Do sports medicine physical therapist get paid the same as other specialties?
Thursday, September 10th, 2009
Archive for the 'Medicine' Category
About Chinese Training And Sports Medicine
Monday, August 24th, 2009
Sean W Russell asked:
Chinese Martial artists for the last 3000 years have been training and getting injured the same as today. In fact martial artists that were considered ‘Masters’ at the time were mostly doctors or bone setters. If you aren’t healthy, you can’t train its that simple. Obviously Physical Therapists and Western Medicine were not around, but hey also weren’t needed. The Chinese used herbs and body therapy techniques to heal injuries and keep students in top condition. The big ’secret’ about these techniques is that Westerners just aren’t educated about Chinese Sports Medicine. The product regimen of these natural products, in most instances are far superior to anything even available to a Westerner. For instance in training westerners make big use of supplements of protein and such, it would just take a couple minutes of anyone’s time to see that 90% of products on the market have never shown a gain in athletes. The difference here is that Westerners are trying to chemically break down and synthesize natural processes in your body for a greater effect.
The Chinese however use 5000years of research on herbal properties to enhance or heal their bodies with little or no side effects. Another main difference is that Westerners prefer to ‘grin and bear it’. When they get bumps, bruises, sprains, strains, and aches unless it is seriously affecting them, Westerners will just try to ‘walk it off’ or ignore it. The only thing this accomplishes is that you ‘baby’ the injury and usually injure another part of your body by, say walking differently. Another problem here is that you not helping the injury heal, you want to be proactive with injuries. Lastly, these injuries can have lasting effects. Bruises are patches of stagnant blood over your muscle that could harden and crystallize over your muscle, giving you pain for years to come. A last great example of Chinese Sports Medicine is they don’t use ice. The short explanation here is think about what your muscles do when they are cold, what does fluid do when its exposed to freezing temperatures? Ice will help reduce inflammation, but with a huge cost. A simple mixture of Chinese herbs however can sedate paid, reduce inflammation, and most importantly remove stagnant blood and fluids and bring in fresh healing blood to the area.
So what can you do to be a newly informed person in Chinese Herbal Medicine? Well, unless your an herbalist or Oriental Medical Doctor you will have to buy some product to get you going. Here is your short list:
Liniments or Dit Da Jow – You need to be able to have a product that will relieve pain, warm up muscles, remove bruises, and relieve aches and pains.
Ice Substitute – This one is a tough one for you if you don’t buy some type of product like Herbal ICE. However, remember if you ice to only ice for very short periods of time.
Emergency Products- Such as those to stop bleeding, and pills like Trauma Pills.
Here are some helpful things to have around should you choose not to buy product, or keep as emergency.
Agrimony – Stops bleeding. Take internally as strong tea, or bruise together and apply to wounds. Burning it and using the ashes would be superior to stop bleeding.
Tea Tree Oil – Here is an all around First Aid miracle. Apply to bumps, bruises, sprains ect for pain relief. Mix a few drops with Vegetable oil if you have sensitive skin.
Valerian Root – Chew on the dry root for pain relief. Not only will this taste horrible which may distract from pain, but Valerian dry has the most pain relieving properties
Aloe Vera – Since this is a readily available product, i will recommend this for inflammation suggestion. Rub directly on inflammation and take internally often. Fresh Aloe Gel is almost always food quality, and can be used medicinally as well. Alternatively, use all Yin Tonic herbs for inflammation.
George
Chinese Martial artists for the last 3000 years have been training and getting injured the same as today. In fact martial artists that were considered ‘Masters’ at the time were mostly doctors or bone setters. If you aren’t healthy, you can’t train its that simple. Obviously Physical Therapists and Western Medicine were not around, but hey also weren’t needed. The Chinese used herbs and body therapy techniques to heal injuries and keep students in top condition. The big ’secret’ about these techniques is that Westerners just aren’t educated about Chinese Sports Medicine. The product regimen of these natural products, in most instances are far superior to anything even available to a Westerner. For instance in training westerners make big use of supplements of protein and such, it would just take a couple minutes of anyone’s time to see that 90% of products on the market have never shown a gain in athletes. The difference here is that Westerners are trying to chemically break down and synthesize natural processes in your body for a greater effect.
The Chinese however use 5000years of research on herbal properties to enhance or heal their bodies with little or no side effects. Another main difference is that Westerners prefer to ‘grin and bear it’. When they get bumps, bruises, sprains, strains, and aches unless it is seriously affecting them, Westerners will just try to ‘walk it off’ or ignore it. The only thing this accomplishes is that you ‘baby’ the injury and usually injure another part of your body by, say walking differently. Another problem here is that you not helping the injury heal, you want to be proactive with injuries. Lastly, these injuries can have lasting effects. Bruises are patches of stagnant blood over your muscle that could harden and crystallize over your muscle, giving you pain for years to come. A last great example of Chinese Sports Medicine is they don’t use ice. The short explanation here is think about what your muscles do when they are cold, what does fluid do when its exposed to freezing temperatures? Ice will help reduce inflammation, but with a huge cost. A simple mixture of Chinese herbs however can sedate paid, reduce inflammation, and most importantly remove stagnant blood and fluids and bring in fresh healing blood to the area.
So what can you do to be a newly informed person in Chinese Herbal Medicine? Well, unless your an herbalist or Oriental Medical Doctor you will have to buy some product to get you going. Here is your short list:
Liniments or Dit Da Jow – You need to be able to have a product that will relieve pain, warm up muscles, remove bruises, and relieve aches and pains.
Ice Substitute – This one is a tough one for you if you don’t buy some type of product like Herbal ICE. However, remember if you ice to only ice for very short periods of time.
Emergency Products- Such as those to stop bleeding, and pills like Trauma Pills.
