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Overuse injuries such as tendonitis and stress fractures Return-to-play decisions in the sick or injured athlete Strength training and conditioning Healthy lifestyle promotion
Sports medicine is more than just orthopedics. The primary care sports medicine fellowship includes continued training in the doctor's original specialty so that they do not lose touch with their baseline training, be it family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, etc. They become efficient at musculoskeletal/orthopedic injuries, but also remain well trained in more traditional medical problems such as asthma, hypertension, and diabetes, with an emphasis on the unique management of these problems in athletes and the effects on their performance. In general, the responsibilities of a sports medicine doctor are to: Coordinate pre-participation screening, examination, and evaluation Educate and counsel athletes regarding nutrition, strength and conditioning, external influences to enhance performance, substance abuse Handle assessment, triage, and injury management on the playing field Provide for medical management of injury and illness Provide for proper preparation for safe return to participation after an illness or injury Maintain clear lines of communication with the family physician, parents, coaches and support personnel of the athlete Prevent acute injuries with pre-season physical conditioning, proper warm-up and cool-down.
Prevent overuse injuries by evaluating risk factors such as previous injuries, poor conditioning, muscle imbalances, anatomical abnormalities and poor nutrition along with factors such as inappropriate workout structure and training errors (abrupt increases in intensity, duration, or frequency) Ensure safe playing conditions such as recommending the use of appropriate safety equipment and modifying training during extreme temperatures reducing potential for hot and cold weather injury prevention. Traditionally, orthopedic surgeons have been both the team physician and sports medicine doctor. However, approximately 90 percent of all sports injuries are non-surgical. It is important to note that non-surgical treatment does not mean there is no treatment. Sports medicine physicians can expedite referral to an orthopedic surgeon when indicated, and can integrate medical expertise with other health care providers, including medical specialists, athletic trainers, physical therapists, and any other supportive services that may be needed. The added benefit is that they can also treat non-injury problems such as skin infections, upper respiratory tract infections, exercise-induced asthma, endocrine abnormalities, cardio respiratory, and gastrointestinal symptoms as well as sports psychology. This team approach helps everyone work together so that the athlete can return to action as soon as possible. For more information, you may contact Orthopedic & Sports Enhancement Center, 309-663-9300. They are located at 2406 East Empire in Bloomington.
309-808-3068 www.awhcare.com
Dele Ogunleye, MD, FACOG | Summer Hinthorne, MSN, APN | Gretchen Dean, PT
April 2013 Bloomington Healthy Cells Magazine Page 7