Module 13 - Injury Prevention for the Athlete Flashcards
Any submaximal activity that facilitates a 1 degree Celsius increase in the body’s internal core temperature.
Active warm-up
The stages of Rehabilitation
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.
True or False: Ankle sprains are the most reported sports injury?
True
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?
Plantar fasciitis
What is Achilles tendonitis?
Inflammation of Achilles tendon.
What is the most common cause of lateral ankle sprains?
Force plantar flexion and inversion of the ankle
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.
Q Angle
What is one of the most accepted causes of patellofemoral syndrome?
Abnormal tracking of the patella
What percent of ACL injuries are non-contact?
70-75%
Which of the following is most often responsible for injuries to the ACL?
Planting and cutting
Which muscles play a significant role in resisting shear loads across the sacroiliac joint?
The transverse abdominis and internal oblique
Which muscles often display weakness in individuals with low back pain?
Multifidus and transverse abdominis
What is subacromial impingement syndrome?
Compression of the structures that run through the shoulder joint.
What is the term for a hypermobile shoulder that is susceptible to dislocation?
Shoulder instability
What is a concussion?
A traumatic brain injury
True or False: An athlete needs to be rendered unconscious to be diagnosed with a concussion?
False
Which exercise would be most effective to protect the brain from concussions?
Neck strengthening
Which statement best defines the first stage of the rehabilitation process?
All rehabilitation to the traumatized area is managed and treated by the sports medicine staff.
What criteria must be met for the rehabilitation process to be complete?
Full range of motion; No noticeable signs of swelling; Regains or exceeds pre-injury strength levels.
According to the CDC, which type of sports injury is becoming epidemic?
Concussion
Which of the following is a requirement for an injured athlete to complete her rehabilitation protocol?
Pain-free movement
Which of the following is an ideal transition from warm-up to an active phase?
5-10 minute rest period without cooling the body
Which of the following is recommended programming for the prevention of ACL injuries?
Proprioception-balance and plyometric-agility training
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?
Plantar fasciitis
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?
Plantar fascia
What percentage of people diagnosed with PFP reported continued knee pain up to 18 years from the original presentation of symptoms?
91%
Which of the following is a risk factor for abnormal tracking of the patella?
Decreased strength in the hip musculature
Which of the following exercises is ideal for preventing further shoulder injury in a tennis player with a history of rotator cuff injury?
Squat to row
Which of the following is a recommended beginning treatment plan for patellofemoral pain syndrome?
Strengthening the hips and quadriceps with multi-joint weight bearing exercises.
Which of the following is a risk factor for shoulder pain?
Repetitive overhead movements
What is the most common risk factor for a lateral ankle sprain?
Having a previous ankle sprain
What percentage of ACL injuries are non-contact in nature, occurring during rapid deceleration?
70-75%
Which of the following muscle weaknesses are a know contributor for low back pain?
Transverse abdominis and multfidius
What is the frequency of ankle injuries per season in high school sports?
1 injury per 17 athletes
