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Define recurrent injury:
results from not healing properly
An abrasion is what?
scraping away of superficial layers of skin
Verbal signs of pain include?
Whimpering, calling out, groaning
Why do we use pain scales?
Because pain is subjective (different for everyone)
How long should you use ice water emersion?
10-20 mins
What is a sign?
Something you can see
What is a symptom?
Something you can feel
What would not be considered a symptom?
A rash on the arm
What is a sign or symptom of shock?
weakness, confusion, excessive thirst
Pain is subjective what do we use to measure it?
Pain scales
What is a chronic injury?
Caused by low-intensity, long duration forces
What is a acute injury?
A sudden injury during physical activity
How do you control a nose bleed?
Lean forward and pinch the nose
What is the purpose of an AIM specialist?
- Responsible for injury prevention
- Responsible for managing minor injuries
- Often the person in charge
What is the most important step in an EAP?
To recognize an emergency is taking place
What is the hunting response?
a slight temperature increase during cooling
What is not a sign of internal bleeding?
Red squirting blood
Signs and symptoms of a concussion
nausea, vomiting, loss of memory
What is a concussion?
Injury to the brain by a blow to the head
A condition with jerking movements, muscles tightening, and stiffening of the body
Seizure
How to apply a closed basketweave?
- Apply pro wrap
- Anchors
- Stirrups
- horseshoe
Who has a role in injury rehabilitation?
Physiotherapist
When you fall which wrist injury is being taped for most frequently?
Hyperextension
What mechanism of injury can cause an ACL sprain?
Bending and twisting
The doctor asks you to “pull toes up towards the sky” against the pressure of his hand. What type of ROM is being checked?
resistive ROM
What is Sports medicine?
practice of medicine to prevent and treat injuries
A strong force on the outside of the knee is likely going to damage which ligament?
MCL
An Athlete moves their elbow to show you it hurts, what action is this called?
Active ROM
What is the ability to move joints through a full range of motion?
Flexibility
Passive ROM is performed by?
Another person
Describe palpitation
Feeling with the hand
What is a contusion?
a bruise
What is a fracture?
Break or disruption in bone tissue
What is an injury to a ligament called?
Sprain
