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Module 13 - Injury Prevention for the Athlete Flashcards

1
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Any submaximal activity that facilitates a 1 degree Celsius increase in the body’s internal core temperature.

A

Active warm-up

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2
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The stages of Rehabilitation

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Stage 1 - PT and medical staff address injured area.
Stage 2 - Therapeutic and progressive work to increase blood flow.
Stage 3 - Returning the traumatized area to baseline.

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3
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True or False: Ankle sprains are the most reported sports injury?

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True

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What is known as inflammation and irritation to the thick, fibrous band of tissue that runs from the heel bone and fans out to insert on the metatarsal heads to support the longitudinal arch of the food?

A

Plantar fasciitis

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5
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What is Achilles tendonitis?

A

Inflammation of Achilles tendon.

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6
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What is the most common cause of lateral ankle sprains?

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Force plantar flexion and inversion of the ankle

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An imaginary line drawn from the ASIS (front hip bone) to the center of the patella and a second line from the center of the patella through the tibial tubercle.

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Q Angle

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What is one of the most accepted causes of patellofemoral syndrome?

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Abnormal tracking of the patella

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9
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What percent of ACL injuries are non-contact?

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70-75%

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10
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Which of the following is most often responsible for injuries to the ACL?

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Planting and cutting

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11
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Which muscles play a significant role in resisting shear loads across the sacroiliac joint?

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The transverse abdominis and internal oblique

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12
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Which muscles often display weakness in individuals with low back pain?

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Multifidus and transverse abdominis

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13
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What is subacromial impingement syndrome?

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Compression of the structures that run through the shoulder joint.

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What is the term for a hypermobile shoulder that is susceptible to dislocation?

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Shoulder instability

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15
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What is a concussion?

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A traumatic brain injury

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True or False: An athlete needs to be rendered unconscious to be diagnosed with a concussion?

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False

17
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Which exercise would be most effective to protect the brain from concussions?

A

Neck strengthening

18
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Which statement best defines the first stage of the rehabilitation process?

A

All rehabilitation to the traumatized area is managed and treated by the sports medicine staff.

19
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What criteria must be met for the rehabilitation process to be complete?

A

Full range of motion; No noticeable signs of swelling; Regains or exceeds pre-injury strength levels.

20
Q

According to the CDC, which type of sports injury is becoming epidemic?

A

Concussion

21
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Which of the following is a requirement for an injured athlete to complete her rehabilitation protocol?

A

Pain-free movement

22
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Which of the following is an ideal transition from warm-up to an active phase?

A

5-10 minute rest period without cooling the body

23
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Which of the following is recommended programming for the prevention of ACL injuries?

A

Proprioception-balance and plyometric-agility training

24
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A client reports feeling pain in her heel that gets worse when she gets out of bed in the morning. Which condition is most likely affecting this client?

A

Plantar fasciitis

25
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Which of the following is a thick, fibrous band of tissue that runs from the calcaneus and fans out to insert on the metatarsal heads of the foot?

A

Plantar fascia

26
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What percentage of people diagnosed with PFP reported continued knee pain up to 18 years from the original presentation of symptoms?

A

91%

27
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Which of the following is a risk factor for abnormal tracking of the patella?

A

Decreased strength in the hip musculature

28
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Which of the following exercises is ideal for preventing further shoulder injury in a tennis player with a history of rotator cuff injury?

A

Squat to row

29
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Which of the following is a recommended beginning treatment plan for patellofemoral pain syndrome?

A

Strengthening the hips and quadriceps with multi-joint weight bearing exercises.

30
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Which of the following is a risk factor for shoulder pain?

A

Repetitive overhead movements

31
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What is the most common risk factor for a lateral ankle sprain?

A

Having a previous ankle sprain

32
Q

What percentage of ACL injuries are non-contact in nature, occurring during rapid deceleration?

A

70-75%

33
Q

Which of the following muscle weaknesses are a know contributor for low back pain?

A

Transverse abdominis and multfidius

34
Q

What is the frequency of ankle injuries per season in high school sports?

A

1 injury per 17 athletes

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