Dan Foster, PhD, ATC Sports Medicine Conference August 9, 2007.

Dan Foster, PhD, ATCSports Medicine Conference

August 9, 2007

Athletic trainers have a long tradition of focusing on a full-spectrum of health care for the physically active population

Background and current status What makes a successful athletic trainer Other issues Characteristic roles Best fit

NATA – primary organization 30,000 members 70%+ have MS or PhD/EdD Accredited schools, licensed to practice 50%+ work outside of school settings

Iowa legacy 1925 Drake Relays

Bill Frey WD Paul

1925November 7The aerial game had to be forgotten when the worst blizzard of the year blew a gale through Iowa Field. The Hawkeye billed the game: “Iowa vs. Wisconsin vs. the Elements.” The snowy wind was so strong that punters actually lost ground on two occasions. In the end, Iowa lost by a score of 6-0. It was the first Hawkeye defeat of the season.

Risk management and injury prevention Pathology of injury and illness Assessment and evaluation Acute care of injury and illness Pharmacology Therapeutic modalities Therapeutic exercise General medical conditions and disabilities Nutritional aspects of injury and illness Psychosocial intervention and referral Health care administration Professional development and responsibilities

NATA Competencies in Athletic Training ,2005

Athletic trainers are employed in: Performing arts Corporations Industrial plants Military Schools Rehabilitation clinics Hospitals Physician’s offices Other health care facilities, Rodeo,

Professional golf…

Work under the direction of the Team Physician

Use knowledge of: Hygiene Conditioning Nutrition Psychology Protective

equipment Environmental

conditions

Clinical Sciences Training

Personal Characteristics

Mature interpersonal relationships

Good physical condition

Confidence in making decisions

Strong loyalties and personal integrity

Make the athlete primary

Long hours – nights, weekends, travel is common

Job satisfaction – Herrera, et al. 2003

DIaa Football programs 138 ATCs (73 ♂, 65 ♀) Minnesota Satisfaction Questionnaire Program directors and faculty had highest job

satisfaction GAs had lowest Males higher than Females As experience increased, satisfaction increased

PREVENTION/RISK Assisting and coordinating training and

conditioning programs Ensuring safe playing environments Selecting, fitting, and maintaining protective

equipment Explaining the importance of nutrition Using medications appropriately

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CLINICAL EVALUATION & DIAGNOSIS Conducting physical examinations Understanding the pathology of injury illness Referring to medical care Referring to support services

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IMMEDIATE CARE OF INJURY & ILLNESS TREATMENT, REHABILITATION &

RECONDITIONING Designing rehabilitation programs Supervising rehabilitation programs Incorporating therapeutic modalities Offering psychosocial intervention

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ORGANIZATION & ADMINISTRATION Record keeping Ordering equipment & supplies Supervising personnel Establishing policies for the program

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PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES Education Promotion Counseling Research

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Immediately accessible for emergency pre-hospital care (95% of parents; Board of Education, 2006)

Educate clients about nutrition and exercise (96% of parents; Board of Education, 2006)

Improve access to medical/therapy care (Kohl, 2005)

Improve MD/PT productivity and patient satisfaction (Albohm et al., 2004)

CPT codes for AT 97005, 9700 (AMA, 2000) UB code (AHA, 1999)