Assignment 8: Graphic Organizer (Step 2 of Creating an Annotated Bibliography)

Summary / Bibliography

(APA Format)

Wilson, B. P., & Freudigman, P. M. (2017). Sports medicine. Magill’s Medical Guide (Online Edition),

Annotation:

Sports medicine is defined as a medical field concerned with the rehabilitation and prevention of athletic injuries that are related to the musculoskeletal system. More and more people are deciding to get involved with rigorous physical activity and putting themselves at risk injury. Because of this, more sports med professionals are needed. Sports med is a broad field that encompasses many professions such as athletic trainers, physical therapists and orthopedic surgeons. Very few injuries are specific to sports, but the rehab process is often different between athletes and non-athletes. Athletes are eager to return to competition, so their treatment may be more intense than that of a non-athlete who may take longer on their recovery. Most athletic injuries affect either bones, ligaments or musculotendinous units and the injuries may be acute or chronic. Some injuries can be treated through routine physical therapy and rehabilitation, but severe injuries may require surgery in addition. Different careers in sports med require different levels of education, and, therefore, salaries differ among the fields. Because the United States is so interested in sports and competition, there will always be a need for sports medicine to act in preventing and treating injuries.

Potential Quotes:

“Therefore, sports medicine is a very broad and diverse field that requires a team approach.”

“These professionals include physical therapists, athletic trainers, dietitians and nutritionists, exercise physiologists, cardiologists, sports psychologists, family practitioners, internists, and orthopedic surgeons.”

“Athletic injuries occur with regularity, though very few injuries are unique to sports. Yet treating an injured athlete does not necessarily require the same process used to treat an injured sedentary person.”

“Sports medicine is a challenging and rewarding profession. It is enjoyable working with patients who have a high level of compliance and motivation. The reward of watching an athlete recover from an injury and compete is exceptional.”

“Sports medicine will continue to grow and will play an important role in preventing many of the injuries that afflict people in the United States.”

“Interest in sports medicine can be pursued in various ways.”

Assessment:

This article is featured in Magill’s Medical Guide (online version). The book has been positively reviewed by many major reference reviewers, and is featured in many high school, college and medical school libraries. The article was written by Bradley Wilson, PhD, and Paul Freudigman, M.D.

Reflection:

This source explains the relevance and educational process of careers in the sports medicine field. The source adds information on the importance, rigor and rewards of sports medicine. I will be able to use examples of injuries that occur in the sports medicine field and how the treatments process is developed and carried out in my paper. These topics can be supported using a variety of quotes from the article.