The Umbrella of Sports Medicine

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The Umbrella of Sports Medicine

• Tony Milian, ATC , LAT
• Manager, Sports Medicine
• U18 Sports Medicine
• Memorial Hospital Miramar

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What is my goal today?

• The umbrella of sports medicine
• Orthopaedic Surgeon
• Physicians Assistant
• Physical Therapist
• Athletic Trainer
• Exercise Physiologist
• Strength and Conditioning Specialist
• Dietitian or Nutritionist
• Psychologists

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What is Sports Medicine

• the branch of medicine concerned with the
  treatment of injuries or illness resulting from
  athletic activities
• princeton.edu
• The branch of medicine that deals with the
  effects of sport and exercise on the body,
  especially the treatment of injuries so received,
  and also studies the physiology of exercise
• wikipedia.org

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Orthopaedic Surgeon

• A medical specialty that focuses on the
  diagnosis, care, and treatment of patients with
  disorders of bones, joints, muscles, ligaments,
  tendons, nerves, and skin.
• American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 2007

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Orthopaedic Surgeon

• Fractures and dislocations
• Sprains and strains
• Bursitis
• Back or disks injuries
• Arthritis and osteoporosis
• Bone tumors, unequal leg length
• Abnormalities of fingers, and toes

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 2007
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Orthopaedic Surgeon

• Career Path
• Complete 4 years of college
• Complete 4 years of medical school
• Complete 5 years of graduate medical education
• 4 years of orthopaedic surgery
• 1 year residency
• Sports medicine
• Pediatrics
• Accredited by the American Board of Orthopaedic
  Surgery

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 2007
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Orthopaedic Surgeon

• Common settings
• Solo practitioner
• Orthopaedic groups
• Multi- specialty groups
• Salary Range
• 372,000 to 513,000

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 2007
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Physician Assistant

• Provide diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive
  healthcare services, as delegated by a physician.
• United States Department of Labor, 2010

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Physician Assistant

• Take medical histories
• Examine and treat patients
• Order and interpret lab test, x rays, and make
  diagnoses
• Suturing, splinting, and casting
• Prescribe medications

United States Department of Labor, 2010
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Physician Assistant

• Career Path
• Most who apply to physician assistant programs
  already have a bachelors degree in a scientific
  field.
• Most PA programs require previous healthcare
  experience
• Physical Therapist, Athletic Trainers, Nurces,
  paramedics.
• 2 years in PA accredited program
• Pass test by the National Commission on
  Certification of Physicians Assistants (NCCPA)

United States Department of Labor, 2010
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Physician Assistant

• Common Settings
• Hospitals
• Clinics
• Physician practices
• Salary Range
• 75,691 to 91,439

United States Department of Labor, 2010
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Physical Therapist

• Healthcare professionals who diagnose and treat
  individuals of all ages, from newborn to
  geriatrics, who have medical problems or health
  related conditions, illnesses, or injuries that
  limits their ability to perform functional
  activities in their daily lives.
• United States Department of Labor, 2010

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Physical Therapist

• Common injuries seen by PTs
• Back and neck injuries
• Sprains and strains
• Fractures
• Arthritis
• Burns
• Amputations
• Stroke, multiple sclerosis
• Cerebral palsy,
• Injuries related to work or sports
• United States Department of Labor, 2010

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Physical Therapist

• Common settings
• Hospitals
• Outpatient clinics
• Private offices
• Career path
• Currently only graduate programs who are
  accredited by the American Physical Therapy
  Association (APTA) 2 years.
• Doctoral programs is the way of the future
  3years.
• United States Department of Labor, 2010

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Physical Therapist

• Salary range
• 65,597 to 76,363

United States Department of Labor, 2010
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Athletic Trainer

• Allied healthcare professional who specializes in
  the prevention, diagnosis, assessment, treatment,
  and rehabilitation of muscle and bone injuries.

