1. © 2010 Delmar, Cengage Learning 1 © 2011 Delmar, Cengage Learning PowerPoint Presentation to Accompany

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

3. © 2010 Delmar, Cengage Learning 3 © 2011 Delmar, Cengage Learning 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 3

4. © 2010 Delmar, Cengage Learning 4 © 2011 Delmar, Cengage Learning 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 4

5. © 2010 Delmar, Cengage Learning 5 © 2011 Delmar, Cengage Learning What is Athletic Training? Rendering of specialized care to individuals in exercise and athletics  Prevention, recognition, evaluation, and care of athletic injuries Athletic Trainer Certified (ATC) – A person who has attained certification in athletic training 5

6. © 2010 Delmar, Cengage Learning 6 © 2011 Delmar, Cengage Learning 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” 6

7. © 2010 Delmar, Cengage Learning 7 © 2011 Delmar, Cengage Learning 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 7

8. © 2010 Delmar, Cengage Learning 8 © 2011 Delmar, Cengage Learning 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 8

9. © 2010 Delmar, Cengage Learning 9 © 2011 Delmar, Cengage Learning Professions Associated with Sports Medicine Certified athletic trainers use a team approach for treatment: –Health professionals involved include: School nurse Family physician Chiropractor Specialists 9

10. © 2010 Delmar, Cengage Learning 10 © 2011 Delmar, Cengage Learning 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 10

11. © 2010 Delmar, Cengage Learning 11 © 2011 Delmar, Cengage Learning 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 11

12. © 2010 Delmar, Cengage Learning 12 © 2011 Delmar, Cengage Learning 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 12

13. © 2010 Delmar, Cengage Learning 13 © 2011 Delmar, Cengage Learning 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 13

14. © 2010 Delmar, Cengage Learning 14 © 2011 Delmar, Cengage Learning 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) 14

15. © 2010 Delmar, Cengage Learning 15 © 2011 Delmar, Cengage Learning 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 15

16. © 2010 Delmar, Cengage Learning 16 © 2011 Delmar, Cengage Learning 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 16

17. © 2010 Delmar, Cengage Learning 17 © 2011 Delmar, Cengage Learning 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 17

18. © 2010 Delmar, Cengage Learning 18 © 2011 Delmar, Cengage Learning 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 18