Week 5

Question 1

Describe the RTP protocols for concussion

Answer 1

1. No activity (no tv, video games, extensive reading)
2. Light aerobic exercise (<70%HRMax. No resistance training)
3. Sport specific exercise
4. Non contact training
5. Full contact training
6. RTP

Question 2

What is some advice for someone who has just suffered a concussion

Answer 2

No alcohol
Rest
No drugs
Be monitored by someone responsible

Question 3

What are physiological characteristics of Post Concussion Syndrome

Answer 3

Increase HR
Increase BP (diastolic during exercise)
Increase HR variability (parasympathetic response)
Increase cerebral blood flow

Question 4

How to test cerebellar function

Answer 4

Coordination - finger to nose
Balance - 2 leg stance -> 1 leg stance -> eyes closed

Question 5

Role of C1

Answer 5

cervical spine flex/ext

Question 6

Role of C2

Answer 6

cervial spine rotation

Question 7

How many pairs of cervical nerves are there

Answer 7

8

Question 8

What causes whiplash associated syndrome

Answer 8

Accel/decel mechanism of energy transferred to the neck, usually a result of a motor vehicle accidentm

Question 9

Common symptoms of whiplas

Answer 9

pain
stiffness
spasms

Question 10

Initial treatment of whiplash

Answer 10

Rest, Ice
Avoid C/S collars
Seek x-ray and physio referrals
Early ROM
Gentle isometrics of deep neck flexors

Question 11

What is Spondylolysis

Answer 11

Stress fracture of lower back

Question 12

What is Spondyloisthesis

Answer 12

Anterior displacement of vertebra

Question 13

What is Spondylosis

Answer 13

Degeneration of intervertebral disc