The Sports Medicine Team

Sports Medicine Encompasses a wide variety of areas of sports related to performance and injury Athletic Training Biomechanics Exercise Physiology Massage Therapist Physical Therapy Sports Nutrition Sports Psychology Physician (Surgical and Non-Surgical)

Athletic Training Specific to the prevention, care, evaluation and rehabilitation of injuries This is the definition that you will need to know!!

Sports Medicine Team Primary Team Athlete Athlete’s parent or guardian Team physician Medical authority, oversees sports medicine team effort Certified athletic trainer Communicates with team, makes initial injury assessment, provides emergency medical care, offers follow up treatment or referrals Coach Close contact with athlete/ parent/ guardian

Sports Medicine Team cont… Secondary team Primary care physician Podiatrist Allergist Urologist Gynecologist Cardiologist Pediatrician Dentist Physical Therapist Neurologist Student Assistant Chiropractor School Nurse Registered Dietitian Equipment Manager

Secondary Sports Medicine Team Physical Therapist Physician Assistant Massage Therapist Chiropractor Nurses Dentist Podiatrist Pediatrician Neurologist Hematologist Acupuncturist Oriental Medicine Naturopaths Strength Coach MORE ?????

Sports Medicine Teams Primary Sports Medicine Team Athletic Trainer Athlete Coach Physician Parent The athlete is the main concern!! They often get caught in the middle Communication is Key!! It is the most important aspect of the Team

Primary Sports Medicine Team Athletic Trainer Most intimately involved with the athlete Deals with the athlete from initial injury to return to play (1 Day-12 Months) Roles are: Prevention Evaluate Treat Rehab Administration Counseling and Guidance Professional Development

Primary Sports Medicine Team Athlete Do what is asked of you Work Hard Show up everyday Have a good attitude (Be Positive) Be Respectful of everyone

Primary Sports Medicine Team Coach Is directly responsible for preventing injuries Teach proper form and technique Must be 1st aid and CPR certified Be aware of environmental factors A COACH SHOULD COACH and let the ATHLETIC TRAINER DO THEIR JOB, have RESPECT for each other!!

Primary Sports Medicine Team Physician Ultimately responsible for directing the overall health of the athletes Athletic Trainer works under the Physician’s supervision Physician should be an advisor and supervisor to the ATC and the Coach. They have the final say regarding an injury!!

Physician Continued Compile Medical Histories, Physicals Diagnose Injuries Determine playing status or disqualification Attend games when possible