Lecture 1

Question 1

Sport Medicine

Answer 1

multidisciplinary approach to health care for those seriously involved in exercise and sport

Question 2

What are the 2 main branches of Sports Medicine?

Answer 2

Performance Enhancement

Injury Management

Question 3

5 Components of Performance Enhancement

Answer 3

• exercise physiology/training
• biomechanics/training
• sport psychology
• sports nutrition
• sports massage

Question 4

4 Components of Injury Management

Answer 4

• sport physician practice
• sports physical therapy
• athletic training and therapy
• sports massage

Question 5

Goals of Sport Medicine

Answer 5

Help active individuals achieve optimal health and meet their specific performance goals

Question 6

Athlete’s Circle of Care

Answer 6

Individuals involved in the care of the athlete

Sometimes involves a wide range of health and physical activity professionals

Question 7

Role of Health Care Providers in the Athlete’s Circle of Care

Answer 7

• to promote lifelong health and wellness and to promote peak physical performance
• peak performance is influenced by multiple interpersonal factors so a tailored approach is critical

Question 8

Role of Parent’s in Child Athletes CoC

Answer 8

-parent’s should maintain open communication with the athletic training staff regarding injury, risk, athletic development, proper nutrition and treatment of injuries

Question 9

Team Doctor/Physician

Answer 9

• physician specializing in sport medicine who helps the athlete maximize function as part of a team
• first responsibility is to determine whether an athlete is fit to participate

Question 10

Family Doctor

Answer 10

• involved in the individual athlete’s health care on an ongoing basis
• have the athlete’s history and are in a better position to supervise long-term care and health management

Question 11

Physical Therapist

Answer 11

• help athletes improve and maintain their physical performance and ability to function independently
• prevent and manage pain, physical impairments, disabilities and limits to participation and promote fitness

Question 12

Chiropractor

Answer 12

• provide diagnosis, treatment and prevention of mechanical disorders of the neuromusculoskeletal system
• emphasize manual therapies including spinal manipulation and adjustment

Question 13

Athletic Therapist

Answer 13

• provide emergency, on-field and clinical care of musculoskeletal injuries
• goal is to facilitate a safe return to participation in sport and rec activities
• help athletes and active individuals prevent injury and improve their physical capabilities and active lifestyles

Question 14

Massage Therapist

Answer 14

-assess the soft tissue and joints of the body and administer massage therapy to relive pain and symptoms of stress or to develop, maintain, rehabilitate or augment physical function

Question 15

Certified Personal Trainer

Answer 15

-design and implement safe and effective strength and conditioning for individual clinets

Question 16

Sports Psychologists

Answer 16

• assess, diagnose and treat psychological, emotional and behavioural disorders
• research and apply theories relating to behaviour and metal processes
• work with athletes to provide emotional support

Question 17

Sports Nutritionist/Sport Dietitian

Answer 17

-work with individual athletes, teams and sport organizations to provide nutrition advice and strategies to support: achievement of basic nutrient recommendations, peak sport performance and prevention of sport related injuries

Question 18

What do Sport Nutritionists do?

Answer 18

• assessments of their nutritional health
• diet planning advice and personal consultations
• practical food and cooking strategies
• weight monitoring
• emotional support and referral