The Sports Medicine Team – Part 2

PRIMARY SPORTS MED TEAM – High School• Athletic Trainer (AT)• Team Doctor (MD)• Athlete • Coach

TEAM DOCTOR/ PHYSICIAN (MD)• ATs work under Doctors (MD’s)

supervision and/or direction• MD Roles:

• Supervise AT• Put together athlete’s medical history• Actual injury diagnosis• Determine if they are ready to play• Be available – games, practices

ATHLETE• They must be active participants in

their recovery• Do what’s necessary to prevent

injuries

THE COACH

• Coach's roles:• Ensure safe playing environment and

equipment• Teach proper technique• First Aid and CPR• Use and assist in Emergency Plan• Knowledge of sports and biomechanics

WHO IS THE REST OF THE SPORTS MEDICINE TEAM?

• Can include all of the following:• Nurse and school health services• Orthopedist – bone and joint doctor• Neurologist – brain and spine doctor• Internist – internal organ doctor• Family Medicine Physician• Pediatrician – children’s doctor• Podiatrist – foot doctor• Physician’s assistant• Dentist – teeth and mouth doctor• Ophthalmologist – eye doctor

WHO IS THE REST OF THE SPORTS MEDICINE TEAM?

• Strength and conditioning coach• Biomechanist and Exercise Physiologist – study

movement, body composition, etc• Sport psychologist – sports can be stressful• Physical Therapist – rehab specialist• Nutritionist – food and drink specialist• Equipment Personnel• Referees• Student Athletic Trainer

WHERE ARE SPORTS MED TEAMS FOUND?• Schools (middle and secondary)• Colleges and universities• Sports Medicine Clinics• Physician offices• Professional and Olympic Sports• Industrial/Commercial settings• Performing Arts• Military/Law Enforcement

STUDENT ATHLETIC TRAINERS• What can you do?

• Learn as much as you can!• Taping• Wound care• First aid/CPR• Anatomy• www.nata.org

• Get involved - volunteer!• Scholarships for college