Note/Source Cards

Azaia Wallace

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• There are 6 general signs of injury– Joint pain– Tenderness at a certain point– Swelling– Reduced ROM– Comparative Weakness– Numbness and tingling

Print pg. 12-14

A

• What to do about injuries..– If it hurts, don’t use it– Keep swelling down– Compress injury – Don’t apply heat

*Remember PRICE

Print pg. 14&15

A

• Exercise and conditioning can help prevent cardiovascular disease, some forms of cancer, diabetes, osteoporosis and depression.

Print pg. 253

A

• Stretching is just as important as exercise. By being well stretched before exercise, your muscles wouldn’t be so tight and easily torn.

Print pg. 273

A

• Your body should always be your guide and you should listen to what your body is telling you

• Sports medicine and knowledge about it, does pay off

Print pg.274

B

• Diet is a big part of exercise, fitness, and sports medicine as a whole as well.

• Eating the right foods can give you energy, increase endurance and help you perform at your peak.

Print pg.299

B

• Carbohydrates– Allows you to get the most out of

your workout– Fuels your muscles• Too little? Fatigue

Print pg.299

B

• Fluids – You can lose more than two

quarts of your body fluid in sweat

– It is advised to drink about 64 ounces or more of juice or water a day

Print pg.302

B

• People are not born the same. Everyone has a different body type .

• Subtypes:– Endomorph–Mesomorphs–Meso-endomorph

Print pg. 22

B

• There are plenty of workouts and exercise specific activities that people can do to fit their liking and lifestyle.– Cardiovascular i.e. Running– Aerobic i.e. Swimming

Etc.

Print pg.vi

C

• There are plenty of common acute injuries such as– Bruises/Contusions– Abrasions– Lacerations– Sprains– Strains– Tears– Avulsions– Broken bones– Dislocations

Print pg. 127

C

• Immediate treatment of Acute Injuries is RICE– Rest– Ice– Compression– Elevation

Print pg.129

C

• Prevention is the most important part of sports medicine– Use proper equipment–Maintain safe playing surfaces– Conditioning/Strengthening

Print pg.137/138

C

• Rehabilitation is a process

1. Early mobilization and restoration of ROM

2. Strength, Balance, and Flexibility Training

3. Sports Specific Training

4. Maintenance

Print pg.144-148

C

• There are many modalities that can be used as well, however certain ones suit other injuries more so than another– Ice– Heat

Print pg.102

D

• Programs must be accredited by APTA

• Therapists must have their licensure through APTA as well

Web

D

• Sports medicine goes beyond injuries.– They deal with illnesses, strokes,

disorders, etc– Symptoms and conditions are

listed on the site

Web

D

• Physical therapy helps in a variety of ways – Improve Mobility & Motion– Avoid Surgery and Prescription

Drugs– Participate In Your Recovery

Web

D

• Physical therapy methods are always changing and adjusting to technological and medical advancements

Web

D

• Physical therapists are required to stay current and up-to-date, as well as being innovative.

• Licensure and certifications are required to be updated often

Web

E

• Athletic trainers potentially only need a bachelor’s degree, however when at a college level, a masters is required

• Physical therapists need a doctorate degree

• Physical therapist assistants is a two year, associate's program

Web

E

• There are a range of job environments, some include:– Hospitals– Schools– Private practices– Pro sports– Nursing homes– Clinics

Web

E

• Being in the medical field, therapists are typically in high demand, as well as, trainers and other occupations under sports medicine

• In other words, job security is promising

Web

E

• The goal of anyone involved in the sports medicine field is to get a patient back to what they were capable of, and in some cases even better

Web

E

• Athletic trainers average about $42,000 a year

• Physical therapists earn an average of about $80,000 a year

Web

F

• Athletic trainers are under a physician's “say so”

• Trainers are like the first responders of an injury, kind of like EMTs

Web

F

• ATCs work hand in hand with therapists, and do a lot of the same things as well.

• Work environments are typically the same too

Web

F

• ATCs are on the go a lot of the time and work long, demanding hours

• A lot of their work is dedicated to hands on rather than clerical

Web

F

• ATCs work with mostly athletes and military members. Their goals are getting that patient back on the field, or whatever activity it may be.

Web

F

• ATCs must past the exam and be certified by NATA

• They must also have a bachelor’s by an accredited school

Web

G

• The field of sports medicine encompasses many different health careers, including:– Athletic trainer– Doctor of osteopathy– Exercise physiologist– Kinesiotherapist– Medical doctor– Nursing– Nutrition/dietetics– Physical therapy

Web

G

• It is a fast-growing health care field, because health workers who specialize in sports medicine help many “regular” people as well as athletes.

Web

G

• The career path you choose to take will depend on your interests, your educational goals and the environment where you want to work.  There are a number of ways and degrees you can have to be in the sports medicine field.

Web

G

• It is important to do observations and job shadowing so you can learn the work they do and learn more about what a career in sports medicine entails.

Web

G

• Sports medicine occupations must have people who are versatile, open minded, flexible, and people oriented

Web

H

• Being in this field allows you to be more involved in the community

Interview

H

• You have to have first and CPR and it has to be renewed annually and must stay up-to-do on the 3 levels of certifications

Interview

H

• There are many things that change, as far as, evaluations, injuries, etc.

• Those certifications must stay up-to-date, as well

Interview

H

• Injury prevention is the most important

• Everyone should be aware of sports medicine to some degree

Interview

H

• Not only does the training required in sports medicine apply to athletes, but it can be used anywhere essentially.

Interview

I

• Patients should be just as much as involved with their injury prevention, rehab, etc. as the therapist or trainer is.

• Both must work together cohesively

Web

I

• Therapy/training involves– Prevention– Conditioning– Strengthening– Balance– Eating habits–Modalities

Web

I

• Patients may very and not everyone is the same

• Programs must be tailored to the patients’ needs

• Discomfort is acceptable, not pain

Web

I

• Not all therapists, trainers, and sports medicine programs/facilities are the same either

• Some might differ in terminology, practices, patient ages, etc.

Web

I

• Case studies are often done to patch the whole between people and advancements in modern technology and science

Web

J

• Having general knowledge of applied kinesiology can help with little things such as a “common cold.”

Print pg. 28

J

• Applied kinesiology is based on the fact that body language never lies, which aids in the ability to interpret the body’s signals.– According to Dr. Goodheart

Print pg.29

J

• Environmental stress wears down the body every day – Poor nutrition– Pollution– Emotional trauma

Print pg.59

J

• Glands and organs are another important thing to take into consideration when thinking of applied kinesiology, some injuries may not always be visible to the human eye.

Print pg.

J

• There are many tests that can be used to indicate an injury.– Each body part or region of the

body has multiple tests that belong to it

Print pg.64