Medical Problems Faced by Athletes Flashcards
Main benefits or regular exercise
Promotes cardiovascular fitness and lowers risk of disease
Why does sudden death syndrome relevant to age 35?
Observation that for sudden death syndrome over 35, 75% are associated with coronary heart disease
What is black toenail?
Rapid degradation of the forefoot against the shoe of the tow box may produce subungual hemorrhages of the 1st and 2nd toenails
What are blisters?
Repeated pressure or friction over bony prominences associated with excessive perspiration and improperly fitting equipment
What can sports medicine physicians do to help reduce mouth and teeth injuries?
Facilitate early intervention to preserve dental health and promote proper preventative strategies
What is an oral injury?
Dental avulsions, dental fractures, dental luxation, lacerations or contusions to the gum, cheek, tongue, lips, or jaw injuries
Which sports were found to have the most dental injuries?
Baseball and biking along with hockey and basketball
What is pulpitis?
A dental infection where the pulp becomes inflamed and becomes necrotic, causing inflammation around the apex of the tooth
With pulpitis, which patients need hospitalization?
Severe swelling in the head
Prevention of dental and oral injuries
Properly fitted mouth guard should be protective, comfortable, resilient, tear resistant, odorless, tasteless, not bulky, cause minimal interference with talking or breathing, have excellent retention fit and sufficient thickness in critical areas
Who needs regular dental check ups?
General public and athletes
Who can dentists screen and inform who is not taking good care of their oral health?
People using smokeless tobacco and inform them that it is not a substitute from smoking
What should be removed from the mouth before sport participation?
Tongue piercings
What are concussions a consequence for?
Collisions, falls and other contact sports
Who has an extensive headache classification system?
International Headache Society
