Sports Injury Management and the Sports Medicine Team

Sports Medicine Area of health care that applies medical and scientific knowledge to prevent, recognize, manage & rehabilitate injuries related to sport, exercise, or recreational activity.

Adversary Courage Silver Medal Sports performance is enhanced through: - Providing clean, safe environment - Physical exams, supervised conditioning, proper protective equipment - Recognize and assess injuries immediately - Manage & rehab injury for continued maintenance Silver Medal Adversary Courage http://www.olympic.org/uk/passion/humanity/humanity2000_uk.asp

Statistics 25% of all interscholastic athletes are injured each year

Team Physician Directs the primary sports medicine team & is final authority to determine mental & physical fitness of athletes Primary Care Physician (Family Doctor) – specializes in growth & development of adolescents Preseason exams Review conditioning programs Assess protective equipment *Diagnose injuries Prescribe meds/rehab programs Review emergency procedures

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Athletic Trainer, Certified (A.T., C.) The critical link between the sports program & medical community Facilitator between doctor, athlete, parent, coach Work under direction of a physician Prevention Recognition, evaluation, immediate care Rehab & conditioning Professional development

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Coach Responsible for teaching skills & strategies of a sport In absence of ATC, coaches are expected to evaluate physical condition of all players prior to & during activity Coaches also properly fit equipment, teach technique, reinforce safety & injury prevention Must maintain CPR & First Aid certification

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Athlete Focuses on achieving optimum performance Maintains high level of fitness Eat nutritional foods Wear protective equipment properly Play by the rules Seek immediate attention should injury occur Abstain from alcohol, drugs, steroids, growth hormones, stimulants, etc. as each may impair judgment & alter coordination

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Student A.T. The “work force” Gain practical experience to pursue a degree in athletic training, human performance, physical education, or other health related area. Can be the stepping stone to becoming a Doctor Nurse Dentist Physical therapist Occupational therapist Physician assistant

Student goals

Physical Therapist Has broad background in treatment of patients of all ages, and a wide variety of physical problems.

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