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Careers in Sports medicine Chapter One

WHAT IS SPORTS MEDICINE? SPORTS MEDICINE = A BRANCH OF MEDICINE THAT DEALS WITH THE PREVENTION, EVALUATION, TREATMENT, AND REHABILITATION OF INJURIES THAT OCCUR TO ATHLETES. SPORTS MEDICINE = A BRANCH OF MEDICINE THAT DEALS WITH THE PREVENTION, EVALUATION, TREATMENT, AND REHABILITATION OF INJURIES THAT OCCUR TO ATHLETES.

Athletic trainer ATC (Certified Athletic Trainer)ATC (Certified Athletic Trainer) Provides care, prevention, assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries.Provides care, prevention, assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries. Works in various settings (Professional sports, colleges, high schools, clinics, industrial settings)Works in various settings (Professional sports, colleges, high schools, clinics, industrial settings)

Strength & conditioning specialist SCS (Strength and Conditioning Specialist)SCS (Strength and Conditioning Specialist) Evaluates existing levels of fitness and athleticism, along with helping increase the strength and endurance of an individual or team while promoting a healthier lifestyle.Evaluates existing levels of fitness and athleticism, along with helping increase the strength and endurance of an individual or team while promoting a healthier lifestyle. Gyms/Clinics – Personal Trainers, Fitness Instructor, SCSGyms/Clinics – Personal Trainers, Fitness Instructor, SCS High School/College – Strength CoachesHigh School/College – Strength Coaches

Physical therapist Involved with rehabilitation of patients recovering from injuries.Involved with rehabilitation of patients recovering from injuries. 4 year undergraduate degree, followed by a three year doctorate in physical therapy degree. (DPT – Doctorate of Physical Therapy)4 year undergraduate degree, followed by a three year doctorate in physical therapy degree. (DPT – Doctorate of Physical Therapy) Can work in many settings – hospitals, clinics, outpatient, and home care.Can work in many settings – hospitals, clinics, outpatient, and home care.

Physical therapy assistant Works under direct supervision of a physical therapist but is involved in clinical tasks such as patient care and recording treatments.Works under direct supervision of a physical therapist but is involved in clinical tasks such as patient care and recording treatments. Must earn a two-year associate’s degree.Must earn a two-year associate’s degree.

Physical therapy aide Works under the direction supervision of a physical therapist or physical therapy assistant (Not licensed to treat).Works under the direction supervision of a physical therapist or physical therapy assistant (Not licensed to treat). Helps keep treatment area clean and organized.Helps keep treatment area clean and organized. Performs clerical tasks – ordering supplies, answering phones, filling out insurance forms and other paperwork.Performs clerical tasks – ordering supplies, answering phones, filling out insurance forms and other paperwork.

nutritionist A nutritionist can assist an athlete with preparing a diet that can help with weight loss or weight gain, depending on the particular sport’s requirements. The nutritionist usually completes a four-year undergraduate curriculum in the field of food sciences, though advanced degrees are also available.

Sport psychologist The sports psychologist is often instrumental in helping athletes cope with sports injuries, and in some cases, the need to discontinue participation due to health-related issues. The person entering this field will generally complete an undergraduate degree in psychology and progress to a master’s degree, and ultimately a doctorate in psychology with specialized training in sports psychology.

Orthopaedic surgeon Orthopaedic surgeons are physicians specially trained to diagnose and treat musculoskeletal problems. In spite of the label “surgeon” orthopaedists devote much of their efforts to helping athletes recover with non-surgical measures. After carefully examining the injured athlete, the orthopaedist may order and interpret tests such as x-rays, bone scans, or MRI’s. Treatment may involve medication, physical therapy, or in some cases, surgery. All orthopaedic surgeons have completed an undergraduate degree, four years of medical school, and a five-year residency. In addition, many team orthopaedists have completed an additional year of training known as a “fellowship” for in-depth education devoted specifically to the practice of sports medicine.

physician Primary care physicians evaluate and treat the non-operative medical problems of athletes. These physicians specialize solely in the non- operative care of athletes. Heat illness, exercise- induced asthma, concussion, minor ligament sprains, muscle strains and eating disorders are examples of conditions that a primary care physician is trained to treat. While primary care sports medicine physicians are not surgeons, most have special training in the diagnosis of sports-related musculoskeletal problems. These professionals have completed an undergraduate degree, four years of medical school, and at least three years of residency. In addition, many have obtained additional experience through a one-to-two-year fellowship in sports medicine.

Physician assistant Physician Assistants (PA) works under direct supervision of physician.Physician Assistants (PA) works under direct supervision of physician. Must complete a 2-3 year master’s degree that includes multiple clinical rotations is a wide variety of disciplines.Must complete a 2-3 year master’s degree that includes multiple clinical rotations is a wide variety of disciplines.

Characteristics required for a sports medicine career People SkillsPeople Skills Communication SkillsCommunication Skills Leadership SkillsLeadership Skills CompassionCompassion Good Listening SkillsGood Listening Skills Ability to Follow Direction and Work as a Sports Medicine TeamAbility to Follow Direction and Work as a Sports Medicine Team Healthy BodyHealthy Body Sincere Desire to LearnSincere Desire to Learn Positive AttitudePositive Attitude