[...]... together and published the first PPE monograph The second edition came out in 1997, and the third was published in 2005.1 Organizations sponsoring this monograph include the American Academy of Family Physicians, the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American College of Sports Medicine, the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine, the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, and the. .. in pain After the diagnosis is made, the coaching staff, the fans, the athlete, and even the parents of the athlete expect the sideline physician to treat the condition and return the athlete to play In the office, that evaluation and discussion about the return to play allows for dialog and education; there is no such luxury on the sideline To define the roles and responsibilities of the sideline physician,... any other personal medical supplies that they routinely use What to carry in the game bag depends on the sport covered, how many participants there are, the location of the event, the availability of other resources, the philosophy of the care to be rendered (triage alone or treatment), and the ability to carry the materials It is important to know what medications you can give to athletes if they... situations Planning for the medical coverage of the event will help determine what specific items that the physician will carry In 2000, the American College of Sports Medicine in conjunction with the American Academy of Family Physicians, the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, the American Medical Society of Sports Medicine, the American Orthopedic Society of Sports Medicine, and the American Osteopathic... Osteopathic Academy of Sports Medicine National endorsements have come from the National Athletic Trainers Association, the Sports Physical Therapy Section of the American Physical Therapy Association, and the Special Olympics Medical Committee This impressive list of organizations is a testament to the importance and significance of the monograph The work of the representatives of these organizations... establishing the fact that the sideline physician is a team player who understands the mechanics, personalities, and needs of the team; who has the athletes’ best interests at heart; who embraces and supports the mission and vision of the team; and who shares a common bond with the team When it is clear that the team’s and the athletes’ interests are above those of the physician, then the coaches and other... Because of this risk, the profession of sports medicine has evolved to make athletics as safe as possible The ultimate sports medicine participation is as the sideline physician during games, when the risk of injury is the greatest The sideline is a daunting place in which to practice medicine (Figure 1.2) First, the sideline physician does not have the comforts and amenities of the ‘‘ivory tower’’ office,... or she may not be on the sideline because of conflicting commitments The sideline physician is the medical expert who is ‘‘on the scene’’ during the game The role of the sideline physician is best fulfilled by the team physician because of the inherent knowledge of the players and related personnel and because the physician has the trust and confidence of both However, many times the sideline physician... watch to see if the athlete favors the injured leg; this two-leg hop also will give the athlete some gradual confidence Then, the athlete should hop on the injured leg If the hop on the injured leg is adequate, the player can try to assume the playing position, attempt some jogging, and then make an effort to run If these responses are acceptable, a sideline agility test is performed If the physician... most crucial relationship is the one with the athletic trainers, and the time invested in building that relationship is time well spent These hardworking, talented providers are an important resource because they know the athletes and the coaches well Not only during the game but also during practice and the surrounding time in the training room, they are the sideline physician’s eyes and ears A seasoned . fellowships, the founding of the American Medical Society of Sports Medicine, the first family physician to lead the American College of Sports Medicine, . After the diagnosis is made, the coaching staff, the fans, the athlete, and even the parents of the athlete expect the sideline physician to treat the condition