Intro to sports med 1

what does prevention mean

an effort to prevent or reduce the severity of bodily injuries caused by external mechanisms

A.T.C

althetic trainer certified or certified athletic trainer

sports medicine

the study and application of scientific and medical knowledge to aspects of exercise and injury prevention

what are the two main parts of sports med

performance enhancement and injury care and management

Name some sports medicine jobs

exercise physiology

Biomechanics

Sports psychology

Sports nutrition

Strength and conditioning

Athletic trainer

Name some injury care and management jobs

Practice of medicine

Athletic training

Sports physical therapy

Sports massage therapy

Sports dentistry

Osteopathic medicine

Orthotists

Prothitists

Chiropractic

What is the immediate sports med team in order

1. Team Physician

2. Athletic trainer

3. Coach

4. Athlete

5. Parent

athletic training

the rendering of specialized care(prevention, recognition, evaluation, and care of injuries) to individuals involved in exercise and athletics

Certified athletic trainer(ATC)

Highly educated and skilled professional who specializes in the prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of injuries

evaulation

process of determining the extent and nature of an injury or illness in order to recommend proper treatment

L.A.T

licensed athletic trainer

Who were Herodicus and Galen

1st known physicians for gladiators in Ancient Rome.

What is herodicus also know as

the father of sports medicine

in what time period did we start to study the body

Renissance

What famous painter helped in studying the body

Leonardo da vinci

Who is James robinson

Was Hired by Harvard in 1881 as their first AT and gave the field its modern roots

When was intercollegiate and interscholastic sports established

1801-1900(19th century)

What is the trainers bible

First major text on athletic training and care of athletic injuries

when was the trainers bible made and who made it

1917 by Dr. S.E. Bilik

Who is the Crammer family

started a chemical company and began producing a liniment to treat ankle sprains. Publication of First aider in 1932. Continue to play prominent role in eduction of student athletic trainers. 1920s

What happened in 1950

NATA formed, establishing professional standards for the athletic trainer

What is NATA

Professional organization for athletic training

What happened in 1970

1st Athletic training certification exams(NATA but now done through BOC)

what happened in 1972

Title IX passed into law

what happened in 1991

American medical association(AMA) recognized Athletic training as a allied health profession

What is Title IX

1972. Prohibits discrimination in school athletic participation on the basis of sex

What did the Title IX do to the AT field

They needed more AT because of more participation

what does modality mean

a method of treatment

CEU

Continuing Education unit(documentation of continued learning/ working with patients)

What are some athletic trainer responsibilities

prevention of injuries

Providing first aid and injury management

Evaluating injuries and analyzing injury trends

Taping and bandaging

Implementing exercise and rehabilitation programs

What are the requirements for a certification

Must graduate from a graduate program accredited by the commission of Accreditation of athletic training and eduction(CAATE)

Pass a national and/or state level certification or licensure exams.

Maintain certification with continuing education

What are some core curriculums

anatomy

Physiology

Psychology

Nutrition

Medical ethics and legal

Pharmacology

First aid and emergency care

What is the purpose of certification

To establish standards for entry into the profession of athletics training

Standards are set by the board of certification

What does treatment mean

the care given to patients for an injury or illness

Lowercase c with a line above it

with

What do you need to do for your certification requirments

fullfill requirements

Test under 5 domains:

Injury and illness prevention and wellness promotion

Examination, assessment, and diagnosis

Immediate and emergency care

Therapeutic intervention

Health care administration and professional responsibility

What are the roles of the Athletic trainer

prevention

Recognition, evaluation, and immediate care

Rehabilitation/ therapeutic intervention

Administration

Personal skills

What are some things we do for prevention

Pre-participation screening (PPE)

Conditioning

Monitoring environmental conditions

Properly fitted equipment

Educate

when getting a physical who is best to go to

primary care docotor

What does it mean to monitor environmental conditions

field conditions, weather, and temperature

Rehabilitation

the action of restoring someone to health or normal life through and therapy after injury or illness

