Chapter 1:
      Sports Medicine: The 
     Multidisciplinary Approach 
      to Athletic Health Care
                                            Sports Medicine
                         A multidisciplinary approach to 
                             health care for those seriously 
                             involved in exercise and sport
                         Health care professionals from 
                             many disciplines are involved in the 
                             care of the athlete.
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                                 Athlete’s Circle of Care
                         Those individuals involved in the 
                             care of the athlete
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                                                 Team Doctor
                         A physician specializing in sports 
                             medicine who helps the athlete 
                             maximize function and minimize 
                             time away from 
                             the sport
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                                               Family Doctor
                         The primary physician involved in 
                             the athlete’s care
                         Family doctors have the athlete’s 
                             complete history and are in a better 
                             position than team doctors to 
                             supervise long-term care.
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