Sports Medicine: The Multidisciplinary Approach to Athletic Health Care

1. https://www.cteonline.org/resources/view/20497

2. Injuries http://fanbuzz.com/story/we-might-have-already-seen-the-worst-injury-of-the-2015-season/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jDcHNjsE3tU&list=PLUD_5r9hv7EbUilrmr00qVBMjtJ7CKeTa&index=4

3. Introduction to Sports Medicine Unit One: Sports Medicine- The Multidisciplinary Approach to Athletic Health Care

4. Sports Medicine • Multidisciplinary approach to health care • The study and application of scientific and medical knowledge to aspects of exercise and athletics • Specialists elicit help from many different disciplines • The aim is to promote health and fitness, while preventing, treating, & rehabilitating injury. • Developed into a recognized field in the early twentieth century

5. Sports Medicine (cont’d.) • History of sports medicine • American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) • Founded in 1954 • Athletes require broadly trained physician when first dealing with injury • “Sports medicine specialists” • goal national health and fitness • grown to include lots of different professions • promotes idea that athletes need a trained physician as soon as possible

6. Sports Medicine (cont’d.) • Sports medicine today • Focuses on physical performance and body condition • If a person aims to stay in shape, strenuous exercise and athletic participation is necessary • Comprised of all ages and both sexes • Americans & people around the world are involved in exercise today, young, old, men & women = increase risk of injury. Why? Athletes today = $$$ Injuries = NO $$$

7. Sports Medicine (cont’d.) • Sports medicine today (cont’d.) • Modern competitive sports have gone above and beyond past athletic activities • Business value • Strength of athletes • Level of importance placed on success

8. Professions Associated with Sports Medicine • Certified athletic trainers use a team approach for treatment: • Health professionals involved include: • School nurse • Family physician • Chiropractor • Specialists

9. Professions (cont’d.) • Team physicians • Refer athletes back to family physicians for primary care • Monitor progress • Family physicians • Have complete medical history • Supervise long-term care

10. Professions (cont’d.) • Physician assistant (PA) • Provide diagnostic and therapeutic patient care • Patient histories, physical examinations, order laboratory and diagnostic studies, and develop treatment plans • Physical therapists (PT) • Specialized areas • Work in a variety of settings

11. Professions (cont’d.) • Physical therapy assistant (PTA) • Works PT to provide patient care • Assists in developing and modifying treatment plans and documenting progress • Chiropractor • Conservative management of neuromusculoskeletal disorders & functional clinical conditions • Spinal manipulation

12. Professions (cont’d.) • Massage therapist • Work with physicians, nurses, and physical therapists • Promote health and healing and help manage stress

13. Professions (cont’d.) • Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist/Personal Trainer • Specialized fitness instructors • Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) • National Strength and Conditioning Association Certified Personal Trainer (NSCA-CPT) • American Council on Exercise (ACE) • National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)

14. Professions (cont’d.) • Sports nutritionist • Design special diets that allow the athlete to achieve their best results in athletic events • Sports psychologist • Well versed in athletics, motivation, and performance • Use goal setting and imagery

15. Professions (cont’d.) • The role of coaches in the athlete’s circle of care • Teaches and directs activities • Teaches how to compete without injury • Refers athletes to the certified athletic trainer or family physician as soon as an injury occurs

16. Professions (cont’d.) • The role of parents in the athlete’s circle of care • Good communication is helpful if an injury occurs • Should teach athletes to distinguish between discomfort and the pain of injury • Proper nutrition and conditioning should be discussed

17. Professions (cont’d.) • Certified Athletic Trainers • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_8h5VzIXZ1A&list=PL303EA481AF6C6B46&index=7 • Athletic Trainers vs Personal Trainers • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qw3RHKTkBMk&list=PL303EA481AF6C6B46&index=1 You can ask me any other questions you may have

18. 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

20. 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.

21. Conclusion • Sports and exercise have been a part of culture since long before the first Olympic Games in ancient Greece • Today’s athletes range in age • Athletes require specialized care that addresses a variety of different concerns • Best rendered by a variety of specialists