the athletic trainer and the sports medicine team
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Sports Medicine
Athletic Training Biomechanics Exercise Physiology Medical Practice Physical Therapy Sport Nutrition Sport Psychology Massage Therapy
Sports Medicine Team:
1. Team Physician—absolute authority in determining participation status
2. Athletic Trainer3. Coach4. Athlete
Professions Associated With Sports Medicine
Family Doctor Certified Strength and
Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) Chiropractor Massage Therapist Physician’s Assistant
Associated Professions (cont’d)
Physical Therapist Physical Therapist Assistant Sports Nutritionist Sports Psychologist National Strength and Conditioning
Association Certified Personal Trainer (NCSA-CPT)
Athletic Training & the ATC
The rendering of specialized care (prevention, recognition, evaluation and care of injuries) to individuals involved in exercise and athletics.
Certified Athletic Trainer: highly educated and skilled professional who specializes in the prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of injuries
Title IX
Federal legislation in effect since 1972 Prohibits discrimination in school athletic
participation on the basis of sex Tremendous increase in female athletic
participation, creating an even greater need for qualified certified athletic trainers
History and Development of Athletic Training
Galan, gladiators in ancient Rome Renaissance, human body actively studied Leonardo da Vinci, great contributor during
Renaissance 19th century firm establishment of intercollegiate &
interscholastic sports The Trainer’s Bible
– 1917, Dr. S.E. Bilik– First major text on athletic training and the care of athletic injuries
History and Development of Athletic Training
Cramer Family (1920s)– Gardner, Kansas– Started a chemical company and began
producing a liniment to treat ankle sprains– Publication of First Aider in 1932– Family instrumental in early development of the
athletic training profession– Continue to play prominent role in education of
student athletic trainers
History and Development of Athletic Training
1950: NATA formed, establishing professional standards for the athletic trainer
1991: American Medical Association (AMA) recognized athletic training as allied health profession
Athletic Trainer
Preventing injuries from occurring Providing initial first aid and injury management Analyzing and evaluating injuries Taping and bandaging Implementing exercise and
rehabilitation programs for athletes
Using various modalities and training equipment
Recording, organizing, and storing information on injuries and rehabilitation
Requirements for Certification
Must graduate from an undergraduate or graduate program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Program (CAAHEP)
Pass certification examination Maintain certification with continuing
education
Core Curriculum
Human anatomy Human physiology Psychology Kinesiology Biomechanics Exercise physiology Personal community
health Nutrition
Prevention of athletic injuries/illness
Evaluation of athletic injuries/illness
Therapeutic modalities Therapeutic exercise Administration of
athletic training programs
Core Curriculum cont.
First aid and emergency care
General medical conditions and disabilities
Health care administration Medical ethics and legal
issues Pathology of injury/illness Pharmacology
Professional development and responsibilities
Psychosocial intervention and referral
Risk management and injury/illness prevention
Strength training and reconditioning
Statistics and research design
Weigh management and body composition
Purpose of Certification
To establish standards for entry into the profession of athletic training
Standards set by the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Board of Certification (NATABOC) www.nataboc.org
Certification Examination
Fulfill requirements Tested in 6 domains:
– Prevention of athletic injuries– Recognition, evaluation & assessment of injuries– Immediate care of injuries– Treatment, rehabilitation, & reconditioning of
athletic injuries– Health care administration– Professional development & responsibility
Roles and Responsibilities of the Athletic Trainer
1. Preventative2. Recognition, Evaluation, and Immediate
Care3. Rehabilitation Course of Action4. Administration5. Professional Development6. Personal Skills
1. Preventative
Pre-Participation Screening (PPE) Conditioning
– Total body– Sport or injury specific
Monitoring Environmental Conditions– Field conditions– Weather
Properly Fitted Equipment Educate
– Parents, coaches, athletes
4. Administration
Documentation– Daily records– Treatment logs– Insurance– Family history– Medications– Surgeries
Written Guidelines
Policy and Procedures– Daily operations– Rules/regulations– EAP– Scheduling
5. Professional Development
Membership in Different Professional Organizations
Stay current– CEU
Be active in organizations
6. Personal Skills
1. Know the Athlete: Medical History
past/current– Injuries, allergies, meds,
contact lens, dental appliances
Personality – Low tolerance vs. high
tolerance
2. Know the Sport: Fundamentals Demands of sport Same injury
– In one sport not cleared, in another can play
Personal Skills cont.
