Transcript Sports Medicine - Wando High School

Unit 1
Chapter 1: Intro to Sports Medicine & Athletic Health Care
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Multidisciplinary approach to health care for
people seriously involved in exercise & sport
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Sports Medicine: the study and application
of medical knowledge to aspects of exercise
& injury prevention
 Encompasses a variety of health care professions
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Sports medicine and
Athletic Training date
back to ancient Rome
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The first “athletic trainers”
were actually physicians
working with gladiators
 The most famous was
Herodicus of Megara**
▪ first use of therapeutic exercise
for the treatment of disease
and maintenance of health is
credited to him
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Roman Empire fell and interest in athletics
declined
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Sports medicine/Athletic Training did not emerge
again until the early 20th century
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Many early athletic trainers were team managers
who taped ankles and performed basic first aid
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Most were self taught and are responsible for a
lot of techniques
 Started developing into a recognized
field in early 20th century
 Need for rehabilitating military veterans
 Desire to understand & extend the limits
of human performance increased during
the late 19th/ early 20th century
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The American College of
Sports Medicine was
founded in 1954
 Promote trained
physicians as an athlete’s
first contact when injured
 Merging of different fields
with a common focus 
national health & fitness
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Sports Medicine becomes a popular term 
“sports medicine specialists”
 Marketing tool to gain new business
 But…they lacked training needed to provide the
right kind of care for their patients
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True sports medicine specialists are highly
trained professionals  address specific
needs of athletes
 Goal:
 Promote lifelong fitness and wellness
 Encourage illness & injury prevention
 Consists of two parts:
 Central team
 Peripheral team
 Central Team: focused specifically
on the athlete
 The athlete
 The athlete’s parent or guardian
 The Team physician
 Certified Athletic Trainer
 Coach
 Peripheral Team: helps fulfill specific
needs to the central team
 Primary care physician
 Student assistant
 Pediatrician
 Cardiologist
 Dentist
 Sports Nutritionist
Peripheral Team
Physical
Therapist
Sport
Psychologist
Athlete
Primary Care
Physician
Athletic
Trainer
Team
Physician
Central
Team Coaches
Parent/Guardian
Sport
Nutritionist
Dentist
Pediatrician
Cardiologist
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Injury prevention is
primary concern 
cannot always prevent
 they must be cared for in the
most efficient manner
possible when they do occur
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The sports medicine
team must work closely
together to ensure that
all injuries are properly
managed
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Skills & Personal Qualities for Individuals in
Therapeutic Careers
 Stamina and ability to adapt
 Empathy
 Sense of Humor
 Ability to communicate
 Intellectual curiosity
 Personal ethics
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Major link between
athletic program &
medical community for
the care & safety of the
athlete
Communication
between the ATC,
parent, athlete, coach
and other therapeutic
professionals is
essential
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Education
 Bachelors or Masters degree in Athletic
Training/Sports Medicine
 800 to 1500 practical hours of direct
supervision in a curriculum approved
program.
 Successful completion of NATA exam.
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Career settings
 College/University athletic departments
 High School athletic departments
 Professional Sports Teams
 Sports Medicine Clinics, and Physical
Therapy Clinics
Develop exercise
routines and educate
people about the
benefits of exercise
 Teach at colleges and
universities
 Perform research
regarding the effects of
exercise on the body
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Education
 Bachelors, Masters, or Doctorate degree in Exercise
Physiology
 No licensing is currently available.
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Career settings
 Private practice
 gyms/fitness facilities
 human performance labs/research
 corporate fitness programs
 rehabilitation clinics and programs
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Help people with physical or
emotional difficulties to
overcome, correct or adjust to
their particular problems.
Use various activities to assist the
patient in learning new skills for
daily living or for preparing to
return to work
 Treatments are designed to help the
patient acquire independence and
regain lost functions
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Physical
exercises/activities to:
 Increase strength and
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dexterity
Visual acuity
Decision-making
Reasoning
Problem-solving
Memory
Sequencing
Coordination
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Requirements
 Master’s degree from
accredited OT
program
 Pass NBCOT exam
 Licensed
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Physicians examine
patients, order tests, make
diagnoses, treat diseases
and disorders, and teach
preventive health
physicians who specialize
in the surgical treatment
of orthopedic (bones,
muscles and soft tissue)
injuries
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Education
 Doctorate degree in medicine
(successful completion of
medical school)
 Internship
 Residency
 optional fellowship to
specialize further. Successful
completion of multiple board
examinations.
