Quiz 1: Exam 1 Flashcards
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What is the history of athletic training?
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- the Greeks and Romans used home remedies especially for gladiators
- mid to late 20th century home remedies and massage
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What are the three terms used for an athletic trainer?
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- Athletic Trainer
- Certified Athletic Trainer
- ATC
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Certified Athletic Trainer
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Health care professional that specializes in preventing, recognizing, managing, and rehabilitating injuries that result from physical activity
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Who does the ATC work for?
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Under the direct supervision of a licensed physician. Also works with other health care professionals, athletic admins, coaches, and parents
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What falls under the sports medicine performance enhancement branch?
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Coaches, strength and conditioning, nutrition, sports psychology, biomechanics
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What branch of sports medicine does Athletic Training fall under? What are other examples of this branch?
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Injury care and management; physical therapy, massage therapy, dentistry, chiropractic
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Primary Player on Sports Medicine Team
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- athlete
- coach
- Physician
- ATC
- parents (high school)
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Sports medicine team
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- physician
- ATC
- dentist
- coaches
- parents
- EMTs
- Orthopedic surgeons
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Athletic Trainers’ Domains (5)
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- injury/ illness prevention and wellness protection
- clinical evaluation and diagnosis
- immediate and emergency care
- treatment and rehabilitation
- organizational and professional health and well-being
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Athletic Trainers knowledge (12)
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- risk management and injury prevention
- pathology of injuries and illnesses
- orthopedic clinical exam and diagnosis
- medical conditions and disabilities
- acute care of injuries and illnesses
- therapeutic modalities
- conditioning and rehabilitative exercise
- Pharmacology
- psychosocial intervention/ referral
- nutritional aspects of injury/ illness
- health care admin
- professional development and responsibility
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Risk management
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Equipment knowledge, be aware of surrounding (heat injuries)
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Pathology of injury/ illness
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How an injury happens and how it resolves
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Nutritional aspects of injury/ illness
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Prevention, post-injury (wisdom teeth, jaw surgery, ect)
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Health care administration
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Coordination with referrals and follow-ups
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Personal qualities (8)
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- stamina and ability to adapt
- empathy
- sense of humor
- communication
- intellectual curiosity
- ethics
- personal support
- stubborn
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Importance of engaging in evidence based practice (5)
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- develop a clinical question
- search literature
- appraise the evidence
- apply the evidence
- asses the outcome
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NATA
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National Athletic Trainers’ Association; enhance the quality of health care provided by certified athletic trainers and to advance the athletic training profession
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AMA
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American Medical Association; recognized athletic training as an allied health field in 1990
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BOC
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Board of Certification; responsible for the certification exam for athletic trainers
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CAATE
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Commission for Accreditation of Athletic Training Education;
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How to become an ATC
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- bachelor’s degree from a CAATE accredited institution
- a master’s from a CAATE accredited institution with prerequisites
- Pass the BOC exam
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First 2 years of becoming an ATC
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- complete prerequisite math, English, and science courses
- complete athletic training prerequisites
- Apply and acceptance to department
- Apply to ATEP
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Clinical experiences to become ATC
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- equipment intensive sport (football)
- upper extremity (baseball) and lower extremity (soccer)
- male and female sports
- out of season sport
- up to 25 hours per week
- 100 hours per month
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BOC exam
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Sets the standards for the practice of athletic training. (Only accredited certifying body for ATC in US)
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Parts of BOC
- proof of degree, courses, clinical experience, and endorsement of program director
- computerized (practical skills, theoretical knowledge, situational knowledge)
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Practicing as ATC
- under supervision of physician
- in accordance with state acts (licensure: most restrictive, certification, registration)
- liability insurance
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Employment settings
- clinics and hospitals
- physician extenders: orthopedic office
- corporate setting (delta)
- industrial setting
- Traditional
- pro sports
- performing arts
- military
- wellness clubs
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ATC Continuing Education
-required every 3 years
| Conventions, workshops, self study, research, ect
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Superior
Towards the top
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Inferior
Towards the bottom
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Caudal
Towards the hind
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Anterior
Towards front
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Posterior
Towards the back
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Medial
Towards the midline
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Lateral
Away from the midline
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External
Towards surface
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Internal
Interior of the body
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Proximal
Close to
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Distal
Far away
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Dorsum
Back of
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Palmar
Relating to the palm
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Bilateral
Both sides
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Unilateral
One side
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Ipsilateral
Same side as
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Contalateral
Opposite side
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Flexion
Decreasing angle
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Extension
Increasing angle
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Abduction
Away from the midline
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Adduction
Towards the midline
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Lateral rotation (external)
Rotating outward
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Medial rotation (internal)
Rotating inward
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Plantar flexsion
Pointing toe, pushing down
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Dorsi flexsion
Bringing toe up, pulling up
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Ulnar deviation
Tilting towards thumb side
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Radial deviation
Tilting toward pinky side
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Pronation
Wrist rotation inward (Palm down)
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Supination
Wrist rotation outward (Palm up)
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Elevation
Ex. Shoulder shrugs (up)
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Depression
Ex. Shoulder shrugs (downward push)
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Protraction
Ex. Shoulders come forward
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Retraction
Ex. Shoulder go back
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Opposition
Fingers across (pinky to thumb)
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Reposition
Fingers go back
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Valgus
Force coming outside in
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Varus
Force from the inside
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Inversion
Roll ankle towards midline
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Eversion
Roll ankle outward/ laterally
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Safety standards for equipment and facilities
Concerns relative to materials, durability, establishment of standards, manufacturing, testing methods, and requirements for use
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Safety Standards pt 2
- maintenance
| - reconditioning
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What should concern for equipment be?
