Unit 1 Flashcards
What is rehabilitation?
It’s an act of smtg to its original state
What is sports rehabilitation?
It’s a multi disciplinary approach to treat musculoskeletal injuries through sports participation.
Who are prone to injuries due to the excessive wear & tear associated w the demands of competitive sport?
Professional athletes
Basic 5 objectives of rehabilitation
1) Resolution of pain & inflammation
2) Restoration of range of motion
3) Restoration of strength
4) Proprioceptive training
5) Sports specific activities
Code of conduct (4)
1) Show respect
2) Show care & concern
3) Use of appropriate Dress code
4) Non-discriminatory practices adhered
Code ethics (9)
- provide equal & fair treatment to all clients
- provide safe & effective instruction
- stay up-to-date on the latest health & fitness research & understand its practical application
- maintain current cpr cert & knowledge of first aid services
- comply w all applicable business, employment, & intellectual property laws
- maintain the confidentiality of all client info
- refer clients to more qualified health or medical professionals when appropriate
- uphold & enhance public appreciation & trust for the health & fitness industry
- establish & maintain clear professional boundaries
Legal considerations (4)
1) Standard of care
2) Clearance for participation (informed consent
3) Negligence
4) Legal liabilities
- failure to warn
- foreseeability of harm
- informed consent
- refusing help
- confidentiality (avoid sharing any info w/o legal consent
Communication skills (3)
1) consult w athletes to identify their condition
2) convey info to athletes abt initial management of injuries
3) provide rehabilitation professionals w info abt athlete’s injury
Language skills
1) use appropriate language skills required to document injury details & management
- be clear & concuse
- use if correct terminology (anatomical terms)
- document accurately wht happened during the consultation
Majn components & goals
Body- somatic & psychological
Functions- skills
Environment- Adaptation (physical, psychological & social
Roles of fitness trainer
- to assist in providing basic first aid for acute common sports injuries
- to assist in planning & managing rehabilitation programs
sports medical specialists
- sports doctors, orthopedic surgeons
- assess, diagnose & treat athletes w sports injuries
- highly specialised to handle common sports injuries/musculoskeletal injuries
Physiotherapist
- physical therapists
- assess, manage & prescribe rehab programs for injured athletes based kn DR’s referrals
- plan pre-hab programs for sportsman (to educate & train them on injury prevention)
Physicians
- doctors & general practitioners
- able to identify, assess, diagnose & provide basic medical treatment fkr athletes w sports injuries
Occupational therapist
- worked w injured athletes to help them achieve a fulfilled & satisfied state in life through the use of purposeful activity
- integrate back into sports or activities if daily living