Transcript Sports Medicine - Petal School District / Overview

Sports Medicine
Unit One
What is Sports Medicine
• Sports medicine refers to a broad field of medical
practices related to physical activity and sport
– Defined by American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) as
multidisciplinary
– Includes physiological, biomechanical, psychological and
pathological phenomena associated with exercise and
sport
• Sports medicines generally focuses on areas of
performance enhancement, injury care and
prevention
Athletic Healthcare in Organized
vs. Recreational Sports Activities
• Delivery of healthcare is dependent on
whether the event is organized or recreational
• Organized activity
– Generally competitive
– Involves teams, leagues (secondary schools,
collegiate and professional teams)
– Players of the sports medicine team (coach,
athletic trainer, physician) are employed on full- or
part-time
– College setting may also have nutritionist, sports
psychologist, strength & conditioning coach,
massage therapist
• Recreational activity
– Can be competitive but often times is done
more for leisure and is much less formal
– City and community-based recreational leagues
and teams
– Often include fitness-oriented events
– Sometimes recreational athlete will hire a
personal fitness trainer
– If injury occurs they are more likely to consult
with a family physician, sports chiropractor or a
sports physical therapist
• Typically, care provided on a fee
The Role of the Athletic
Administrator in the Sports
Medicine Team
• Has a significant impact on the sports
medicine team
• Responsible for hiring personnel (i.e. coaches,
ATCs, strength coaches, nutritionists, team
physician)
– Must be sure that all individuals have the
necessary credentials and are willing to work as a
team
Role of the Coach in the Sports Medicine
Team
• Coach must be aware of the responsibilities of each
individual associated with the team
– If there is no athletic trainer, this becomes even more
critical
• Coach must understand limits of their ability to function as
a health care provider in the state in which they are
employed
• All coaches should be certified in CPR1,2,3 and in basic First
Aid1,2 (Red Cross1, National Safety Council2 or American
Heart Association3)
• Construct injury
prevention
conditioning programs
• Possess appropriate
coaching licenses and
certifications
• Must provide high
quality and properly
fit protective
equipment
• Have understanding of
skill techniques and
environmental factors
associated with sport
• Apply proper first aid
if necessary
• Continuing education
• Be CPR and First Aid
certified
• Function as a coach
Roles and Responsibilities of the
Athletic Trainer
• Work with athletes from time of injury to
resolution
• Directly responsible for all phases of health
care in an athletic environment
• May be employed in a variety of settings
– Colleges/Universities/Secondary schools
– Sports medicine clinics / Corporate settings
– Amateur/Professional athletics
– Military/NASA
– Equipments sales/marketing
• Must have extensive background in formal
academic preparation and supervised
practical experience
• Guidelines are set Board of Certification
– Both in academic coursework and clinical
experience
• Upon meeting the educational guidelines
applicants are eligible to sit for the
examination
• Upon passing the certification examination
= BOC certification as an athletic trainer
– Credential of ATC
• Injury prevention
– Ensure appropriate
training, monitor
environment, nutrition,
maintain & fitting
equipment, appropriate
use of medication
• Recognition, evaluation,
assessment of injuries
• Immediate care of
injuries and illnesses
– (Minimum of CPR and
First Aid)
• Treatment, rehabilitation
and reconditioning
– Knowledge of equipment,
manual therapy,
therapeutic modalities
• Organization &
administration
– Budgeting, inventory, injury
records, supervision of
assistants and students,
dealing with insurance
matters
• Professional responsibility
– Educating the public
through seminars, research
& providing good care
Responsibilities of the Team
Physician
• Athletic trainer works under direct supervision
of physician
• Physician assumes a number of roles
– Serves to advise and supervise ATC
• Physician and ATC must be able to work
together
Relationship Between the Sports
Medicine Team and Athlete
• Primary concern should be that of the athlete
– All individuals must work cooperatively in the best
interest of the athlete
– Coach should differ to the medical staff and
support decisions regarding athlete health care
• Close communication between all parties
involved is critical
• All parties must work to develop solid
working relationship
• Each member will have to gain trust and
confidence in the skills and abilities of each
other
• Imperative that the athlete is kept wellinformed
– Coach and ATC must make a point of educating
the student-athlete