Introduction to Sports Medicine and Athletic Training

PowerPoint Presentation

by Gary Cannell

Chapter 1:

Sports Medicine: The Multidisciplinary Approach

to Athletic Health Care

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Sports Medicine

A multidisciplinary approach to health care for those seriously involved in exercise and sport

Health care professionals from many disciplines are involved in the care of the athlete.

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Athlete’s Circle of Care

Those individuals involved in the care of the athlete

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Team Doctor

A physician specializing in sports medicine who helps the athlete maximize function and minimize time away from the sport

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Family Doctor

The primary physician involved in the athlete’s care

Family doctors have the athlete’s complete history and are in a better position than team doctors to supervise long-term care.

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Physician Assistant

The physician assistant (PA) works interdependently with a physician to provide diagnostic and therapeutic care.

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Physical Therapist

The physical therapist (PT) is responsible for performing treatments such as therapeutic exercises, hydrotherapy, and electrotherapy.

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Physical Therapy Assistant

The physical therapy assistant (PTA) works with physical therapists, assisting in the development of treatment plans for injured patients.

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Chiropractor

The chiropractor is a health specialist who provides conservative management of neuromuscular disorders and functional clinical conditions.

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Massage Therapist

The massage therapist works with physicians, nurses, and physical therapists to promote health and healing and to help manage stress.

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Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialists

A certified strength and conditioning specialist (CSCS) designs and implements safe and effective strength and conditioning programs.

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NSCA-CPT

A National Strength and Conditioning Association Certified Personal Trainer (NSCA-CPT) designs and implements

safe and effective strength and conditioning programs for individual clients.

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Sports Nutritionist

The sports nutritionist designs special diets capable of enhancing athletic performance.

Proper diet can result in better performance.

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Sports Psychologist

The sports psychologist works with athletes who are recovering from serious injury, giving emotional support and helping with goal-setting and motivation.

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The Role of Health Care Providers in the Athlete’s

Circle of Care The primary role of the health care

providers involved in the care of athletes is to promote lifelong fitness and wellness, and to encourage prevention of illness and injury.

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The Role of Parents in the Athlete’s Circle of Care

Parents should maintain open communication with the athletic training staff regarding injury risk, athletic development, proper nutrition, and treatment of injuries.