Chapter 10 & 6 Flashcards
List 4 ways to prep the skin for taping (need 2 for actual test)
- Clean skin
- remove hair
- Tape adherent
- foam skin lube
Is taping for bracing better for the athlete & give two reasons why?
-Bracing is better for long term since it is adjustable and saves money long term
- Taping is better short term because it is cheaper when used a few times.
Describe three different mouth guards
- stock: does not conform
- commercial: conforms when heated and makes an impression
- custom: dental mold made by a professional
How many types of shoulder pads are there and what are they?
2 types
1. cantilevered: used for blocking and tackling, bulkier
2. non-cantilevered: allows for movement, usually used for QBs
Describe 3 different types of knee braces
- rehabilitative: used after surgery and during rehab
- functional: used after rehab for controlled movement of the knee
- neoprone: used for ligament strains or tears
MC: Which of the following is the type of orthotic device in which the foot is casted in a neutral position & provides the most foot control?
A. rigid
B. preorthic
C. semisoft
D. semirigid
A. rigid
NC: The space between a player’s nose & the face guard should be:
A. 0.5-1 in
B. 1-1.5 in
C. 1.5-2in
D. 2-2.5 in
B. 1-1.5 in
MC: In football, no face protector should have less than:
A. 1 bar
B. 2 bars
C. 3 bars
D. 4 bars
B. 2 bars
MC: When fitting shoulder pads, the inside shoulder pad should cover the:
A. AC Joint
B. tip of the shoulder in line with the lateral aspect of the shoulder
C. deltoid muscle
D. clavicle
B. tip of the shoulder in line with the lateral aspect of the shoulder
MC: When fitting a football helmet, all must be considered EXCEPT:
A. warning label is affixed to the outside of the helmet
B. chin straps have 4 straps instead of 2
C. helmet has been properly certified
D. player’s hair is dry
D. player’s hair is dry
T/F: The proper selection & fit of sports equipment has little to do with preventing sports injuries
False
T/F: Cantilevered shoulder pads are bulkier, giving better protection in blocking & tackling
True
T/F: The knee protective devices most commonly used in sports are prophylactic braces
False
T/F: Ice hockey helmets must withstand the high-velocity impact of a stick or puck & low-velocity forces of falling or hitting a sideboard
True
T/F: The National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment has mandated that all football players wear a properly fitting mouth guard
False
