ch 1 Introduction to Injury Care

Organization + Administration

documentation and maintenance of health care records Filling out Doctors notes and Medical reports

Which of the following professionals is concerned with information involving kinematics and kinetics?

A. Nutritionist B. Exercise physiologist C. Physical Therapist D. Biomechanist

Sports Medicine

a broad and complex branch of healthcare that applies medical and scientifc knowledge to prevent, recognize, assess, manage and rehabilitate injuries/illnesses related to sports + exercise

Professional responsibility

adhere to ethical, legal, and other professional standards Knowing the new rehab technique for a torn ACL

Advantage of using a team approach

allows for a comprehensive prevention, assessment, and management of injury/illness. As it taps the expertise of individual specialists working in conjunction with one another and the patient

Treatment, Rehabilitation, and Reconditioning

in consultation with a physician, a comprehensive treatment plan is developed * therapeutic goals and objectives * pharmacologic agents * methods to assess/document progress * criteria to return to participation Putting together a ACL rehab plan

The board of certification for athletic trainer

professional organization responsible for both the certification and defining the major performance domains

You are a fitness specialist at a commercial fitness facility. what instructions would you provide to your clients regarding their role in ensuring their appropriate and quality healthcare while at the site?

t is the responsibility of the participant to adhere to prescribed guidelines for activity such as * maintain certain level of physical fitness * perform within rules and guidelines * maintain and wear safety iequipment * know protocol for reporting injury * seek immediate health care for injury

What are the responsibilities of a physical education teacher in reducing the incidence of injury during class?

- Make sure the space and equipment is safe, actively supervise, be aware of student health, teach skills/ strategies and safety

What organization has been responsible for the growth and development of the athletic training profession?

A. Board of Certification for Athletic Trainers B. American Medical Association C. American College of Sports Medicine D. National Athletic Trainers Association E. National Strength and Conditioning Association

Immediate care

determine the nature and extent of an injury must be prepared to care for and prevent further harm for various conditions Putting a broken leg into a splint

Injury assessment and management: responsibility of coach in absence of AT

* assessment of nature and severity of injury * determination of the appropriate course of action in managing injury * implementation of the appropriate course of action e.g. basic first aid or emergency care plan

Injury prevention: responsibility of the coach

* instruction for proper skill development and techniques * develop and implement conditioning programs that are physiologically and developmentally appropriate * inspection of equipment, facilities, and playing field/court to ensure it is safe for participation * evaluation of the status of participants prior to premitting activity * supervision during activity

Why is the team approach to health care delivery preferable to a traditional doctor to patient approach to ensure quality healthcare for participants in sport and physical activity?

- Injures can be better assessed, cared for, and preventedthis also allows for quicker recoveries, recognition, and understanding

Why should the coach complete basic athletic training class and maintain current certification in emergency cardiac care (CPR/AED) and emergency first aid?

In the absence of an athletic trainer, the coach must assume a more active role in providing healthcare to participants

Should the terms "sports medicine" and athletic training" be used interchangeably?

No, sports medicine is a branch that encompasses several disciplines to recognize asses and rehabilitate injury and illness Athletic trainer is a discipline under the umbrella of sports medicine responsible for the daily health and safety of physically active individuals

Major Performance Domains of Athletic Trainer

Prevention,Clinical Eval and Diagnosis,Immediate Care,Treatment,Rehab and Reconditioning,Organization and Admin,Professional Responsibility

The team approach to the delivery of healthcare allows for a comprehensive prevention, assessment, and management of an injury or illness as it utilizes the expertise of individual specialists working in conjunction with one another and the patient.

True or False

The terms "sports medicine" and "athletic training" can be used interchangeably.

True or False

Which of the following tasks is the duty of the coach relative to injury prevention?

administering basic first aid B. developing appropriate treatment programs C. developing and implementing appropriate conditioning programs D. diagnosing an acute injury E. taping the athletes before practice

Clinical Evaluation + Diagnosise

use standardized clinical practices to make decisions regarding nature and severity of an injury/illness * on field assessments * off field assessments * follow-ups Example "My assessment is regarding a sprained ankle during practice

Prevention

* physical examination * safety checks of equiptment and facilities * conditioning programs to maintain strength, endurance, flexibility * teaching proper techniques and safety * monitor environmental conditions Example would be Heat Stroke based on Weather

Injury prevention is one of the major domains of the athletic trainer. A high school with an interscholastic athletic program cannot afford to hire an athletic trainer. What general strategies could the coaches at the school implement in an effort to reduce the incidence and severity of injury?

* proper instruction of skill development and technique * develop and implement conditioning programs that are physiologically and developmentally appropriate * inspect equipment and facilities to ensure safety before participation * evaluate status of participants before activity * actively supervise activities

In order to ensure appropriate healthcare to participants, a coach should be certified:

A. in emergency cardiac care B. in emergency first aid C. as an athletic trainer D. all of the above E. A & B only

The sport/ physical activity participant is responsible for each of the following EXCEPT:

A. performing within the guidelines of an activity B. maintaining and wearing safety equipment C. providing appropriate supervision during activity D. reporting an injury

The team approach to the delivery of health care to athletes includes the coordinated efforts of several individuals. Which one of the following individuals is NOT part of the team approach?

A. team physician B. primary care physician C. athletic trainer D. coach E. athletic director

NATA Mission

to enhance the quality of health care provided by certified athletic trainers and to advance the athletic training profession