ISMAT – Unit 1 Introduction – Study Guide, Key Concepts and Foundational Overview

ISMAT – Unit 1 Introduction – Study Guide, Key Concepts and Foundational
Overview


Athlete's circle of care - ✔✔All individuals involved in the care of the athlete



Certified Strength and Conditioning specialist (CSCS) - ✔✔Monitor and modify the athlete's
conditioning and strength training to fit an individual athlete's needs



Chiropractor - ✔✔Uses spinal manipulation instead of drugs or surgery to promote the body's
natural healing process



Family and team physician - ✔✔The primary physician caring for the athlete, promotes lifelong
fitness and wellness



Massage therapist - ✔✔The oldest method of providing relief of pain and discomfort,
promotes wellness, reduces stress



National strength and conditioning association certified personal trainer (NSCA - CPT) - ✔✔



Physical therapist (PT) - ✔✔Help with pediatrics, orthopedics, aquatic therapy, wound care,
women's health, etc.



Physical therapy assistant (PTA) - ✔✔Develops treatment plans, documents treatment
progress, modify treatments established by the PT as the pt recovers



Physician assistant (PA) - ✔✔Diagnostic and therapeutic pt care, can write perscriptions



Sports psychologist - ✔✔Helps athletes recover through emotional support and motivation