Sports Medicine vs Athletic Training

• 1.Sports Medicine & Athletic Training Whats the difference?

2. Sports MedicineMedicine. In Sports. Duh. 3. Sports MedicineThe study andTrue sports medicine application of scientific specialists have specific and medical knowledge training to allow them toto aspects of exercise address the needs ofand injury prevention. athletes. Involves a variety ofprofessionals, such as The American College of family doctors, physical Sports Medicine wastherapists and athletic founded in 1954. trainers. 4. Athlete Circle of CareTodays athletes arefaster, stronger and haveno true off season. This leads to an increase in athletic injuries.Requires an increase intotal care for the athlete. 5. Physicians Family The primary carephysician for an Doctor athlete.Athlete A physician whospecializes in sports Team medicine and helps theathlete maximize Doctor function and minimizethe time away fromsports. 6. Specialists Evaluates and aids in the rehabilitation ofPhysical Therapist injuries.Physical Therapist Assists the physical therapist in developing and administering treatment/rehabilitationAssistantplans. Provides conservative management ofChiropractor neuromuscular disorders for back/neck pain and headaches. Specializes in the prevention, evaluation and Athletic Trainerrehabilitation of athletic injuries. 7. Additional ResourcesNational Strength Certified Strength and Conditioning Massage therapist and ConditioningAssociation Certified Specialist (CSCS)Personal Trainer(NSCA-CPT) Sports NutritionistSports Psychologist DentistNon-traditional Optometristmedicine 8. Athletic Training We dont train athletes. 9. What is Athletic Training? Rendering of specialized care toindividuals in exercise and athletics This includes thePrevention, Recognition, Evaluationand Care of athletic injuries.What is an Athletic Trainer? Professionals who have worked to attain the proper credentials (certification, license, etc.) in the field of athletic training. 10. A Brief HistoryAmerican Medical Athletic Training can bePhysician and Association recognizedtraced as far back as CEphilosopher, Galen, worked Athletic Training as an Allied 129. with Roman GladiatorsHealth Profession in 1991. 11. Six Practice Domains Recognition, evaluation, assessTreatment, rehabilitation, recond Professional development andPrevention Immediate care Organization and administrationmentitioningresponsibility 12. Where does anAthletic Trainer work? High School College Professional Clinic/Outreach Health/FitnessCenters Industrial Non-traditional(i.e. movies, tours) 13. Professional OrganizationsNational SouthwestAthletic AthleticTrainers Trainers Association Association (NATA) (SWATA) Texas State North Texas Athletic Athletic TrainersTrainers Association Society(TSATA)