What is Sports Medicine? Flashcards
Early History?
Coaches, physicians, and therapists existed in Greek and Roman civilizations
What is considered the “traditional setting” of an athletic trainer?
Colleges and secondary schools
What are some examples of the settings ATC work in?
Prof. sports, hospitals, clinics, industrial settings, military, equipment sales, physician extenders
What did Dr. S.E. Bilik write?
“The Trainer’s Bible” (1917)
What are the Cramer brothers known for?
Line of liniments to treat ankle sprains (1920’s), “The First Aider” (1932)
The NATA came into existence when and disappeared during what?
1930’s, World War II
What year did the NATA reorganize and flourish and expand?
1950
With the evolution of this profession, what things began to happen?
Recognition Acts as healthcare providers, diversity of practice settings, passage of practice acts, 3rd party reimbursement for athletic trainers, constant revision and reform of athletic training education
Human Performance
Exercise Physiology, Biomechanics, Sport Psychology, Strength Conditioning, Personal Fitness Trainers
Injury Management
Practice of Medicine, Athletic Training, Sports Physical Therapy, Sports Massage, Sports Podiatry/Orthotists, Sports Dentistry
International Federation of Sports (FIMS)
•1928
•Promote study and development of
sports med throughout world
•Over 100 countries
American Academy of Family Physicians
•1947
•promote and maintain high quality
standards for family doctors
Definition of sports medicine
Broad field of medical practices related to physical activity and sport. •# of specialties involving active populations •performance enhancement or injury care and management •link between sports program and medical community
National Athletic Trainers’ Association
•1950 •To enhance quality of healthcare for athletes and those engaged in physical activity to advance profession of athletic training through education and research in prevention, evaluation, management and rehabilitation of injuries
American College of sports medicine
- 1954
* All aspects of sports
American orthopedic Society for sports medicine
•1972 •encourage and support research in osm and develop methods for safer, more productive, and enjoyable fitness programs and sports participation •members receive specialized training and sports med, surgery, injury prevention, and rehabilitation
National strength and conditioning Association
•1978 •facilitate professional exchange of ideas in strength development and improvement of performance fitness to enhance, enlighten, and advance field of strength and conditioning
American Academy of pediatrics, sports committee
•1979 •understanding basic principle of sports med and fitness and providing a forum for discussion of related issues •educate all physicians, especially pediatricians, about the special needs of children in sports
American physical therapy Association, sports physical therapy section
•1981 •forum to establish collegial relations between physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, and physical therapist students interested in sports physical therapy •promotes prevention, recognition, treatment, and rehabilitation •provides educational opportunities
NCAA committee on competitive safeguards and medical aspects of sports
•1985 •collects information on training methods, prevention, treatment of injuries, and safety measures •adopts recommended policies and guidelines •drug education and drug testing
National Academy of Sports Medicine
•focuses on development, refinement, and implementation of educational programs for fitness, performance, and sports med professionals •offer a variety of certifications
Sports Med Journals
Excellent resources to the sports med community.
Ex. Sports Health, International Journal of Sports Medicine, Athletic Therapy Today
Adolescent athlete
- focus on organized competition
- sociological issues
- skeletal maturity
Aging athlete
•physiological and performance capability changes over time •Exercise program •over 40 should have a physical and exercise test before exercise program