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
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