Principles of Sports Medicine Flashcards

1
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Multidisciplinary team in sports medicine

A

Athletic trainers (ATC), Physical therapists, Orthopedic surgeons, Internal med specialists, & Primary Care Providers

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2
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If a force (stress) is concentrated over a small area, the mechanical strain is _____

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relatively high

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3
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When a given force (stress) is distributed over a
larger area, the resulting strain is _____

A

less than if the
force (stress) were distributed over a smaller area

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4
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What does protective equipment do to force?

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Eg. Football pads distribute force sustained
across the entire pad, thereby reducing the
stress acting on the underlying structure

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5
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What is strain?

A

The amount of deformation an object
undergoes in response to an applied
force (stress)

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6
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Torque is ____

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two twisting forces
opposing each other along an axis

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7
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Common knee Conditions in Sports Medicine

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  • Meniscus tears
  • Collateral & Cruciate ligament sprains
  • Osteochondral lesions/fractures
  • Patella dislocation
  • Tendonitis
  • Bursitis
  • Contusion
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Common Lower Leg, Ankle & Foot Conditions in Sports Medicine

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  • Sprains/Strains
  • Fractures
    – Bi/Trimaleolar, Jones, Lisfranc, Calcaneal, Metatarsal, Phalange,
    Stress
  • Tendonitis
  • Ingrown toenail
  • Contusion
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Common Pelvis, Hip, & Thigh Conditions in Sports Medicine

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  • Fracture
    – Avulsions
  • Strains
  • Bursitis
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Common Shoulder Conditions in Sports Medicine

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  • Fractures
    – Clavicle, humerus
  • Ligament & Capsular Sprains
    – A/C, S/C, Capsular structures
  • Dislocation/Subluxation
  • Strains
  • Tendonitis
  • Bursitis
  • Labrum tear
  • Nerve injury
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Common Elbow, Wrist, & Hand Conditions in Sports Medicine

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  • Fractures
    – Monteggia, Olecranon process, radial head, Colles, Scaphoid,
    Boxer’s, phalanges
  • Sprains/Strains
  • Tendonitis/Tendinosis
  • Carpal tunnel syndrome
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Common Spine Conditions in Sports Medicine

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  • Cervical Spine
    – Sprains/Strains
    – Cervical plexus strain
    – Brachial plexus strain
  • Lumbar Spine
    – Sprains/Strains
    – Spondylosis, spondylolysis,
    spondylolisthesis
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Common Head Conditions in Sports Medicine

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  • Concussion
  • Eye trauma
  • Nose trauma
  • Mouth trauma
  • Ear trauma
    – Laceration, contusion
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Physical Rehabilitation - 5 phases

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  1. Acute Injury
  2. Initial Rehabilitation
  3. Progressive Rehabilitation
  4. Integrated Functions
  5. Return to play
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15
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Physical Rehabilitation - PRICES

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  • Protect
  • Rest
  • Ice
  • Compress
  • Elevate
  • Stabilize
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16
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Repair/Regeneration phase & goals?

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– ↑ fibroblastic/osteoblastic
activity
– ↓ inflammation/edema
– Weak scar tissue formation
* Goal
– ↑ pain-free range of motion (active/assisted ROM)
– ↑ isometric strength (gentle)
– Maintain cardiopulmonary conditioning (if possible)

17
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Progressive Repair/Regeneration phase and goal?

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– Collagen remodeling
– Scar tissue matures
* gains moderate strength
Goal
– ↑ Passive & Active ROM
– ↑ Isotonic strength
– ↑ cardiopulmonary
conditioning

18
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Remodeling phase and goals

A

Remodeling Phase
– Mature collagen scar tissue
* strong
* Goal
– ↑ Skills
– Restore proprioception
– Enhance ROM

19
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Patient Confidentiality in sports medicine

A
  • Implied vs Written authorization to
    release information
  • Public interest in athlete’s status
  • A brief, factual statement without
    confidential details may be used
    – All other information must come from the athlete
20
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External pressures on clinical decision making

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  • Coaches, administrators, parents, boosters, even the athlete
  • Stay impartial
  • Health of the athlete is preeminent
21
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Performance enhancing drugs

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– Stimulants “slow down” the game
– Testosterone prescribing for “Low T”

22
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Inappropriate drug prescribing in sports medicine

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– Opioid drug prescribing
– Corticosteroid/anesthetic injections