1. Bell Work
The Sports Medicine team is comprised of a variety of health care professionals. List at least 8 professions you believe to be apart of this team.

2. Sports Medicine Team

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

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

5. 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

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

7. 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

8. Primary Sports Medicine Team
Athletic Trainer
Most intimately involved with the athlete, always on site
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

9. 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

10. 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!!

11. Primary Sports Medicine Team
Physician
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

12. Roles and Responsibilities
Compile Medical Histories, Physicals
Diagnose Injuries
Determine playing status or disqualification
Attend games when possible