MIDTERM Flashcards
Why is injury a part of athletics?
The health and safety of athletes should always be a high priority
Possessing knowledge on preventing or minimizing the risk for injury is important
Providing treatment outside of your scope of practice could have legal implications!
What is Sport Medicine?
Broad field of medical practices related to physical activity and sport
A multidisciplinary approach to health management or achievement of full potential
Sport medicine is typically classified as relating to?
performance enhancement or injury care and management
Main focus of Fitness Professional Roles?
improving performance
A higher level of fitness = ?
higher athletic performance & decreased risk for injury
Injury prevention is concerned with?
Both the performance enhancement & injury management side of the umbrella
Roles & Responsibilities of a Sport First Aider?
Injury Prevention
Management of Acute injuries
Referral
Record
Components of injury prevention?
Pre-Participation Screening (i.e. A medical with a doctor to check for underlying conditions)
Conditioning
Risk Factors for sport
Taping/Bracing
Protective Equipment
Having a plan (EAP)
What is Pre-participation Examination?
Initial pre-participation exam prior to start of practice is critical
Purpose is to identify athletes that may be at risk
Injury prevention should include? (Before they can play)
Medical history, physical exam (with doctor), orthopedic screening, wellness screening (mental health), concussion testing
Establishes a baseline (knowing what their strength was before injury)
What is conditioning?
Warm up
Cool Down
Demands of sport (ex aerobic? Anerobic? Upper? Lower?)
Risk Factors
Intrinsic/Extrinsic
What intrinsic risk factors?
Age
Sex
Body Composition
Health (Previous injuries) - Physical Fitness -(Muscle strength, flexibility, aerobic)
Anatomy
Skill Level
Psychological Factors
What is Extrinsic Risk Factors?
Sports Factors
Protective Equipment
Sports Equipment
Environment (ex. rainy and make turf slippery)
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What is taping?
Injury Prevention method
Athlete must have full range of motion and strength for tape to be applied
Most common joints taped?
Ankles
Wrists
Thumbs/fingers
Explain why protective equipment is important?
Selection, fitting and maintenance of protective equipment are critical in injury prevention
If equipment results in injury due to defect or inadequacy for intended use manufacturer is liable
If equipment is modified, the modifier becomes liable
Explain how helmets are tested to be of use?
Must be CSA tested
Not a warranty
Indicates that helmet met requirements of performance tests when manufactured/re-conditioned
Helmets should undergo regular recertification and reconditioning
Will allow equipment to meet necessary standards for multiple seasons
Follow manufacturer’s directions
Must routinely check fit (ex. haircut, kids are growing, etc.)
Certification is of no avail if helmet is not fit and maintained
WARNING ABOUT HELMETS:
Do not strike an opponent with any part of this helmet or face mask. This is a violation of football rules and may cause you to suffer severe brain or neck injury, including paralysis or death. Severe brain or neck injury may also occur accidentally while playing football. NO HELMET CAN PREVENT ALL SUCH INJURIES. USE THIS HELMET AT YOUR OWN RISK
Other Protective Equipment include?
Face Protection
Throat Protection
Mouth Guards
Ear Guards
Eye Protection
Neck Protection
Shoulder Pads
Sports Bras
Types of braces?
Off the shelf
Customized
What are off the shelf braces?
Pre-made and packaged
Can be used immediately
May pose problem relative to sizing (not specific to person just S, M, L)
What are customized braces?
Constructed according to the individual
Specifically sized and designed for protective and supportive needs
Very expensive (ex. knee brace is at least $1000)
Management of Acute Injuries acronym?
POLICE
What does POLICE stand for?
Protection
Optimal Loading
Ice (15-20 min)
Compression – the more the better
Elevation (right above heart) – the more the better