Sports Med Precision Exam with 100%
Correct Answers
Physical Therapist - correct answer-Main focus is rehabilitation of injuries
Chiropractor - correct answer-Treat disorders of the spine
Certified Athletic trainer - correct answer->professional who has attained a standard
level of competence in the field of athletic training
>to be successful, a this person must be certified with a high education and recognition
in health profession
Exercise Physiologist - correct answer-Develops fitness evaluations/programs
CSCS (fitness trainer) - correct answer-Lead & instruct in exercise activities
Orthopedic Surgeon - correct answer-Diagnose and repair musculoskeletal injuries
Behaviors by a health provider that prove negligence - correct answer-Damage/injury,
proximal cause, breach of duty, duty of care
ligament - correct answer-connects bone to bone
term for tearing a muscle or tendon - correct answer-strain
underwrap purpose - correct answer-Prevents skin irritation when ankle, knee, wrist, or
hand is taped up
prophylactic taping purpose - correct answer-Prevents from damage
How to apply stirrups when taping the ankle for an inversion ankle sprain - correct
answer-medial to lateral
properly fitted mouthguard elements - correct answer-unrestricted breathing, tight,
communicate clearly
-Protecting teeth & preventing serious mouth injuries.
-Reduce risk of jaw injuries.
-Reduce risk of brain injuries for athletes (especially custom made)
, How rigid protective equipment protects? - correct answer-Disperse force over a larger
area
Therapeutic modality that provides deep heating of tissues - correct answer-Ultrasound
Concept that explains why rubbing an injury makes it feel better - correct answer-Gate
Control Theory
When to use heat modalities - correct answer-Post/Subacute injuries: After 3 days
3 physiological effects of cryotherapy - correct answer-Vasoconstriction causes:
1)Reduce swelling
2) Reduce pain
3) Reduce muscle spasms
How long & often ice should be applied to an acute injury - correct answer->Should be
applied for 20 minutes at a time
>Minimum of 2 hours should elapse prior to reapplication
3 phases of injury rehab program - correct answer-*PHASE 1*: Control swelling & pain
>RICE/NSAIDS
*PHASE 2*: Increase ROM, strength, proprioception (balance)
>Ankle Circles/Alphabet
>Resistance Bands--gas pedals
>Bosu Ball--1 leg standing
*PHASE 3*: Return to Sport
>Running, jumping, cutting
SMART Goal - correct answer-S-specific
M-measurable
A-achievable
R-relevant
T-time bound
How to prevent performance burn-out - correct answer-avoid repetition, time away,
attend to small injuries
Nosebleed treatment - correct answer-PINCH NOSE & LEAN FORWARD
>keeping the head above the heart will reduce nasal bleeding
>instructing the patient to lean forward, allowing the blood to exit the nose instead of
entering the throat
>use the thumb and index finger to squeeze together the soft portion of the nose
Correct Answers
Physical Therapist - correct answer-Main focus is rehabilitation of injuries
Chiropractor - correct answer-Treat disorders of the spine
Certified Athletic trainer - correct answer->professional who has attained a standard
level of competence in the field of athletic training
>to be successful, a this person must be certified with a high education and recognition
in health profession
Exercise Physiologist - correct answer-Develops fitness evaluations/programs
CSCS (fitness trainer) - correct answer-Lead & instruct in exercise activities
Orthopedic Surgeon - correct answer-Diagnose and repair musculoskeletal injuries
Behaviors by a health provider that prove negligence - correct answer-Damage/injury,
proximal cause, breach of duty, duty of care
ligament - correct answer-connects bone to bone
term for tearing a muscle or tendon - correct answer-strain
underwrap purpose - correct answer-Prevents skin irritation when ankle, knee, wrist, or
hand is taped up
prophylactic taping purpose - correct answer-Prevents from damage
How to apply stirrups when taping the ankle for an inversion ankle sprain - correct
answer-medial to lateral
properly fitted mouthguard elements - correct answer-unrestricted breathing, tight,
communicate clearly
-Protecting teeth & preventing serious mouth injuries.
-Reduce risk of jaw injuries.
-Reduce risk of brain injuries for athletes (especially custom made)
, How rigid protective equipment protects? - correct answer-Disperse force over a larger
area
Therapeutic modality that provides deep heating of tissues - correct answer-Ultrasound
Concept that explains why rubbing an injury makes it feel better - correct answer-Gate
Control Theory
When to use heat modalities - correct answer-Post/Subacute injuries: After 3 days
3 physiological effects of cryotherapy - correct answer-Vasoconstriction causes:
1)Reduce swelling
2) Reduce pain
3) Reduce muscle spasms
How long & often ice should be applied to an acute injury - correct answer->Should be
applied for 20 minutes at a time
>Minimum of 2 hours should elapse prior to reapplication
3 phases of injury rehab program - correct answer-*PHASE 1*: Control swelling & pain
>RICE/NSAIDS
*PHASE 2*: Increase ROM, strength, proprioception (balance)
>Ankle Circles/Alphabet
>Resistance Bands--gas pedals
>Bosu Ball--1 leg standing
*PHASE 3*: Return to Sport
>Running, jumping, cutting
SMART Goal - correct answer-S-specific
M-measurable
A-achievable
R-relevant
T-time bound
How to prevent performance burn-out - correct answer-avoid repetition, time away,
attend to small injuries
Nosebleed treatment - correct answer-PINCH NOSE & LEAN FORWARD
>keeping the head above the heart will reduce nasal bleeding
>instructing the patient to lean forward, allowing the blood to exit the nose instead of
entering the throat
>use the thumb and index finger to squeeze together the soft portion of the nose
