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Sports Medicine Fellowship

Skills
          
A. History and physical examination
1. Focused history and examination of the musculoskeletal, neurologic, and cardiovascular systems
2. Psychological assessment and counseling
B. Promotion of preventive techniques, including physical training and safety and assessment of the exercise environment
C. Medical management of an athletic event
1. Roles and responsibilities of the team physician
2. Administrative preplanning and communication
D. Comprehensive management of the athlete
1. Assessment and care of the acutely injured athlete
a. Closed head injuries
b. Sprains and strains
c. Fractures/dislocations
d. Spine injuries
2. The acutely ill athlete
3. Sports-specific injuries
4. Overuse/chronic injuries
5. Indications for consultation and referral to orthopedic surgery and other appropriate specialties
E. Rehabilitation
1. Understanding the role of sports physical therapy
2. Understanding home rehabilitation techniques
F. Planning and implementation of the techniques in pre-participation evaluation
1. Use of graded exercise testing (VO2 max, Lactate Threshold testing, etc.)
2. Body fat determination
3. Flexibility determination
4. Cardiac risk assessment
5. Organization of large group screening
G. Use of medical equipment and supplies
1. Taping and strapping techniques
2. Casting and immobilization techniques
3. Bracing techniques
H. Team physician's equipment bag