1. The Sports Medicine Team

2. Sports Medicine
Encompasses a wide variety of areas of sports related to performance and injury
Athletic Training
Biomechanics
Exercise Physiology
Massage Therapist
Physical Therapy
Sports Nutrition
Sports Psychology
Physician (Surgical and Non-Surgical)

3. Athletic Training
Specific to the prevention, care, evaluation and rehabilitation of injuries
This is the definition that you will need to know!!

4. Sports Medicine Team Primary Team Athlete Athlete’s parent or guardian
Team physician
Medical authority, oversees sports medicine team effort
Certified athletic trainer
Communicates with team, makes initial injury assessment, provides emergency medical care, offers follow up treatment or referrals
Coach
Close contact with athlete/ parent/ guardian

5. Sports Medicine Team cont…
Secondary team
Primary care physician
Podiatrist
Allergist
Urologist
Gynecologist
Cardiologist
Pediatrician
Dentist
Physical Therapist
Neurologist
Student Assistant
Chiropractor
School Nurse
Registered Dietitian
Equipment Manager

6. Secondary Sports Medicine Team
Physical Therapist
Physician Assistant
Massage Therapist
Chiropractor
Nurses
Dentist
Podiatrist
Pediatrician
Neurologist
Hematologist
Acupuncturist
Oriental Medicine
Naturopaths
Strength Coach
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7. Sports Medicine Teams Primary Sports Medicine Team Athletic Trainer
Athlete
Coach
Physician
Parent
The athlete is the main concern!!
They often get caught in the middle
Communication is Key!!
It is the most important aspect of the Team

8. Primary Sports Medicine Team
Athletic Trainer
Most intimately involved with the athlete
Deals with the athlete from initial injury to return to play (1 Day-12 Months)
Roles are:
Prevention
Evaluate
Treat
Rehab
Administration
Counseling and Guidance
Professional Development

9. Primary Sports Medicine Team
Athlete
Do what is asked of you
Work Hard
Show up everyday
Have a good attitude (Be Positive)
Be Respectful of everyone

10. Primary Sports Medicine Team
Coach
Is directly responsible for preventing injuries
Teach proper form and technique
Must be 1st aid and CPR certified
Be aware of environmental factors
A COACH SHOULD COACH and let the ATHLETIC TRAINER DO THEIR JOB, have RESPECT for each other!!

11. Primary Sports Medicine Team
Physician
Ultimately responsible for directing the overall health of the athletes
Athletic Trainer works under the Physician’s supervision
Physician should be an advisor and supervisor to the ATC and the Coach.
They have the final say regarding an injury!!

12. Physician Continued
Compile Medical Histories, Physicals
Diagnose Injuries
Determine playing status or disqualification
Attend games when possible