Sports Medicine and Team Roles - Vocabulary Flashcards

Vocabulary flashcards covering key terms related to sports medicine and the sports medicine team as described in the lecture notes.

Sports Medicine

Medical practice related to physical activity and sport; care can be provided by various health care professionals.

Exercise Science

Field that studies the body's responses and adaptations to physical activity, including training principles and performance.

Human Performance

Area focused on improving and evaluating athletic performance through training, physiology, and biomechanics.

Injury Management

Process of preventing, assessing, treating, and returning an athlete to activity after injury.

Athletic Training

Healthcare profession focused on prevention, evaluation, immediate care, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries; facilitates safe return to play.

Chiropractics

Branch of healthcare focusing on neuromusculoskeletal issues, often involving spine alignment and manual therapy.

Family Medicine

Primary care medical specialty focusing on comprehensive health care for individuals and families.

Orthopedic Surgery

Surgical specialty focusing on the musculoskeletal system, including bones, joints, and related structures.

Physician Assistant

Healthcare professional who practices medicine under the supervision of a physician.

Massage Therapy

Treatment involving manipulating soft tissues to relieve tension, pain, and improve circulation.

Occupational Therapy

Therapy helping individuals participate in meaningful daily activities despite physical or mental limitations.

Physical Therapy

Therapy focused on improving movement, function, and mobility through exercise and modalities.

Podiatry

Medical field specializing in the feet, ankles, and related structures.

Strength & Conditioning

Programmed training to improve muscular strength, power, endurance, and athletic performance.

Sports Nutrition

Dietary strategies to optimize athletic performance, recovery, and health.

Exercise Physiology

Study of how the body's systems respond and adapt to exercise.

Sports Psychology

Study of mental factors influencing athletic performance, motivation, focus, and well-being.

Biomechanics

Science of analyzing movement of the body and its forces during activity.

Coach

Educator responsible for conditioning, teaching proper technique, maintaining equipment, providing first aid if needed, and referring to medical providers; often CPR/AED certified.

Athlete

A person who trains and competes; should be informed about injury status and listen to their body to prevent re-injury.

Parents

Guardians of youth/secondary school athletes; critical for communication about care and injury status.

Team Physician

Physician who coordinates care with the athletic trainer and makes decisions about care and return to play.

Athletic Trainer

Professional involved in all aspects of care: injury prevention, initial first aid, injury evaluation, rehabilitation; facilitates safe return to play.

Other Allied Health Providers

Additional health professionals who contribute to the care of the injured athlete.

Injury Prevention

Strategies to reduce injury risk through conditioning, technique, equipment, and safety measures.

Initial First Aid

Immediate care given after injury to stabilize the athlete and prevent further harm.

Injury Evaluation

Systematic assessment to determine injury type and severity.

Rehabilitation

Therapy and exercises to restore function after injury and enable safe return to activity.

Return to Play

Decision-making process and criteria for resuming competition after injury.