Exam II Flashcards
What are the causes and signs and symptoms of a Jones’ fracture?
It is a fracture to the 5th metatarsal
Caused by direct force and overuse of the inversion and plantar flexion of the foot
Signs/Symptoms - immediate swelling and pain of 5th metatarsal; popping sound when it occurs; high nonunion rate and slow healing along with low blood supply to area
What are the treatments for a Jones’ fracture?
Crutches with no mobilization into gradual weight bearing activity
early treatment with internal fixation for displaced fractures
What is Appendicitis?
the inflammation of the appendix
can be chronic or acute and can be caused by a variety of factors including fecal obstruction
What are the sign and symptoms of Appendicitis?
Mild to severe pain in the lower abdomen
Nausea, vomiting, low grade fever
Cramps in the lower right side
Palpation may reveal abdominal rigidity and tenderness at McBurny’s point (between ASIS and belly button)
What are 4 signs of a concussion?
Moves clumsily
Vomiting
Unsure of game or practice
Unable to remember plays
What are 4 symptoms of a concussion?
Headache
Nausea
Dizziness
Blurry vision
What are the steps of return to play for a concussion?
1) 30 minutes of progressive activity
2) sport specified exertional activity
3) non-contact activity
4) return to full contact
What are the 5 domains of athletic training?
1) injury/illness prevention and wellness protection
2) clinical evaluation/diagnosis
3) immediate and emergency care
4) treatment, rehabilitation, and reconditioning
5) organizational and professional health and treatment plans
What muscles are important in developing overhead throwing motion?
Deltoid
Teres major
Rotator cuff (teres minor, subscapularis, infraspinatus, supraspinatus)
Why is it important to develop overhead throwing muscles?
We can only throw as hard as the muscles that stop us, will allow us to.
The stronger these muscles are, the more force they can stop and the less risk of injury there is.
What is a grade 2 hamstring strain?
Partial tearing of muscle fibers identified by a sudden snap or tear of the muscle along with severe pain and loss of function during knee flexion
a palpable defect may be possible to detect
How do you manage a grade 2 hamstring strain?
Ice for 24-72 hours
Treatment of isometric exercise, cryotherapy, and ultrasound
Later healing includes gentle stretching, jogging, stationary cycling, and isokinetic exercise at high speeds
Lateral Ankle Sprain
ATF is the first structure damaged
Ankle will lose stability in neutral position
Cracking or popping sound on lateral side
Swelling and ecchymosis will dissipate quickly unless the ankle is fractured
Medial Ankle Sprain
Least common type of sprain
Pain with eversion and dorsiflexion of foot
Pain subsides when ankle is in correct position or neutral
Swelling may not be visible
Syndesmosis
Anterior and Posterior tib-fib and interosseous membrane are effected
Severe pain and loss of ankle function
Pain in anterior aspect of leg
Very severe injury