3. Remain Calm: Self calm Calm the athlete
– Very difficult to assess if the athlete is scared, excited, and anxious
4. Alert: Observe all athletes
– Limping, down, acting unusual
5. Good Judgment: Common sense
Personal Skills cont.
6. Experience: Confidence Assessment skills7. Patience (with): Evaluation Athlete Self
Personal Skills cont.
8. Referral: Record all information Send to physician
– Doubts, concerns Clearance
What personal qualities make a good Athletic Trainer?
Empathy Flexibility Ability to adapt Stamina Ability to communicate Personability with
athletes Listener (counselor)
Common sense Good judgment Intellectual curiosity Education Experience Confidence Patience
Required Skills
Problem solving ability Deductive reasoning
skills Good judgment Good decision making
skills Proficient knowledge of
anatomy, physiology, biology, and advanced first aid
Motor skills Communication skills Ability to work well with
people Ability to work well
under stressful conditions
Ability to maintain poise in emergencies
Role of the Athlete
Conditioning and Fitness
Proper Nutrition Know Risk of Sport Report Injuries Active Role in Rehab Athlete’s Bill of Rights
Support Personnel
Nurse School health services Orthopedist General Practioner/Family
Doctor Neurologist Internist Ophthalmologist Pediatrician Psychiatrist Nutritionist Chiropractor
Dentist Podiatrist Physician’s Assistant (PA) Physical Therapist (PT) Strength & Conditioning
specialist Biomechanist Exercise Physiologist Sports Psychologist Massage Therapist Social Worker
Associations
NATA – National Athletic Trainer’s Association
NATABOC – National Athletic Trainer’s Association Board of Certification
ACSM– American College of Sports Medicine
CAATE– Commission on the Accreditation of Athletic Training Education
AOSSM– American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine
NSCA– National Strength and Conditioning Association
National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA)
Founded in 1950 (100-200 members) Headquarters in Dallas, TX 26,000+ members presently Quarterly journal The Journal of Athletic
Training Annual convention www.nata.org
Employment Settings
Secondary Schools School District College/University Professional Teams Sports Medicine Clinic Industrial Setting Hospital/Outreach Non-traditional
Secondary Schools
Usually faculty-athletic trainer position
Compensation based on:
– Released time from teaching
– Stipend as coach Provide limited
coverage
School Districts
Centrally placed ATC May be full- or part-time Non-teacher who
serves several schools Advantage = savings Disadvantage = lack or
inadequate coverage/service
Colleges/Universities
Small Institutions– Part-time teacher, part-
time athletic trainer– Multiple sports– Also provide coverage to
intramurals & club programs
– Long hours– Limited resources
Major Institutions– Full-time athletic trainers– Works only for dept of
athletics– One sport– Long hours!– Abundance of resources,
personnel
Sports Medicine Clinics
More ATCs employed in this setting than in any other
Varies from clinic to clinic– Most ATCs treat patients with sports-related
injuries in am & contract out to high schools in pm– Salaries are typically slightly higher than in more
traditional settings May be responsible for marketing of sports
medicine program
Professional Teams
Perform specific team athletic training duties for 6 months per year
Works with only one team or organization
Under contract, similar to players
Industrial/Military
Becoming common for ATC to work in a prevention role
Oversee fitness and injury rehabilitation programs for employees
Must understand concepts behind ergonomics
May be assigned to conduct wellness programs & provide education and individual counseling
Also employed by federal law enforcement agencies (i.e.. FBI, CIA, DEA)
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