Chapter 1 Care and Prev

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Prevention

- physical examination - safety checks of equiptment and facilities - conditioning programs to maintain strength, endurance, flexibility - teaching proper techniques and safety -monitor environmental conditions

Injury prevention is one of the major domains of the athletic trainer. A high school with an interscholastic athletic program cannot afford to hire an athletic trainer. What general strategies could the coaches at the school implement in an effort to reduce the incidence and severity of injury (i.e., injury prevention)?

- proper instruction of skill development and technique - develop and implement conditioning programs that are physiologically and developmentally appropriate - inspect equipment and facilities to ensure safety before participation - evaluate status of participants before activity - actively supervise activities

Sports Medicine

Applies medical and scientific knowledge to prevent, recognize, asses, manage, and rehabilitate injury and illness related to sports, exercise, and recreational activity used to enhance the health fitness and performance of participants branch of healthcare that encompasses several disciplines

Why should the coach of a youth sports team complete a basic athletic training class and maintain current certification in emergency cardiac care (i.e., CPR and AED) and emergency first aid?

In the absence of an athletic trainer, the coach must assume a more active role in providing healthcare to participants

Should the terms "sports medicine" and athletic training" be used interchangeably?

No, sports medicine is a branch that encompasses several disciplines to recognize asses and rehabilitate injury and illness the athletic trainer is a discipline under the umbrella of sports medicine responsible for the daily health and safety of physically active individuals

The Purpose of the Board of Certification

Set a standard of care and criteria that must be met to ensure quality care defines the major performance domains of the athletic trainer

National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA) Mission

To enhance the quality of health care provided by certified AT's and advance the athletic training profession

Advantage of Team Approach

allows for a comprehensive prevention, assessment, and management of injury/illness venue in place for addressing an injury from different perspectives * comprehensive perspective * collaborative effort

Immediate Care

determine the nature and extent of an injury must be prepared to care for and prevent further harm for various conditions

Organization and Administration

documentation and maintenance of health care records

Treatment, rehabilitation, and reconditioning

in consultation with a physician, a comprehensive treatment plan is developed - therapeutic goals and objectives - pharmacologic agents - methods to assess/document progress - criteria to return to participation

You are a fitness specialist at a commercial fitness facility. What instructions would you provide to your clients regarding their role in ensuring their appropriate and quality healthcare while at the site?

it is the responsibility of the participant to adhere to prescribed guidelines for activity such as - maintain certain level of physical fitness - perform within rules and guidelines - maintain and wear safety equipment - know protocol for reporting injury - seek immediate health care for injury

Clinical Evaluation and Diagnosis

use standardized clinical practices to make decisions regarding nature and severity of an injury/illness - on field assessments - off field assessments - follow-ups

Performance Domains of the Athletic Trainer

- Prevention - Clinical evaluation and diagnosis - Immediate care - Treatment/rehabilitation - Record/documenting - Professional Development and continued education

Injury Assessment and Management: Responsibility of coach in absence of AT

- assessment of nature and severity of injury - determination of the appropriate course of action in managing injury - implementation of the appropriate course of action e.g. basic first aid or emergency care plan

Injury Prevention: Responsibility of the PE, Coach, and Fitness Professional

- instruction for proper skill development and techniques - develop and implement conditioning programs that are physiologically and developmentally appropriate - inspection of equipment, facilities, and playing field/court to ensure it is safe for participation - evaluation of the status of participants prior to premitting activity - supervision during activity

Professional Responsibility

adhere to ethical, legal, and other professional standards


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