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Chapter 1 Sports Medicine: The Multidisciplinary Approach to Athletic Health Care © 2011 Delmar, Cengage Learning © 2010 Delmar, Cengage Learning 2

Objectives • Upon completion of this chapter, you should be able to: – Discuss what sports medicine entails today – Describe the different professions associated with athletic health care – Discuss the role of coaches – Discuss the role parents play in injury prevention and treatment © 2011 Delmar, Cengage Learning © 2010 Delmar, Cengage Learning 33

Sports Medicine • Multidisciplinary approach to health care – The study and application of scientific and medical knowledge to aspects of exercise and athletics – Specialists elicit help from many different disciplines – Developed into a recognized field in the early twentieth century © 2011 Delmar, Cengage Learning © 2010 Delmar, Cengage Learning 44

Sports Medicine (cont’d. ) • History of sports medicine – American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) • Founded in 1954 • Athletes require broadly trained physician when first dealing with injury • “Sports medicine specialists” © 2011 Delmar, Cengage Learning © 2010 Delmar, Cengage Learning 55

Sports Medicine (cont’d. ) • Sports medicine today – Focuses on physical performance and body condition • If a person aims to stay in shape, strenuous exercise and athletic participation is necessary – Comprised of all ages and both sexes © 2011 Delmar, Cengage Learning © 2010 Delmar, Cengage Learning 66

Sports Medicine (cont’d. ) • Sports medicine today (cont’d. ) – Modern competitive sports have gone above and beyond past athletic activities • Business value • Strength of athletes • Level of importance placed on success © 2011 Delmar, Cengage Learning © 2010 Delmar, Cengage Learning 77

Professions Associated with Sports Medicine • Certified athletic trainers use a team approach for treatment: – Health professionals involved include: • • School nurse Family physician Chiropractor Specialists © 2011 Delmar, Cengage Learning © 2010 Delmar, Cengage Learning 88

Professions (cont’d. ) • Team physicians – Refer athletes back to family physicians for primary care – Monitor progress • Family physicians – Have complete medical history – Supervise long-term care © 2011 Delmar, Cengage Learning © 2010 Delmar, Cengage Learning 99

Professions (cont’d. ) • Physician assistant (PA) – Provide diagnostic and therapeutic patient care • Patient histories, physical examinations, order laboratory and diagnostic studies, and develop treatment plans • Physical therapists (PT) – Specialized areas – Work in a variety of settings © 2011 Delmar, Cengage Learning © 2010 Delmar, Cengage Learning 1010

Professions (cont’d. ) • Physical therapy assistant (PTA) – Works PT to provide patient care – Assists in developing and modifying treatment plans and documenting progress • Chiropractor – Conservative management of neuromusculoskeletal disorders and functional clinical conditions – Spinal manipulation © 2011 Delmar, Cengage Learning © 2010 Delmar, Cengage Learning 1111

Professions (cont’d. ) • Certified athletic trainer – Discussed in Chapter 2 • Massage therapist – Work with physicians, nurses, and physical therapists – Promote health and healing and help manage stress © 2011 Delmar, Cengage Learning © 2010 Delmar, Cengage Learning 1212

Professions (cont’d. ) • Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist/Personal Trainer – Specialized fitness instructors • Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) • National Strength and Conditioning Association Certified Personal Trainer (NSCA-CPT) • American Council on Exercise (ACE) • National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) © 2011 Delmar, Cengage Learning © 2010 Delmar, Cengage Learning 1313

Professions (cont’d. ) • Sports nutritionist – Design special diets that allow the athlete to achieve their best results in athletic events • Sports psychologist – Well versed in athletics, motivation, and performance – Use goal setting and imagery © 2011 Delmar, Cengage Learning © 2010 Delmar, Cengage Learning 1414

Professions (cont’d. ) • The role of coaches in the athlete’s circle of care – Teaches and directs activities – Teaches how to compete without injury – Refers athletes to the certified athletic trainer or family physician as soon as an injury occurs © 2011 Delmar, Cengage Learning © 2010 Delmar, Cengage Learning 1515

Professions (cont’d. ) • The role of parents in the athlete’s circle of care – Good communication is helpful if an injury occurs – Should teach athletes to distinguish between discomfort and the pain of injury – Proper nutrition and conditioning should be discussed © 2011 Delmar, Cengage Learning © 2010 Delmar, Cengage Learning 1616

Conclusion • Sports and exercise have been a part of culture since long before the first Olympic Games in ancient Greece • Today’s athletes range in age • Athletes require specialized care that addresses a variety of different concerns – Best rendered by a variety of specialists © 2011 Delmar, Cengage Learning © 2010 Delmar, Cengage Learning 1717