Sports Med
vital signs
-pulse -respiration -blood pressure -temperature -skin color -pupils
PRICES
Injury protocol; Protect.Rest.Ice.Compression.Elevation.Support
prophylactic knee brace
MCL injury
myotome
a group of muscles primarily innervated by a single nerve root
expressed warranty
a written guarantee that the product is safe for use
Myositis Ossificans
accumulation of mineral deposits in muscle
antishock heel lifts
achilles tendon injury
shearing force
acts parallel or tangent to a plane passing through the object
litigation
an action brought in court to enforce particular right
moleskin
blisters
nonfeasance
failing to perform a legal duty
symptom
information provided by the inured individual regarding his or her perception of the problem
strain
injury to a joint, similar to a sprain, except that a muscle that crosses the affected joint is injured
counterforce forearm brace
lateral epicondylitis
tort
legal wrongs committed against the person or property of another
malpractice
occurs when an individual commits a negligent act while providing care
gross negligence
occurs when an individual has total disregard for the safety of others
SOAP
Eval Documentation; Subjective.Objective.Assessment.Plan
sports medicine team
Team physician, ATC's, CSUN SAT, NDHS SATA's (students), ND Admin( athletes,parents, and coaches)
standard of care
acting in accordance as an individual with similar educational background or training
patella braces
anterior knee pain syndrome
dermatome
area of skin supplied by a single nerve root
liability
being legally responsible for the harm one causes another person
malfeasance
committing an act that is not legally his or hers to perform
mouthguard
dental injury
HOPS
evaluation format; History.Observation.Palpation.Special Test
foreseeability of harm
exists when danger is apparent or should have been apparent, resulting in an unreasonably unsafe condition
assumption of risk
expressed or implied agreement that there is risk or danger may be involved in sport
closed-cell foam
foam material in which air cannot pass from one cell to another; this allows the material to rebound and return to its original shape quickly but offers less cushioning at low levels of impact
open-cell foam
foam with cells that are connected and allow passage from cell to cell, resulting in quick deformation under stress and limited shock absorbing qualities
compressive force
from axial loading, which compresses or crushes an object
tensile force
from tension or traction on an object
implied warranty
having a duty of care to design, manufacture and package safe equipment that will not cause injury to an individual when the equipment is used ad it was intended
PPE components
height/weight, temperature, blood pressure, heart rate(EKG), vision, ear, nose, throat, dependent reflexes, labs(blood and urine), breast or scrotal exam, musculoskeletal exam(posture), range of motion, anthropometric exam (body comp, flexibility, speed, power, agility, cardiovascular endurance, strength exam), body types(endomorse, mezomorse, ectomorse), athsmatic
ear protection
hematoma auris
donut padding
hip contusion
informed consent
implies that an inured party has been reasonable informed or needed treatment, possible alternative treatment and advantage and disadvantages of each course of action
abdominal binders
low back pain
low-density material
materials that absorb energy from low impacted intensity areas ex: gauze pad, moleskin, neoprene, sorbothane
high-density material
materials that absorb more energy from higher impact density levels through deformation, resulting in less stress to a body part ex: orthoplast, plaster, thermoplast, ultra foam
goniometer
measure active and passive ROM
sign
objective, measurable, physical finding regarding an individuals condition
scope of care
outlines the role and responsibilities of an individual in that professions an delineates what should be learned in the professional preparation of that individual
misfeasance
performing improperly a duty that he or she has a legal right to do
stress
produced by a force depends on the area over which the force is spread
