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Chapter 1: The Sports Medicine Team: Defining Roles

Chapter 1: The Sports Medicine Team: Defining Roles. Injury is a part of athletics Athletes have a right to expect that those who are overseeing their particular sport view their health and safety as a priority Critical to have individuals that are aware of both treatment and prevention

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Chapter 1: The Sports Medicine Team: Defining Roles

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  1. Chapter 1: The Sports Medicine Team: Defining Roles

  2. Injury is a part of athletics • Athletes have a right to expect that those who are overseeing their particular sport view their health and safety as a priority • Critical to have individuals that are aware of both treatment and prevention • This is where the Athletic Trainer (ATC) comes in • ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

  3. What Is Sports Medicine ? • Sports medicine refers to a broad field of medical practices related to physical activity and sport • Defined by American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) as multidisciplinary • Clinical application in these areas is aimed at improving and maintaining functional capacities for physical activity • Sports medicine generally focuses on areas of ___________________________________________________________

  4. Sports Medicine Human Performance Injury Management Exercise Physiology Practice of Medicine Biomechanics Sports Physical Therapy Sport Psychology Athletic Training Sports Nutrition Sports Massage

  5. Sports Medicine Organizations • Sports medicine organizations tend to have many goals • Upgrade field by devising and maintaining a set of professional standards (code of ethics) • Bring professionals together in collegial fashion for exchange of ideas, critical thinking and research for advancement of profession • ____________________________________________________________________________________ • Many national organizations have state and local associations, serving as extensions of the larger body

  6. Historical Development of Sports Medicine Organizations • International Federation of Sports Medicine (1928) • American Academy of Family Physicians (1947) • National Athletic Trainers Association (1950) • American College of Sports Medicine (1954) • American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (1972) • National Strength and Conditioning Association (1978) • Sports Physical Therapy Section of APTA (1981) • NCAA Committee on Competitive Safeguards and Medical Aspects of Sports (1985)

  7. THE ATCRead Box 1-2; p.13 • Must graduate from an approved CAATE program • Certified by NATABOC • Licensed in most states • Professional associations: NATA, MAATA and VATA • CEUs – What are they? • 1 CEU per contact hour • How do we gain CEUs?

  8. The Primary Members on the Sports Medicine Team Team Physician, ATC, Coach and Athlete

  9. Requires a group effort to be most effective • Involves a number of individuals • Each member of the team must perform specific functions relative to caring for the injured athlete • Each member of the team who cares for athletes should be 1st aid/CPR certified

  10. Responsibilities of the Team Physician • Athletic trainer works under direct supervision of physician • Physician assumes a number of roles • __________________________ • Resource for other team members • Diagnoses all injuries • Physician and ATC must be able to work together • ___________________________________

  11. Compiling medical histories and conducting physical exams • ____________________________ • Deciding on disqualifications • Physician must have the final say on when the athlete should return to activity • ___________________________ • It is imperative that the team physician promote and maintain consistently high quality care

  12. Roles and Responsibilities of the Athletic Trainer • ___________________________________________________________________ • _________________________________________________________________ • May be employed in a variety of settings • Colleges/Universities/Secondary schools • Sports medicine clinics / Corporate settings • Amateur/Professional athletics • Military/NASA • Equipments sales/marketing

  13. Must have extensive background in formal academic preparation and supervised practical experience • Guidelines are set Board of Certification • Both in academic coursework and clinical experience • Upon meeting the educational guidelines applicants are eligible to sit for the examination • Upon passing the certification examination = BOC certification as an athletic trainer • Credential of ATC

  14. Injury prevention Ensure appropriate training, monitor environment, nutrition, maintain & fitting equipment, appropriate use of medication Recognition, evaluation, assessment of injuries Immediate care of injuries and illnesses (Minimum of CPR and First Aid) Treatment, rehabilitation and reconditioning Knowledge of equipment, manual therapy, therapeutic modalities Organization & administration Budgeting, inventory, injury records, supervision of assistants and students, dealing with insurance matters Professional responsibility Educating the public through seminars, research & providing good care

  15. Role of the Coach in the Sports Medicine Team • Coach must be aware of the responsibilities of each individual associated with the team • If there is no athletic trainer, this becomes even more critical • ____________________________________________________________________ • All coaches should be certified in CPR1,2,3 and in basic First Aid1,2 (Red Cross1, National Safety Council2 or American Heart Association3)

  16. ________________________________________________ Must provide high quality and properly fit protective equipment Apply proper first aid if necessary ____________________________________________ Possess appropriate coaching licenses and certifications _______________________________________________________________ Continuing education Function as a coach

  17. Relationship Between the Sports Medicine Team and Athlete • Primary concern should be that of the athlete • All individuals must work cooperatively in the best interest of the athlete • __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ • Close communication between all parties involved is critical

  18. All parties must work to develop solid working relationship • Each member will have to gain trust and confidence in the skills and abilities of each other • Imperative that the athlete is kept well-informed • __________________________________________________________________________________________

  19. Other Members of the Sports Medicine Team • Physicians • Dentist • Podiatrist • Nurse • Physicians Assistant • Sports Chiropractors • Physical Therapist • Massage Therapist • Orthotist/prosthetist • Parents • Exercise Physiologist • Biomechanist • Nutritionist • Sport Psychologist • Emergency Medical Specialists • Equipment Personnel • Strength and Conditioning Coach • Administration

  20. The Role of the Strength & Conditioning Coaches in the Sports Medicine Team • _________________________________ • Often employed at the collegiate level for both team and individual training sessions • ____________________________________ • All strength & conditioning coaches should be certified in CPR1,2,3 and in basic First Aid1,2 (Red Cross1, National Safety Council2 or American Heart Association3)

  21. Must work with the athletic trainer when it __________________________________________________________________________ • Strength & conditioning coaches are typically not available at the high school level • _____________________________________________________________________________ • Will require both program development and overseeing the weight room

  22. The Role of the Athletic Administrator in the Sports Medicine Team • Has a significant impact on the sports medicine team • Responsible for hiring personnel (_______________________________________________________________________________________________) • Must be sure that all individuals have the necessary credentials and are willing to work as a team

  23. Must also oversee and develop policies & procedures, risk management plan, and emergency action plans • Responsible for the budget and funding all aspects of an athletic healthcare program • ____________________________________ • Commitment of the administrator can have a tremendous impact on the success of the athletic program

  24. Family and the Sports Medicine Team • Parents will also be involved at the high school and junior high school level • Parent’s decision must be of a primary consideration • Athletic trainer must be prepared to deal with multiple healthcare providers at parents request • May be dictated via parent’s insurance plan

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