisciplinary Approach to Athletic Health Care. What is Sports Medicine Anyway?. It’s a multidisciplinary healthcare for people seriously involved in exercise and/or sports.

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Introduction to Sports Medicine & Athletic Training

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  1. Introduction to Sports Medicine & Athletic Training Unit One: Sports Medicine- The Multidisciplinary Approach to Athletic Health Care

  2. What is Sports Medicine Anyway? • It’s a multidisciplinary healthcare for people seriously involved in exercise and/or sports. • It’s also the study and application of scientific & medical knowledge to exercise and athletics. • The aim is to promote health and fitness, while preventing, treating, & rehabilitating injury. • Many different Health Care Professionals are needed to care for athletes!

  3. History of Sports Medicine • Gained recognition at the end of 19th / early 20th century. • The American College of Sports Medicine (ACMS) was founded in 1954. • ACMS • goal national health and fitness • grown to include lots of different professions • promotes idea that athletes need a trained physician as soon as possible

  4. Sports Medicine Today` • Focus is on physical electroencephalogram performance & the body’s electrocardiogram condition • Americans & people around the world are involved in exercise today, young, old, men & women = increase risk of injury. • Athletes today = $$$ Injuries = NO $$$ www.coloradosportschiro.com

  5. DID YOU KNOW… According to the US Department of Labor, careers in the health care industry are among the fastest growing fields for employment & are expected to grow by 26% through the year 2008!

  6. Professions of Sports Medicine • Team Approach • Members range from certified athletic trainers to the school nurse, family doctor, and chiropractor, and on to specialists for advanced care

  7. Athlete’s Circle of Care Sports Medicine Specialist Nutritionist PERSONAL FAMILY DOCTOR ATHLETIC TRAINING STAFF Sports Psychologist Physical Therapist COACHING STAFF ATHLETE Massage Therapist Personal Fitness Trainer PARENTS School Nurse Chiropractor

  8. Family/Team Doctor • Promotes lifelong fitness & wellness • Encourages prevention of illness and/or injury • Help to maximize function, minimize disability, and time away from sports, work, or school • How much education???

  9. Physician Assistant (PA) • Originated at Duke University in mid-1960’s • Work interdependently with physicians • Can write prescriptions

  10. Physical Therapist Perform treatments that require special training in… Therapeutic exercises Hydrotherapy Electrotherapy Procedures also deal with individual muscles and muscular movement.

  11. (PTA) Physical Therapy Assistant • Assists the PT in developing of treatment plans and documenting progress • Work under the supervision of a PT • Can modify Tx within scope of practice

  12. Chiropractor • The chiropractor is a health specialist who provides conservative management of neuromuscular disorders and functional clinical conditions.

  13. Massage Therapist • The massage therapist works with physicians, nurses, and physical therapists to promote health and healing and to help manage stress.

  14. Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialists • A certified strength and conditioning specialist (CSCS) designs and implements safe and effective strength and conditioning programs.

  15. National Strength and Conditioning Association Certified Personal Trainer (NSCA-CPT) • A National Strength & Conditioning Association Certified Personal Trainer (NSCA-CPT) designs & implements safe & effective strength & conditioning programs for individual clients.

  16. Sports Nutritionist • The sports nutritionist designs special diets capable of enhancing athletic performance. • Proper diet can result in better performance.

  17. Sports Psychologist • The sports psychologist works with athletes who are recovering from serious injury, giving emotional support and helping with goal-setting and motivation.

  18. The Role of Health Care Providers in the Athlete’s Circle of Care • The primary role of the health care providers involved in the care of athletes is to promote lifelong fitness and wellness, and to encourage prevention of illness and injury.

  19. The Role of Parents in the Athlete’s Circle of Care • Parents should maintain open communication with the athletic training staff regarding injury risk, athletic development, proper nutrition, and treatment of injuries.

  20. The End!

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