C H A P T E R 1

INTRODUCTION TO SPORTS MEDICINE

WHAT IS SPORTS MEDICINE?

HumanPerformance

InjuryManagement

Exercise Physiology Practice of Medicine

Biomechanics

Sport Psychology

Sports Nutrition

Sports Massage

Sports Physical Therapy

Athletic Training

THE PLAYERS ON THE SPORTS MEDICINE TEAM

• Physicians• Dentist• Podiatrist• Nurse• Physicians

Assistant• Physical Therapist• Athletic Trainer• Massage Therapist

• Exercise Physiologist• Biomechanist• Nutritionist• Sport Psychologist• Coaches• Strength &

Conditioning Specialist• Social Worker

THE PRIMARY PLAYERS

Athlete

Athletic Trainer

Physician Coach

Parents

PHYSICIAN

• Oversees Sports Medicine team• Makes final

decisions regarding patient care• MD, DO, PA-C, NPr

DENTIST, PODIATRIST, CHIROPRACTOR

• Specialized doctors• Focus on 1 body part• Teeth, feet, spine

• Dentist – emergency procedures• Podiatrist –

preventative• Chiropractor – both• DDS, DPM, DC

PHYSICAL THERAPIST

• Specializes in post-injury rehabilitation• Range of motion• Strength• Neural injuries

• Returning athletes to previous levels or better• PTA, PT, MPT, DPT,

_CS

NUTRITIONIST & REGISTERED DIETITIAN

• Dietary alterations or considerations• Food allergies• Forms goals• Weight loss• Weight management• Muscle:fat ratios• Weight gain

• RD, CCN, CNS

SPORTS PSYCHOLOGIST

• Specialize in advising and counseling athlete• Performance,

anxiety, relaxation

• PhD, PsyD

STRENGTH & CONDITIONING SPECIALIST

• Performance enhancement• Fitness programs• Goal-oriented

• Strength, speed, endurance• SCS, CSCS, PES

COACH

• Focus on sport-specific training• Skills• Formations• Concepts

• Certification for advanced levels only

PARENT

• Guardians• Decision-makers

for minors• Base of support &

encouragement

ATHLETIC TRAINER

• Most directly responsible for all phases of health care in an athletic environment• Injury prevention• Providing initial first aid

and injury management• Evaluating injuries• Designing and

supervising rehabilitation • Specific roles and

responsibilities are defined by the specific work situation

HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENTS 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 Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine

(1972)• National Strength and Conditioning Association

(1978)• American Academy of Pediatrics, Sports Committee

(1979)• Sports Physical Therapy Section of APTA (1981)• NCAA Committee on Competitive Safeguards and

Medical Aspects of Sports (1985)

INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION OF SPORTS MEDICINE (1928)

• Federation Internationale de Medecine Sportive (FIMS)• Created at the 1928 Olympic Games in St. Moritz,

Switzerland• Principal purpose to promote the study and

development of sports medicine throughout the world• Made up of national sports medicine associations

of over 100 countries• Organization is mulitdisciplinary, including many

disciplines that are concerned with physically active individuals

AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SPORTS MEDICINE (ACSM)

• Patterned after FIMS (Umbrella Organization)• Interested in the study of all aspects of sports• Membership composed of medical doctors, PhD’s,

physical educators, athletic trainers, coaches, exercise physiologists, biomechanists and others interested in sports

NATIONAL ATHLETIC TRAINERS’ ASSOCIATION (NATA)

• To enhance the quality of health care for athletes and those engaged in physical activity, and to advance the profession of athletic training through education and research in the prevention, evaluation, management and rehabilitation of injuries

http://www.nata.org

SPORTS MEDICINE CAREERS

• Often clinical in nature• Hands-on approach to patient healthcare

• Evaluative• Baseline levels• Pre- & post-tests• National norms/standards

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

• People skills• Communication skills• Leadership skills• Compassion & empathy• Good listening skills• Ability to follow directions & be a team player• Healthy body• Sincere desire to continually learn• Positive attitude

QUESTIONS?

• Internet Research:• 3 sports medicine

careers you are interested in• 10 facts of each• Education• Certification process• Job settings• characteristics

Due Weds 8/22 @ beginning of class.

10 points

HOMEWORK