Protective Equipment

Question 1

Although most studies on efficacy of ankle braces are equivocal, the most recent systematic reviews suggest that bracing is (effective/ineffective) for reducing (incidence/prevalence) of ankle sprains as well as reducing __________ ankle sprains.

Answer 1

effective

incidence

recurrent

Question 2

Ankle bracing is (more/less) effective than sports taping in the long run. Additionally, bracing saves ________ and ________.

Answer 2

more

time, money

Question 3

____% of patients report decreased instability and “giving way” when using a derotation brace.

Answer 3

69%

Question 4

Main function in the ACL is to provide ____% of primary restraint to ________ tibial translation.

Answer 4

86%

anterior

Question 5

Jocks protect primarily against __________.

Answer 5

high-velocity projectiles

Question 6

Sports bras protect against stretching of the __________ as well as against ________.

Answer 6

suspensory ligaments

bruising

Question 7

A popular shoulder harness, known as a ________ brace, limits an athlete’s ROM in ________ and ________.

Answer 7

Sully
abduction
external rotation

Question 8

What is the difference between cantilevered and flat pads?

Answer 8

Cantilevered provide more protection but reduce ROM. Flat pads provide more mobility but less protection.

Question 9

How do you prevent and treat cauliflower ear? How does cauliflower ear become permanent?

Answer 9

Wear ear protection.
Aspirate and splint.
Blood and exudate collect between the skin and cartilage and solidifies.

Question 10

An athlete is considered to be “one-eyed” if the corrected vision is ________ or less in one eye.

Answer 10

20/200

Question 11

What is the most important shaping tool for creating custom pads?

Answer 11

heavy-duty scissors

Question 12

The working temperatures of thermomoldable plastics range from ________. Most thermoplastics should be heated for approximately ________ with the material flat to minimize distortion or stretching. Most can then be manipulated for ________ before resuming their hardened form.

Answer 12

150-180

1 minute

3-4 minutes

Question 13

High-temperature thermoplastics become malleable at temperatures of ________.

Answer 13

325-350*

Question 14

Plastazote® is a heat-activated, lightweight, closed-cell foam that is heated for __________ in a convection oven at ________.

Answer 14

5-10 minutes

285*

Question 15

Because of the short lifespan of gel padding, the material should be reserved for protecting difficult __________.

Answer 15

bony areas

Question 16

________ is the ability of a material to regain its shape quickly after impact.

Answer 16

Resilience

Question 17

Contact is not only player-to-player. It also includes player to __________, and __________ to player.

Answer 17

playing surface

equipment

Question 18

If an injury occurs to an athlete using a piece of equipment, and the piece of equipment is deemed defective or inadequate, then the manufacturer is liable, unless…

Answer 18

modifications are made to a piece of equipment by the athlete, coach, or sports PT. Then the individual who made the modification becomes liable.

Question 19

NOCSAE is an acronym for what?

Answer 19

National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment (NOCSAE)

Question 20

In 1968 there were ____ fatalities in football. A standard test for helmets was established in 1973, and the NCAA began yearly helmet certifications in ____.

Answer 20

32

1978