Prac exam Flashcards
What is an intrinsic injury factor
age, gender, fitness level, biomechanics etc.
What is an extrinsic injury factor
weather, surface, equipment, training program
How does an ankle sprain occur
Foot landing inverted
Prevention programs of ankle sprain
taping and bracing
balance board
neuromuscular training
What is the GRF during foot strike when jogging
1.5-2x BW
What is the GRF during toe off when jogging
2-3x BW
What type of exercises are best for preventing hamstring injuries
Eccentric (e.g nordic curls, hamstring walkouts)
Functional Tests for acute ankle injuries
knee to wall
Hopping
What is the Ottawa foot rule
X ray required if pain is present on:
Posterior tip of lateral/medial malleolus
Base of 5th metatarsal (little toe)
Navicular
Malleolar zone
Functional tests of calf
Hop test
Calf Raise
Prevention exercises for calf
Calf raises
Jump squat
Farmer walks
Foot injury examinations
Rearfoot palpation
Midfoot palpation
Forefoot palpation
Foot injury prevention exercises
Foot rolling
Bosu ball
What is a grade 1 concussion
No loss of conscious
Amnesia and post concussive symptoms <15mins
Can a grade 1 concussion return to play
yes
What is a grade 2 concussion
Brief loss of conscious
Amnesia or post concussive symptoms lasting longer than 15mins
Can a grade 2 concussion return to play
Determined by doc
What is a grade 3 concussion
Loss of conscious >1min or altered consciousness >2min
Post concussive signs lasting longer than 30mins -> transport to hospital.
When can a grade 3 concussion return to play
Once asymptomatic for 1 week can gradual return to play
Shoulder injury prevention
Rotator cuff exercises
Shoulder stability
Scapular muscle recruitment
Improve upper trap/middle trap & upper trap/lower trap ratio
Improve upper trap/serratus anterior ratio