1. Sports Medicine: Professions

2. Sports Medicine What is the definition of Sports Medicine?
The branch of medicine that deals with prevention, research, education, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of injuries that occur to athletes and the active population of all ages

3. Circle of Care
Athlete/Individual in motion
Injury
Immediate Treatment
Diagnosis
Rehabilitation
Prevention
Return to play/activity
Professionals in the sports med field have the ability to bring their patients full circle with care provided

4. Professions
Anybody who works in the sports med field must study a vast array of disciplines:
Anatomy
Study of structure or organisms and their parts
Physiology
Study of function within living creatures
Kinesiology
Study of body movement
Strength Training
Physical exercise to build muscular strength & endurance
Psychology
Study of the human mind and it’s functions
Nutrition
Study of providing/obtaining food necessary for health and growth

5. Professions
What are some professions you believe are a part of the Sports Med field?

6. Athletic Trainer
Division of Sports Med dealing with prevention, diagnosis, and intervention of emergency, acute, and chronic medical conditions involving impairment, functional limitations, and disabilities
National Athletic Trainer’s Association (NATA) non-profit organization for athletic trainers committed to advancement, encouragement, and improvement of profession
Certified Athletic Trainer:
Must hold ATC credential
Degree from accredited athletic training curriculum
Under-graduate, graduate, or entry-level master’s degree accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE)

7. Athletic Trainer

8. Physical Therapist
Division of sports med dealing with the treatment of disease, injury, or deformity by physical methods such as massage, heat treatment, and exercise rather than by surgery or medication
Must hold Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT) accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Physical therapy Education (CAPTE)
Must pass a board exam and be licensed
Physical Therapy Assistants (PTA)
Earned a 2-year associates degree and is involved in clinical tasks under direct supervision of DPT

9. Physical Therapist

10. Physical Therapy Assistant

11. Strength & Conditioning Specialists
A Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) deals with the evaluation of existing levels of fitness and athleticism, along with helping to increase the strength and endurance of an individual or team
Must pass a written exam
CPR/AED certification
CSCS could have different professional identities determined by job setting:
Gym/clinic: personal trainer, fitness instructor, or strength/conditioning specialist
HS/college: strength coach

12. Strength & Conditioning Specialist

13. Other Professions Teacher/College Professor Massage Therapist
Health/Physical Education Teacher or Professor
Massage Therapist
manual manipulation of soft body tissues (muscle, connective tissue, tendons and ligaments) to enhance a person's health and well-being
Exercise Physiologist
analyze their patients' fitness in order to help them improve their health or maintain good health
Sports Psychologist
the study of life stress, mood, motivation on sports performance and sport-related injury as well as relaxation and imagery techniques
Dietitian
nutritional specialist; proper diet for maximum performance and for problems such as diabetics and eating disorders

14. Other Professions Podiatrist Emergency Medical Technician Physician
examines and diagnoses problems below the knee; performs foot surgeries, prescribes orthotics
Emergency Medical Technician
Dispatched by the 911 operator. Provide emergency care and transport patient to a medical facility.
Physician
athlete’s general doctor
Orthopedic Surgeon
a physician devoted to the diagnosis, treatment, prevention and rehabilitation of injuries, disorders and diseases of the body's musculoskeletal system
Equipment Manager
purchases and maintains appropriate and supportive athletic equipment
Chiropractor
treat musculoskeletal disorders through bone manipulation; focuses on spinal misalignments

15. Pick 2
We just went over a variety of Sports Medicine professions. Look back through your notes and choose TWO careers that interest you and note them on your notes sheet.

16. Attributes Needed to be Successful
People Skills
Communication Skills
Leadership Skills
Compassion
Good Listening Skills
Ability to follow directions and work as a team member
Healthy and Passionate about profession
Sincere Desire to Learn
Positive Attitude
Using one of the professions you just chose pick 5 attributes listed and explain how they would relate to that profession.

17. Sports Med Team Team Physician (if applicable) Athletic Trainer
The coach
The athlete
The athlete’s parents/guardians
Athletic Administrator (Athletic Director)

18. The Sports Med Team & Ethics

19. Ethics
Morals
Principles of right, wrong, and duty that guide our behavior

20. Team Physician The “captain” of the sports med team
If the school does not have a team physician, the family physician takes this role
They will establish the plan of care & it will not be overridden by anyone
Maintain good ethics:
No influence by personal/professional motives
No persuasion by outside (athlete)
Long-term & mental well being should never be compromised

21. Athletic Trainer
Available for daily care & prevention of athletic injuries
Ethics:
Athlete’s well-being and safety should be upmost priority
Able to discuss athlete’s safety and well-being until everyone is on the level of understanding

22. The Coach
Ethics:
Emphasize commitment to providing a safe, unbiased, and positive environment
All participants can excel
Battle between a desire to win vs. best interest of athletes

23. Athlete’s Parents/Guardians
Treated with respect & make sure to emphasize important role in athlete’s life & as a part of the sports med team
Ethics:
Not disputing coaching staff in front of athletes
Refraining from overly enthusiastic support

24. The Administration Ethics:
Know & adhere to state laws, policies, procedures
School policies that promote athlete safety
Take care of damaged/worn out equipment

25. AMA Journal of Ethics: Athlete Return-to-Play Decisions in Sports Medicine
Take a moment to read the first 4 paragraphs of the article handed out to you
What ethical issue do you predict will arise between Jordan & Dr. Brown?
Continue reading the article until you finish the paragraph with my notes next to it
Besides himself, who else might be putting pressures on Jordan to return to play?
What are some tools Dr. Brown should utilize with Jordan?
Who holds the final decision on Jordan’s return to play?

26. In your book: Open your book to page 40 and read “Thinking it Through”
Is this an example of negligence by the coach?
What could the athletic trainer have done?
What changes need to be made for the future?
Turn to pages and read “Thinking it Through”
Do you believe the parents are correct in filing the lawsuit against Stacy? Coach Bordner? The school?
What could Stacy have done differently?
Turn to page 48 and read “Thinking it Through”
Do you agree with the courts ruling?
What changes are needed to be made on this coaching staff?

27. Your Turn Find your “Ankle” partner and sit with them
Every pair will be assigned a different member of the Sports Med Team
You and your partner will come up with a scenario in which this member of the sports med team’s ethics will be tested
Be creative as possible!
Be prepared to share with the class!