EOPA SPORTS MEDICINE REVIEW (STANDARD 1)
Coach - Answer -The coach is responsible for coaching the team. He/she is
responsible for carrying out the suggestions and prescriptions of the physician,trainer
and therapist.
Athlete - Answer -The athlete is responsible for carrying out the wishes of the above.
Parents - Answer -The parent is responsible for their son/daughter. Any of the above
mentioned individuals should act as an adviser to the parent to assure that the athlete
receives the proper care.
Physical Therapist Duties - Answer -Physical therapists plan and execute rehabilitation
programs to help patients return to a higher level of physical function after an accident
or surgery. They will often also help to manage or lessen the pain experienced by
someone stricken with a degenerative condition or terminal disease. Physical therapists
help patients through a combination of physical activity, reflexology, massage and
muscular and skeletal manipulation.
Physical Therapy Assistant - Answer -Observe patients before, during, and after
therapy, noting their status and reporting to a physical therapist. Help patients do
specific exercises as part of the plan of care. Use a variety of techniques, such as
massage and stretching, to treat patients.
Physical Therapy Aide - Answer -an individual who is not licensed but is able to
perform clerical tasks under the direct supervision of a physical therapist or physical
therapy assistant.
Occupational Therapist - Answer -Job: assess and plan for the client to regain ADLs,
esp motor skills of the upper extremities; direct care of occupational therapy assistants
Occupational Therapy Assistant - Answer -under the direction of an occupational
therapist, the OTA works with patients to restore or enhance activities of daily living
Exercise Physiologist - Answer -a specialist who works under the supervision of a
physician to develop, implement, and coordinate exercise programs, and administer
medical tests to promote physical fitness
Orthopedic Surgeon - Answer -treats injuries and disorders involving bones, joints,
muscles, and tendons
Physician - Answer -medical doctor
Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) - Answer -a doctor who has the same training as an M.D.
but also specializes in the care of the muscular skeletal system
, Medical Doctor - Answer -MD
Physician Assistant - Answer -a licensed professional who works under the supervision
of a physician
Nurse Practitioner - Answer -a nurse with graduate training who often works as a
primary care provider
Biomechanist - Answer -A person with expertise in analysis of human movement
Prosthetist - Answer -specialist who develops and assists patients with prostheses
Orthotist - Answer -specialist who develops and assists patients with orthotics
Podiatrist - Answer -foot doctor
Chiropractor - Answer -specializes in the manipulative treatment of disorders
originating from misalignment of the spine
Sports Psychologist - Answer -helps athletes improve their focus, increase motivation,
and deal with anxiety and fear of failure
Registered Dietician - Answer -Receive formal training in nutrition and different types of
diets that patients are placed on to improve or maintain their condition.
Team Physician - Answer -The team physician is responsible for diagnosing the
athlete's condition and prescribing the treatment of care needed to facilitate his/her
recovery.
Certified Athletic Trainer - Answer -allied health care professional educated and trained
in the prevention , assessment , treatment, and rehabilitation of injuries.
Allied Health Professionals - Answer -Healthcare professionals who support the work of
physicians and perform specific services ordered by the physician. Allied health
professionals include nurses, technologists, technicians, therapists, and others.
Certified Athletic Trainer's Duties - Answer -Athletic trainers do jobs like tape or brace
people to prevent injuries before a game, evaluate injuries, give emergency care or first
aid, create rehabilitation plans and go through them with injured athletes, and record
patient injury, healing and recovery.
Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist/Personal Trainer - Answer -Personal
trainers assess their customers' bodily strengths and weaknesses and create
customized workout plans. They provide physical and mental guidance and monitor
customers' progress on a regular basis. They also make sure that customers don't get
injured while training.
Coach - Answer -The coach is responsible for coaching the team. He/she is
responsible for carrying out the suggestions and prescriptions of the physician,trainer
and therapist.
Athlete - Answer -The athlete is responsible for carrying out the wishes of the above.
Parents - Answer -The parent is responsible for their son/daughter. Any of the above
mentioned individuals should act as an adviser to the parent to assure that the athlete
receives the proper care.
Physical Therapist Duties - Answer -Physical therapists plan and execute rehabilitation
programs to help patients return to a higher level of physical function after an accident
or surgery. They will often also help to manage or lessen the pain experienced by
someone stricken with a degenerative condition or terminal disease. Physical therapists
help patients through a combination of physical activity, reflexology, massage and
muscular and skeletal manipulation.
Physical Therapy Assistant - Answer -Observe patients before, during, and after
therapy, noting their status and reporting to a physical therapist. Help patients do
specific exercises as part of the plan of care. Use a variety of techniques, such as
massage and stretching, to treat patients.
Physical Therapy Aide - Answer -an individual who is not licensed but is able to
perform clerical tasks under the direct supervision of a physical therapist or physical
therapy assistant.
Occupational Therapist - Answer -Job: assess and plan for the client to regain ADLs,
esp motor skills of the upper extremities; direct care of occupational therapy assistants
Occupational Therapy Assistant - Answer -under the direction of an occupational
therapist, the OTA works with patients to restore or enhance activities of daily living
Exercise Physiologist - Answer -a specialist who works under the supervision of a
physician to develop, implement, and coordinate exercise programs, and administer
medical tests to promote physical fitness
Orthopedic Surgeon - Answer -treats injuries and disorders involving bones, joints,
muscles, and tendons
Physician - Answer -medical doctor
Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) - Answer -a doctor who has the same training as an M.D.
but also specializes in the care of the muscular skeletal system
, Medical Doctor - Answer -MD
Physician Assistant - Answer -a licensed professional who works under the supervision
of a physician
Nurse Practitioner - Answer -a nurse with graduate training who often works as a
primary care provider
Biomechanist - Answer -A person with expertise in analysis of human movement
Prosthetist - Answer -specialist who develops and assists patients with prostheses
Orthotist - Answer -specialist who develops and assists patients with orthotics
Podiatrist - Answer -foot doctor
Chiropractor - Answer -specializes in the manipulative treatment of disorders
originating from misalignment of the spine
Sports Psychologist - Answer -helps athletes improve their focus, increase motivation,
and deal with anxiety and fear of failure
Registered Dietician - Answer -Receive formal training in nutrition and different types of
diets that patients are placed on to improve or maintain their condition.
Team Physician - Answer -The team physician is responsible for diagnosing the
athlete's condition and prescribing the treatment of care needed to facilitate his/her
recovery.
Certified Athletic Trainer - Answer -allied health care professional educated and trained
in the prevention , assessment , treatment, and rehabilitation of injuries.
Allied Health Professionals - Answer -Healthcare professionals who support the work of
physicians and perform specific services ordered by the physician. Allied health
professionals include nurses, technologists, technicians, therapists, and others.
Certified Athletic Trainer's Duties - Answer -Athletic trainers do jobs like tape or brace
people to prevent injuries before a game, evaluate injuries, give emergency care or first
aid, create rehabilitation plans and go through them with injured athletes, and record
patient injury, healing and recovery.
Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist/Personal Trainer - Answer -Personal
trainers assess their customers' bodily strengths and weaknesses and create
customized workout plans. They provide physical and mental guidance and monitor
customers' progress on a regular basis. They also make sure that customers don't get
injured while training.