United States Department of Labor, 2010
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Athletic Trainer

• First healthcare provider on the scene of an
  injury
• Must be able to recognize the injury
• Evaluate the injury
• Provide immediate care when needed
• Provide rehabilitation programs
• Administer rehabilitation treatments
• Provide injury prevention education
• United States Department of Labor, 2010

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Athletic Trainer

• Common Settings
• Colleges and Universities
• Professional teams
• High Schools / teachers
• Hospitals
• Physician offices
• Fitness and sports centers
• Work hours
• HS / teacher 60 to 70 hrs / wk
• Colleges and universities 50 to 60 hrs / wk

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Athletic Trainer

• Career path
• Bachelors degree from an accredited university
  by the National Athletic Trainer's Association
  (NATA)
• About 70 of ATCs have masters degrees better
  advancement opportunities
• Requires a (BOC) certification and must pass a
  board examination
• United States Department of Labor, 2010

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Athletic Trainers

• Traditional Salary Range
• 30,500 to 53,900
• Head ATC College or University
• 42, 450 to 61,137
• Head ATC Professional Team
• 50,000 to over 100,000

United States Department of Labor, 2010
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Exercise Physiologist

• Improve patients quality of life, general
  health, and fitness levels through the creation
  of individual wellness programs based upon their
  specific needs.
• American Society of Exercise Physiologists, 2004

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Exercise Physiologists

• Instructors / directors of sports and wellness
  programs
• Researchers in sports medicine and fitness
  programs
• Exercise specialists in cardiopulmonary
  rehabilitation programs
• Fitness instructors in resorts, and fitness
  centers

• American Society of Exercise Physiologists, 2004

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Exercise Physiologists

• Career path
• Bachelors degree
• Many programs are now requiring a masters of
  science degree in exercise physiology
• Programs must be accredited by the American
  Society of Exercise Physiologists (ASEP)
• American Society of Exercise Physiologists, 2004

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Exercise Physiologists

• Salary Range
• 39,088 to 50,314

American Society of Exercise Physiologists, 2004
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Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialists

• Professionals who apply scientific knowledge to
  train athletes for the primary goal of improving
  athletic performance
• National Strength and Conditioning Association

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Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialists

• Conduct sports specific testing sessions
• Design and implement strength training programs
• Provide guidance regarding nutrition
• Educate on injury prevention
• National Strength and Conditioning Association

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Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist

• Common Settings
• Fitness Centers
• College and Universities
• Professional Teams
• Sports Centers

National Strength and Conditioning Association
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Certified Strength and conditioning specialists

• Career path
• Must have a bachelors degree
• Pass the CSCS certification exam
• Accredited by the National Commissions for
  Certifying Agencies (NCCA)
• Salary range
• 35,000 average

• National Strength and Conditioning Association

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Dietitians and Nutritionists

• Dietitians and nutritionists plan food and
  nutrition programs, supervise meal preparation,
  and oversee the serving of meals. They prevent
  and treat illnesses by promoting healthy eating
  habits and recommending dietary modifications.
• Unites States Department of Labor, 2010

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Dietitians and Nutritionists

• Assess patients nutritional needs
• Develop and implement nutritional programs
• Evaluate and report the results
• Manage patients with renal / kidney, diabetic, or
  critically ill.
• Manage healthcare facility, company, or school
  nutritional departments

Unites States Department of Labor, 2010
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Dietitians and Nutritionists

• Common settings
• Hospitals
• Large organizations
• Health and Fitness Centers
• Public health clinics
• Home health agencies

Unites States Department of Labor, 2010
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Dietitians and Nutritionists

• Career path for dietitian
• Bachelors degree in dietetics from an approved
  program by the American Dietetic Association
  (ADA)
• Career path for certified nutritionist
• Not an accredited degree
• Must pass certification exam
• Usually is accompanied by another degree
• Unites States Department of Labor, 2010

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Dietitians and Nutritionists

• Salary range
• 41,060 to 61,790
• Unites States Department of Labor, 2010

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Psychologists

• Psychologists study mental processes and human
  behavior by observing, interpreting, and
  recording how people relate to one another and
  the environment.
• Sports Psychologists work directly with athletes
  to increase motivation and enhance performance
• United States Department of Labor, 2010

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Psychologists

• Athletic consulting
• Depression
• Divorce
• Death of a loved one
• Confusion
• Worrying
• United States Department of Labor, 2010

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Psychologists

• Common settings
• Clinics
• Schools
• Independent practice
• Career path
• Doctoral degree about 5 years of full time grad
  work.
• Maters degree about 2 years of full time grad
  work.
• Must be accredited by the American Psychological
  Association (APA)
• United States Department of Labor, 2010

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Psychologists

• Sports Psychologists have additional training and
  experience in apply psychology to sports and
  exercise.
• Experience!!!
• Salary range
• 54,100 to 115,720

United States Department of Labor, 2010
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Thank you!

• Tony Milian, ATC, LAT
• Manager, Sports Medicine
• 954-538-5501
• amilian_at_mhs.net