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Role of Health Care Providers or
Sports Medicine Team Members
Sports Medicine
 Sports medicine is 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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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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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.
 Also gather information regarding
athlete’s injury and historical
background of athlete to help the
physician.
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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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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
(Fitness Trainer)
 A certified strength and conditioning
specialist (CSCS) designs and
implements safe and effective
strength and conditioning programs.
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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 goalsetting and motivation.
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Athlete
 An athlete must know the principles
of prevention to avoid injuries.
 He/ She must know the first aid of
some of the common injuries
 He/ She must know the application
of RICE.
 He/ She should have the knowledge
regarding training method.
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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.
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