Jo Silken, ATC Certified Athletic Trainer Skyline College Head Athletic Trainer 1988 to present USA Wrestling National Team 1996 to present USA Volleyball Olympic Games Athletic Trainer 1984 & 1992

SPORTS MEDICINE CAREERS

Certified Athletic Trainers & The Sports Medicine Team

The Certified Athletic Trainer Sports Medicine Practice Settings

Sports Medicine Practice Settings Professional Sports

Sports Medicine Practice Settings High School, College & University

Sports Medicine Practice Settings Youth Sports

Sports Medicine Practice Settings Physical Therapy Clinics Physical Therapy Clinics Private Practice Private Practice HMO HMOHospitals In patient In patient Out patient Out patient Home Health Care Agencies

Sports Medicine Practice Settings Corporate: The Industrial Athlete

Sports Medicine Practice Setting Olympic Games & International Sports Foreign exchangeForeign exchange International teachingInternational teaching Working abroadWorking abroad

Sports Medicine Practice Settings Motor Sports NASA

Sports Medicine Practice Settings Military Rodeo

Ski Patrol DanceMedicine

Sports Medicine Education

Certified Athletic TrainerCertified Athletic Trainer –College Degree –Clinical Internship Clinical CompetenciesClinical Competencies –National Certification Exam –State Registration/Licensure Personal Fitness TrainerPersonal Fitness Trainer –No degree required –May not even require a high school diploma –May not be certified –Check what certifying agency

Sports Medicine Education Anatomy

Sports Medicine Education Kinesiology & Biomechanics

Sports Medicine Education Injury Assessment What’s wrong? What’s wrong?

Sports Medicine Education Return to Play Status When is it okay for an injured athlete to play?When is it okay for an injured athlete to play? What can you do to help the athlete achieve this goal?What can you do to help the athlete achieve this goal? When should you refer the injured athlete to a medical doctor?When should you refer the injured athlete to a medical doctor?

Sports Medicine Education Emergency Medicine Automated External DefibrillatorsAutomated External Defibrillators Oxygen AdministrationOxygen Administration CPR and AED CertificationCPR and AED Certification

Sports Medicine Education Wound Care Universal Medical PrecautionsUniversal Medical Precautions Protect yourself!Protect yourself! Biohazardous Waste ManagementBiohazardous Waste Management Wound cleansing & bandagingWound cleansing & bandaging

Sports Medicine Education Therapeutic Modalities Cryotherapy Ultrasound Hot Packs

Sports Medicine Education Therapeutic Modalities Edema & Swelling Control Muscle Re-Education Pain control Electrotherapy

Traction Manual Mechanical Sports Medicine Education Therapeutic Modalities

Sports Medicine Education Soft Tissue Mobilization Soft Tissue Massage Sports Massage Myofascial Release Trigger Point Therapy Cross Fiber Massage

Sports Medicine Education Restoration of Range of Motion Flexibility and Mobility Stretching Techniques Joint Mobilization

Sports Medicine Education Strength Training ProgressiveResistiveExercises

Sports Medicine Education Cardiovascular Training How do you keep the injured athlete in shape while their injury is healing?

Sports Medicine Education Balance & Proprioception Training

Sports Medicine Education Protection of Athletic Injuries Taping Bracing

Sports Medicine Education Activities of Daily Living How can you assist the injured athlete manage every day activities aside from those related to their sports participation?

What profession do you want to pursue? Dare to dream! Find your passion for something you love to do! Set goals for yourself to achieve your dream? Dedicate yourself towards reaching those goals. Don’t let anybody tell you that you can’t do it. Love to learn!!! Practice, practice, practice!!!!

Jo Silken, ATC Skyline College Head Athletic Trainer or (650) (650) National Athletic Trainers Association 1 (800) TRY NATA

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