Lesson 2 of Injury Managment Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 6 major areas of an athletic therapist?
A
- Injury prevention & Risk management
- Recognition, Evaluation & assessment of injuries
- Immediate care of injuries
- Treatment, Rehabilitation and reconditioning of athletic injuries
- Health Care Administration
- Professional development and responsibility
2
Q
What are the 5 steps in the 1st area?
A
The 1st area is injury prevention & risk management:
- Appropriate training and conditioning of athletes
- A safe playing environment
- Selecting, fitting and maintaining protective equipment
- Explaining importance on nutrition
- Using medications properly
3
Q
What are the 3 steps in the 2nd area?
A
- Recognition, Evaluation & assessment of injuries
- Conduct physical examinations & injury assessment
- Recognize the sequence and time frames for various phases of healing
- Referrals to medical experts
4
Q
What are the 2 steps in the 3rd area?
A
- Immediate care of injuries
- knows what to do as soon as an injury occurs
- Should be certified in first aid and CPR
5
Q
What are the 4 steps in the 4th area?
A
- Treatment, Rehabilitation & Reconditioning
- designing the rehab program
- supervising the program
- Introduces therapy for injury
- Psychosocial intervention and support
6
Q
What are the 4 steps in the 5th area?
A
- Health Care Administration and Professional Development
- Record keeping: medical records, accident reports, rehab programs
- Ordering equipment and supplies
- Establishing policies
- Education and counseling
7
Q
What should an athlete provide the A.T with?
A
Name, DOB, address, phone number Alberta Health Care Number Emergency contact information Allergies Medical History (including all prior surgeries, illnesses, injuries) Medications
8
Q
What is the humidex value?
A
A measure of how hot you feel
20-29: Comfortable
30-39: Some discomfort
40-45: Great discomfort, avoid exertion
Above 45: Dangerous, heat stroke possible