Here are some helpful things to have around should you choose not to buy product, or keep as emergency.
Agrimony – Stops bleeding. Take internally as strong tea, or bruise together and apply to wounds. Burning it and using the ashes would be superior to stop bleeding.
Tea Tree Oil – Here is an all around First Aid miracle. Apply to bumps, bruises, sprains ect for pain relief. Mix a few drops with Vegetable oil if you have sensitive skin.
Valerian Root – Chew on the dry root for pain relief. Not only will this taste horrible which may distract from pain, but Valerian dry has the most pain relieving properties
Aloe Vera – Since this is a readily available product, i will recommend this for inflammation suggestion. Rub directly on inflammation and take internally often. Fresh Aloe Gel is almost always food quality, and can be used medicinally as well. Alternatively, use all Yin Tonic herbs for inflammation.
George
do you have to go to med school to be in sports medicine?
Monday, August 3rd, 2009
masta chris asked:
I don’t know if you have to go to med school to be in sports medicine. Because I want to go into that sports medicine/sports fitness area.
Billy
I don’t know if you have to go to med school to be in sports medicine. Because I want to go into that sports medicine/sports fitness area.
Billy
What should I do for my Sports Medicine article?
Thursday, June 25th, 2009
ntf asked:
I am in sports medicine for my school and part of the class is that i have to write an article about something related to sports medicine. I can’t think of anything to do. This time around, we do not have a topic to go off of so anything would work. The audience that this would be going to is the whole school.
Ashley
I am in sports medicine for my school and part of the class is that i have to write an article about something related to sports medicine. I can’t think of anything to do. This time around, we do not have a topic to go off of so anything would work. The audience that this would be going to is the whole school.
Ashley
Does a sports medicine doctor work in the hospital more often or around athletes?
Thursday, June 18th, 2009
If I don’t have the grades to become an Orthopedic Surgeon, what can I take to get into Sports Medicine?
Saturday, June 13th, 2009
rjp329 asked:
I am a recently graduated foreign medical student planning to pursue a career in Sports Medicine, but my background and grades aren’t enough to get me into an Orthopedics program in the US. I need other options and was hoping to go into Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation but I don’t know if that will get me where I want to go.
Benjamin
I am a recently graduated foreign medical student planning to pursue a career in Sports Medicine, but my background and grades aren’t enough to get me into an Orthopedics program in the US. I need other options and was hoping to go into Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation but I don’t know if that will get me where I want to go.
Benjamin
Is it better to go into Internal Medicine if I want to be a Sports Physician?
Sunday, March 22nd, 2009
rjp329 asked:
I’ve searched many sites and they all say that to get into Sports Medicine I have to go into either Internal Medicine or Family Medicine first. I was hoping Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation would be a better way of getting into that specialty but I don’t know if I can if I take Rehab.
Mathew
I’ve searched many sites and they all say that to get into Sports Medicine I have to go into either Internal Medicine or Family Medicine first. I was hoping Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation would be a better way of getting into that specialty but I don’t know if I can if I take Rehab.
Mathew
physical therapy majoring in sports medicine?
Sunday, March 22nd, 2009
KR!STYN? asked:
i was wondering if its possible to go to college and go to the physical therapy department, and major in sports medicine.. or would it be better to go pre-med and then major in sports medicine.. idk .. i like to deal with like sprained ankles and stuff.. not like illnesses.. and i want to do sports medicine no matter what.. what should i do?
i was wondering if its possible to go to college and go to the physical therapy department, and major in sports medicine.. or would it be better to go pre-med and then major in sports medicine.. idk .. i like to deal with like sprained ankles and stuff.. not like illnesses.. and i want to do sports medicine no matter what.. what should i do?
im not going to college this upcoming year by the way.
Ruben
Thinking of majoring in Physical Therapy for sports medicine?
Saturday, February 14th, 2009
Carrie asked:
-how long would i have to stay in school, and what kind of degrees and classes would i have to take?
-how long would i have to stay in school, and what kind of degrees and classes would i have to take?
-what are the salaries and working days/hours/time off?
-where would i work to persue physical therapy for sports medicine? an office, the field, hospital?
-lastly, i have heard about orthopedic therapy, how does this differ from physical therapy?
Rosa
What is a Sports Medicine Orthopedic Surgeon?
Thursday, February 12th, 2009
Thomas P asked:
I am currently a high school senior, and I have expressed a lot of interest in the medical field; particularly orthpedic surgery. I noticed one of the sub-specialties was sports-medicine, and being a multi-sport athlete, that intrigued me. What exactly sets apart a sports medicine orthopedic surgeon from a general orthopedic surgeon?
I am currently a high school senior, and I have expressed a lot of interest in the medical field; particularly orthpedic surgery. I noticed one of the sub-specialties was sports-medicine, and being a multi-sport athlete, that intrigued me. What exactly sets apart a sports medicine orthopedic surgeon from a general orthopedic surgeon? This sub-specialty takes an additional 1-2 years, do not tell me that they’re the same kind of doctor. Im not stupid.
Edith
I am currently a high school senior, and I have expressed a lot of interest in the medical field; particularly orthpedic surgery. I noticed one of the sub-specialties was sports-medicine, and being a multi-sport athlete, that intrigued me. What exactly sets apart a sports medicine orthopedic surgeon from a general orthopedic surgeon?
I am currently a high school senior, and I have expressed a lot of interest in the medical field; particularly orthpedic surgery. I noticed one of the sub-specialties was sports-medicine, and being a multi-sport athlete, that intrigued me. What exactly sets apart a sports medicine orthopedic surgeon from a general orthopedic surgeon? This sub-specialty takes an additional 1-2 years, do not tell me that they’re the same kind of doctor. Im not stupid.
Edith
