SPORTS MEDICINE I MS. BOWMAN The Profession and The Practitioner

History of Sports Medicine Greeks and Romans-  mystics and priests served as doctors or healers East Asia-  Toaist priests and monks in China  Sports linked to cults and healing rituals Many cultures of the ancient world had healers, but the coupling of medicine and sports/fitness began with the Greeks and Romans  Plato ( BC) already called medicine a sister art to that of physical exercise  Doctors used to treat injuries of the Gladiators

History of Sports Medicine 1847-American Medical Association (AMA) founded Late 1800s- athletic training as we know it came into existence with the establishment of collegiate athletics in the United States Post WWI- athletic training began to evolve rapidly with the appearance of the athletic trainer in intercollegiate athletics 1920s-Cramer family started a chemical company and began producing liniment to treat ankle sprains Olympics- first committee was formed with the task of organizing the International Congress of Sports Medicine-first time doctors used to actually help prevent injuries instead of just treating them as the occurred 1933-American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) founded

History of Sports Medicine 1950-National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) founded in Kansas City by 200 athletic trainers 1954-American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) founded; originally called the Federation of Sports Medicine 1968-Summer Olympics-team of doctors traveled with the Canadian athletes; Dr. J.C. Kennedy, also founder of Canadian Academy of Sports Medicine 1972-first medical team to be officially associated with the Olympics

History of Sports Medicine 1989-BOC established as independent non-profit organziation 2002-NFL (Pittsburg Steelers) hired its first female athletic trainer, Ariko Iso 2014-President Obama raises awareness for the concussions epidemic in youth sports; advocates ATs in schools

Settings Traditional- colleges and secondary schools (primarily athletic populations) Hospitals/clinics Industrial setting Professional sports Military NASCAR Physician extenders Medical equipment/pharmaceutical sales NASA

Sports Medicine Team Performance Enhancement Injury Care & Management Exercise Physiology Biomechanics Sport Psychology Sports Nutrition Strength & Conditioning Personal Fitness Coaching Physical Education Medicine Athletic Training Physical Therapy Massage Therapy Dentistry Osteopathic Medicine Orthotists/Prosthetists Chiropractic Podiatry EMT

The Athletic Trainer AMA recognized athletic training as an allied health care profession in 1990 Athletic trainers function under the direction of a physician Are regulated by state practice acts

The Athletic Trainer In order to become an athletic trainer…  Graduate from an accredited curriculum  Programs are accredited by CAATE (Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education  SC-College of Charleston, Charleston Southern University, University of SC, Erskine, Lander, Winthrop, Limestone  GA-Georgia College and State University, Georgia Southern University, North Georgia, University of Georgia, Valdosta State  Sit for the national exam given by the BOC  Complete your state’s licensing procedures (47 states)  SC-DHEC Fill out application, pay a fee Must renew every two years; have to attend 2 DHEC approved courses within the 2 years

The Athletic Trainer To maintain BOC certification  Must acquire 50 ceu’s (continuing education units) every 2 years  Maintain current CPR certification  Be in good standing  Pay dues

Roles and Responsibilities of an ATC 1. Risk Management A. Training and Conditioning B. Environmental Conditions C. Equipment D. Nutrition E. Medications 2. Recognition, Evaluation, and Assessment of Injuries A. Pre-Participation Physical Exam B. Injury Evaluation C. Referrals

Roles and Responsibilities of an ATC 3. Immediate Care of Injuries and Illness A. First Aid (injury management) B. CPR C. Triage 4. Treatment, Rehabilitation, and Reconditioning A. Rehabilitation of Injury B. Modalities C. Return to Play D. Counseling

Roles and Responsibilities of an ATC 5. Organization and Administration A. Record Keeping B. Budget C. Insurance D. Supervision of ATS E. Policies, Procedures, and Protocols F. Ordering Supplies 6. Professional Responsibilities A. Code of Ethics B. Laws and Regulations (Scope of Practice) C. Decision Making (care of athletes) D. Conferences/Research E. Education of students, parents, and general public

Personal Qualities of the Athletic Trainer Stamina, ability to adapt, problem solver, empathetic, sense of humor, good communication skills, intellectual curiosity, ethical

The Athletic Trainer Number 1 reason for leaving the profession is BURNOUT due to:  hours  Expectations (athletes, parents, coaches, administration)  Number of athletes (too many)  Not enough pay  Lack of time off

Sports Medicine Professional Organizations Goals  Devising and maintaining professional standards and ethics  Collaboration, stimulate research, and promote critical thinking  Provide different opinions, opportunities, and resources