 Career settings - Hospitals and Clinics
 Specialties available:
▪ Sports medicine
▪ Hand surgery
▪ General orthopedics
▪ Spine
▪ Pediatrics
▪ Geriatrics.
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Family & Team Doctor
 Promote life long fitness & wellness
 4 yrs college  (pre-med)
 4 yrs medical school
 3-4 yr residency
 2 yr fellowship to specialize in sports medicine  pass
rigorous examination that covers the medical and
musculoskeletal aspects of sports medicine
 Balance of care between family doctor & sports
medicine physician provides the most complete
information & treatment
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Physician Assistant
 Work as part of a team with
physicians  extension of a
physician
 Education:
▪ Bachelors degree
▪ 2-3 years with an accredited PA
program
▪ Pass PANCE exam
▪ 100 hrs of CME every 2 yrs
▪ Recertification exam every 6 years
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Physician Assistant
 Duties:
▪ Medical history & physical
examinations
▪ Diagnose & treat illnesses
▪ Order & interpret tests
▪ Preventative health
counseling
▪ Perform/assist in surgery
▪ Prescribe medications
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Physical Therapist (PT)
 Healthcare profession that helps people with
many different types of medical afflictions
 Originally called “restorative aides” during WWI
 Areas of service:
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Pediatrics
Sports medicine & orthopedics
Neurology
Home health
Geriatrics
Aquatic therapy
Wound care
Women’s health
Cardiopulmonary rehabilitation
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Work in a variety of settings
 Hospitals/clinics
 Nursing homes
 Schools
 Outpatient clinics
 Home environments
 Industrial companies
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Education
 Bachelors Degree
 Attend 2-3 year PT school
 Pass National exam
 Continuing education
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Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
 Work with physical therapists to assist with patient care
 Work under the supervision of a PT
 Not responsible for initial evaluation of patient, progress
notes to the doctor, or discharge summaries
▪ Note patient’s response to treatment
 Duties:
▪ Help develop treatment plans
▪ Documenting treatment progress
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Chiropractor
 Spinal manipulation to promote
body’s natural healing process
 Conservative management of
neuromuscular disorders for back
pain, neck pain, and headaches
 Education
▪ 2 years of an undergraduate degree
▪ 90 hours of courses in Biology, psychology,
physics, organic/inorganic chemistry
▪ 4 years of chiropractic school
 State licensure
 Pass National Board of Chiropractic
Examiners’ test
 Continuing education courses
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Massage Therapist (L.M.T)
 Work along with physicians &
other medical therapists to
promote health & healing
 One of the oldest methods used
 Relieve pain & reduce stress
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Massage Therapist
 Education:
▪ High school diploma
▪ Post-secondary education is useful
▪ Anatomy, physiology, psychology, humanities, &
businesses
▪ 300-1,000 hours of in-class training
▪ Recommend training at an accredited program
▪ Anatomy & physiology, kinesiology, theory &
practice of massage therapy, hands-on practice,
ethics & business
 May require passing the National
Certification Board for Therapeutic
Massage & Bodywork
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Certified Strength &
Conditioning Specialist/Personal
Trainer (CSCS)
 Apply scientific knowledge to
train athletes for the primary goal
of improving athletic performance
 Design & implement safe and
effective strength & conditioning
programs
 Guidance regarding nutrition &
injury prevention
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CSCS
 Education:
▪ Bachelors degree or
chiropractic medicine
degree
▪ Current CPR & AED
certification
▪ Pass the CSCS national
exam
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National Strength &
Conditioning
Association Certified
Personal Trainer (NSCACPT)
 Works one-on-one with
clients in schools, health &
fitness clubs, and even in
client’s house
 NSCA-CPT
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Sports Nutritionist
 Develop correct diets for athletes and instruct
on supplements & dietary aids
 Specialized diets geared towards specific
athletic events can improve performance
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Sport Psychologist
 Trained in athletic
motivation &
performance
▪ using goal setting, imagery
& other techniques to give
athletes an “edge”
 Found in clinical,
educational, private &
professional settings
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Sports Coach
 Teach athletes how to compete without injury
 Good communication among coach, athlete, and
certified athletic trainers ensures best care for all
athletes
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Parents
 Should be actively engaged in prevention & treatment
of their child’s injuries
 Can be directly involved with all sports medicine
specialists, educate their children, and be active in
giving proper nutrition & conditioning