Safety standards-not appearance
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Injury due to defect
Manufacturer is liable
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Modified equipment injury
Modifier is liable
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Equipment reconditioning
NOCSAE established voluntary testing standards to reduce head injuries (takes into account the type of helmet and intensity usage)
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NOCSAE helmet standard
Not a warranty and indicates that helmet met requirements of performance tests (should undergo regular reconditioning)
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Head protection
Direct collision sports require head protection
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Football helmets
- NOCSAE standards for football helmets
- not always fail-safe
- must be aware of risk (athlete and parents)
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Helmet warnings
Each helmet must have a visible warning label and athlete must be aware of risks
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Other sports with helmets
- ice hockey
- lacrosse
- baseball
- cycling
- equestrian
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Soccer headgear
Designed to reduce risk of concussion due to heading ball. Disperses impact with the foam padding. No research to back up
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Face protection's four categories
- face guard
- throat protection
- mouth guard
- ear guard
- eye protection
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Face guard
- reduced facial injuries
- mounted properly with no additional attachments (invalidates the warranty)
- mountings must be flushed to the helmet
- ATC must know how to remove the face guard due to emergency
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Youth hockey
Face masks are required
| -opening cannot allow passage of sticks/pucks
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Throat protection
- protect against laryngotracheal injuries (rare but fatal)
| - baseball catcher, lacrosse and hockey goalies are most at risk
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Mouth guards
- prevent dental injuries
| - protect teeth and minimize lip lacerations
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Mouth guard fitting
- should not hinder breathing or speech
- extend to far back molar
- formed to fit teeth and upper jaw
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Mouth guard warranty
Do not cut down. It will void the warranty
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Three types of mouth guards
- stock
- commercial (boil and bite)
- custom (dental mold)
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Ear guards
- not common; used in water polo, boxing, wrestling
| - prevent ear irritation or deformity
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eye protection
- most eye injuries are sports related
| - blunt trauma
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Trunk and thorax protection
- essential in many sports
| - must protect regions exposed to impact of force (external genitalia, bony protuberances, shoulder, ribs, spine)
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Risk compensation
Adjusting behavior based on risk
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Sports bras
- minimize excessive vertical and horizontal movements that occur with running and jumping
- hold breast to chest preventing the stretching of Cooper's ligament
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Hips and Buttox (sports and types)
- required in collision and high velocity sports
- boxing, snow skiers, equestrian, jockey, water skiers
- girdle and belt types
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Groin and genitalia protection (types of sports and specific sports, and types of protection)
- high velocity projectiles
- cup protection for males
- stock item that fits into athletic supporter or shorts
- football, baseball, softball
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Lower extremities protective equipment
-socks
-shoes
(Type, wear and longevity **replace shoes every 3ish months** fit)
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Foot orthotics
Corrects biomechanical problems that can cause injury
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Types of foot orthotics
-plastic, thermoplastic, rubber, soberthane, leather support, ready made
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Who can customize orthotics?
Physician, podiatrist, PT, ATC
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Ankle braces
- use for prevention (wont prevent injury, but can lessen the injury)
- proprioceptive
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Shin and lower leg protection
-shin protection used in field hockey and soccer
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Knee braces
- prevent injuries outer ligaments
| - does not necessarily help ACL because it is an inner ligament
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Types of braces
- rehabilitative (post-op, progressive immobilization, adjustable)
- functional (during and post rehab for support)
- neoprene (medial and lateral support, collateral ligament damage, proprioceptive)
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Elbow wrist and hand protection
- elbow, wrist, and hand susceptible to fracture, dislocation, ligament sprains, muscle strains
- used by linemen
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Construction of Protective and Supportive Devices
- ATC should be able to design and construct protective devices
- must have knowledge of theoretical basis of padding and construction
- art form based on science
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Tools for customizing
- adhesives
- adhesive tape
- heat source (thermomoldable)
- shaping tools (scissors, blades, knives)
- fastening materials (snaps, velcro, laces)
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Dynamics splints
- injuries in hands and fingers
- Long duration tension on healing structure (cast can make structure stiff)
- combo of thermomoldable plastic, elastic, Velcro
