sports medicine EOPA review
coach - ANS-member of the sports medicine team responsible for first aid care of
athletes in the absence of an athletic trainer
chiropractor - ANS-spine specialist
registered dietician - ANS-promotes healthy eating habits and recommends dietary
modifications
team physician - ANS-member of the sports medicine team that assists the athletic
trainer in return to play decisions athletic trainer
parents - ANS-member of the sports medicine team that are important especially with
athletes who are minors
athlete - ANS-member of the sports medicine teams that should be well informed about
their injury and listen to their body to prevent re-injury
physiologist - ANS-expert in the effect of exercise on the human body
physical therapist - ANS-helps restore, maintain physical health by relieving pain and
improving mobility
family physician - ANS-medical doctor that diagnose illness, prescribe and administer
treatment for people with injury or disease
physician's assistant - ANS-practices medicine under the supervision of physicians and
surgeons
physical trainer - ANS-lead/instruct individuals and groups in prevent, evaluate, care
and rehabilitate injuries
massage therapist - ANS-uses touch to manipulate soft tissues of the body to restore
orthopedic therapist - ANS-helps with conditions that limit activities of daily living
orthopedic surgeon - ANS-medical doctor; bone/joint surgeon
coach - ANS-member of the sports medicine team responsible for first aid care of
athletes in the absence of an athletic trainer
chiropractor - ANS-spine specialist
registered dietician - ANS-promotes healthy eating habits and recommends dietary
modifications
team physician - ANS-member of the sports medicine team that assists the athletic
trainer in return to play decisions athletic trainer
parents - ANS-member of the sports medicine team that are important especially with
athletes who are minors
athlete - ANS-member of the sports medicine teams that should be well informed about
their injury and listen to their body to prevent re-injury
physiologist - ANS-expert in the effect of exercise on the human body
physical therapist - ANS-helps restore, maintain physical health by relieving pain and
improving mobility
family physician - ANS-medical doctor that diagnose illness, prescribe and administer
treatment for people with injury or disease
physician's assistant - ANS-practices medicine under the supervision of physicians and
surgeons
physical trainer - ANS-lead/instruct individuals and groups in prevent, evaluate, care
and rehabilitate injuries
massage therapist - ANS-uses touch to manipulate soft tissues of the body to restore
orthopedic therapist - ANS-helps with conditions that limit activities of daily living
orthopedic surgeon - ANS-medical doctor; bone/joint surgeon