What does a lowercase s with a line above it mean

Without

What does recognition, evaluation, and immediate care

is it and emergency or non emergency

Is it an acute or chronic injury

Follow the proper course of action

What is the difference between acute and chronic

acute is new chronic has been there awhile

What are the parts of rehabilitation

short term goals

Long term goals

Return to play

What is the most important part of administration

documentation

Who responsible for the care of the athletes

coach

EAP

emergency action plan

What are some way to improve or advance yourself

membership in different professional organizations

Stay current with medical updates

Be active in professional organizations

What are some personal skills of the ATC

Know the athlete

Know the sport

Remain calm

Alert

Good judgment

Experience

Patience

Referral

What does referral mean

record all info send to physician

return-to-play(RTP)

the decision-making process of returning an injured or ill athlete to practice or competition

Lowercase a with a line above it

before

What are some qualities of an AT

empathy

Patience

Flexibility

Stamina

Good communication

Confident

What are some required skill to be an AT

Problem solve

Deductive reasoning

Motor skills

Maintain calm/poise in emergencies

What are the roles of an athlete

conditioning and fitness

Nutrition

Knowing risk of sport

Reporting ALL injuries

Rehab

Bill of rights

Who are some people in the athlete’s support personal

Nurse

Internist

Opthalmalogist

Podiatrist

Biomechanist

Social worker

Team physician

One who specializes in sports medicine and helps the athlete maximize function and minimize time away from sports,work, or school

Lowercase p with a line over it

after

What are the regulations

registration

Certification

Licensure

What is registration

least restrictive form of government regulation; for record-keeping

What is Certification

Can practice uncertified, but cannot use title Athletic Trainer. (Issued by non-government agencies)

What is Licensure

most restrictive; illegal to practice athletic training without first obtaining license. (Issued by government)

What are some sports medicine related associations

NATA

BOC of Athletic Training

ACSM

CAATE

AOSSM (American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine)

NSCA

When was NATA founded

1950

How many members were there when NATA was first founded

100-200

Where is NATA’s headquarters

Dallas, TX

How many members are in NATA now

45,000 or more

What does NATA publish and when

the journal of athletic training. Quarterly

What does NATA do annually

hold a convention

What does ACSM stand for

American college of sports medicine

What does NSCA mean

national strength and conditioning association

What is the order of regulations in lest restrictive to most restrictive

Registration

Certification

Licensure

What are some employment settings

Secondary Schools

School District

College/University

Professional Teams

Sports Medicine Clinic

Industrial Setting

Hospital/Outreach

Non-traditional

Describe secondary school as an athletic trainer

Teaches and also does athletic trainer position

Compensation is based on released time form teaching and stipend as coach

Provides limited coverage

Describe school districts as an AT

Centrally placed ATC

Can be full or part time

Non-teacher

Serves several schools

What is an advantage of a school districts

savings

What is a disadvantage of school districts

lack or inadequate coverage/service

Describe small institutions as an AT

Part time teach/AT

Many sports

Provides coverage for intramural and club programs

Limited resources

Describe major institutions as an AT

full time AT

Work only for debt of athletics

One sport

Long hours

Tons of resources and personnel

Describe Sports Medicine Clinics as an AT

Most ATC employed here

Most ATCs treat patients in the am and contract to high schools in pm

Salaries are typically higher than in more traditional settings

May be responsible for marketing of sports medicine program

Describe professional teams as an AT

perform specific team athletic training duties for 6-9 months per year

Works for 1 team

Under a similar contract as athletes

Describe Industrial/military as an AT

Oversee fitness and injury rehab programs for employees

Must understand concepts behind ergonomics

May be assigned to conduct wellness programs and provide education and individual counseling

Also employed by federal law enforcement: FBI, CIA, and DEA

Who was the first person to use the term Athletic trainer

James Robinson

What does CAATE stand for and what do they do for AT

Commission on accreditation of athletic training education.

Pick graduate programs people must graduate from if they want to be certified