| A | B |
|---|
| athletic training | STUDY and application of scientific and medical principles to exercise and athletics |
| massage therapist | provides relief of pain & discomfort using one of the oldest methods |
| team or family doctor | directs athlete's medical care |
| circle of care | centered on athlete, may include doctors, cert. athletic trainers, chiropractors, sports psychologists |
| sports psychologist | uses imagery and goal setting to help athletes, help athletes to recover from serious injury through EMOTIONAL support |
| chronic injury | long lasting |
| acute injury | new, short term |
| tendon | attaches MUSCLE to bone |
| veins | take deoxygenated blood to the heart |
| arteries | take Oxygenated blood AWAY from the heart |
| anterior | front side of the body |
| posterior | back side of the body |
| ligaments | connect bones to bones |
| sports medicine specialist | Have training that allows them to specifically address the needs of the athlete |
