They are experienced sports medicine physicians with
a primary specialty in Family Practice, Internal Medicine,
Emergency Medicine, Pediatrics, or Physical Medicine and
Rehabilitation, most of whom obtain 1-2 years of additional
training in sports medicine through accredited fellowship
(subspecialty) programs in Sports Medicine.
He or she is a leader of the sports medicine team, which
also includes specialty physicians and surgeons, athletic
trainers, physical therapists, coaches, other personnel
and, of course, the athlete.
Physicians who are Board Certified in Family Practice, Internal Medicine,
Emergency Medicine or Pediatrics are then eligible to take a subspecialty
qualification examination in Sports Medicine. Additional forums which
add to the expertise of a Sports Medicine Physician include continuing
education in sports medicine and membership and participation in sports
medicine societies.
Sports Medicine
Physicians have received additional training in the non-musculoskeletal
aspects of sports medicine. Common examples of these include:
Mild traumatic brain injury (concussion) and other head
injuries
Athletes with chronic or acute illness (such as infectious
mononucleosis, asthma or diabetes)
Nutrition, supplements, ergogenic aids and performance issues
Exercise prescription for patients who want to increase their
fitness
Injury prevention
"Return to play" decisions in the sick or injured
athlete
Strength training and conditioning
Healthy Lifestyle Promotion
Most Sports Medicine Physicians also serve as Team Physicians
for local and/or National teams and clubs. These physicians must
fulfill published qualifications with the following responsibilities:
Pre-participation physical examination Injury Assessment
and management
Care of sports-related and general medical needs of athletes
Special populations (elderly, disabled, women, youth, etc.)
Education and counseling on illness & injury prevention
Coordinating care with other members of the sports medicine
team to include athletic trainers, physical therapists, personal
physicians, other medical and surgical specialties, and other
ancillary personnel of specialty care and rehabilitation
Communication with athletic trainers, coaches, school administration,
as well as athletes and their families
Azalea Orthopedics Treats Patients From These Texas Communities:
Athens, Dallas, Henderson, Jacksonville, Kilgore, Longview, Marshall,
Mt. Pleasant, Palestine, Plano, Shreveport, Sulphur Springs, Tyler.
Arthritis • Sports Injuries • Tennis Elbow •
Pain Management For: Lower Back Pain • Knee Pain • Foot Pain • Shoulder & Neck Pain
Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine in East Texas For
Shoulder and Hand • Knee and Foot • Back
and Hip • Spine Care
