Sports Med Unit 2

• Athlete's circle of care - 1. Athlete
• Family Doctor - The primary physician in the care of the athlete
• Team Doctor - A physician who specializes in sports medicine and helps maximize function and minimize time away from sports
• Physician Assistant - Duties include diagnostic and therapeutic patient care, and in most states, the ability to writ prescriptions
• Sports med - A multidisciplinary approach for those seriously involved in sports
• Athlete's circle of care - 2. Coaching Staff
• Athlete's circle of care - 3. Athletic trainer
• Athlete's circle of care - 4. Family doctor
• Athlete's circle of care - 5. Specialists
• Physician Therapist - A health care specialist who evaluates and helps in rehabilitation of injury
• Physical therapy assistant - A health care specialist who works with physical therapist to assist in developing treatment plans for rehabilitation of injury
• Chiropractor - Spinal manipulation is used instead of drugs or surgery to promote the body's natural healing process
• Massage therapist - A health care specialist who provides from pain and discomfort through muscle manipulation
• Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) (Personal trainer) - A specialist who designs and implements safe and effective strength and conditioning programs
• National Strength and Conditioning Association Certified Personal Trainer (NSCA-CPT) - A specialist who designs and implements safe and effective strength and conditioning programs
• Sports Nutritionist - Develop correct diets for athletic competitors and instruct athletes on supplements and dietary aids
• Sports Psychologist - Specially trained in athletic motivation and performance, using goal setting, imagery, and other techniques to give athletes an edge.
• Sports Coach - Teach athletes how to compete without injury
• Parents - Should play an active role in prevention and treatment of the athlete's injuries
• Athletic Trainer - A professional who has worked to attain certification in the field of athletic training
• Allied Health professional - One whom contributes to or assists the professions of physical medicine, dentistry, optometry, pharmacy, and podiatry.
• Title IX - federal legislation that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex from participating in athletics in school receiving federal funds