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From a psychological perspective, successful injury rehabilitation depends on
______, _________, &_________ ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Rapport,
Cooperation, & Education
What are 4 key factors that must be addressed during the immediate post-injury
period from a patient education/psychological perspective? ---------CORRECT
ANSWER-----------------Course of treatment
Injury prognosis
Planned goals
Patient involvement in the rehab process
How can a patient's confidence be increased during the rehabilitative period? -----
----CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Small successes
setting realistic goals & milestones
Patient must feel in control of their rehab and be able to make decisions
Positive verbal reinforcement from everyone involved including the AT, coach, &
teammates
Reassurance that the patient will be able to return to sport and be successful
,How can anxiety surrounding returning to play increase a patient's risk for further
injury? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Anxiety results in muscle tension,
this then leads to abnormal movement mechanics and disruption of normal
coordination which can lead to injury.
_________ has been shown to be an effective motivator for compliance to the
rehabilitation of an injury ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Goal setting
The injured patient has to __________ for the progress of the injury & doing the
necessary rehabilitation ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Take responsibility
Goals must be:
Personal & internally satisfying
Realistic
Challenging
All of the above ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------All of the above
List & describe two techniques for reducing tension & anxiety ---------CORRECT
ANSWER-----------------Meditation: focus on a constant mental stimulus such as a
phrase or sound. As thoughts come into consciousness they are turned away and
the individual returns to the focus of attention.
, Progressive relaxation: each muscle group is tensed for 5-7 seconds, then relaxed
for 20-30 seconds. Once the individual becomes aware of the tension in the body,
the contraction is gradually decreased until little remains. The person can then
focus on just one area and mentally wills the tension to decrease to zero
(complete relaxation)
What is true regarding the relationship of the athletic therapist and strength &
conditioning coaches on a team? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------The role
of the AT is to critically review the training and conditioning program designed by
the strength and conditioning coach
List the 10 principles of conditioning: ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Safety
Warmup/cool down
Motivation
Overload
Consistency
Progression
Intensity
Specificity
Individuality
Minimal stress
What does the acronym SAID stand for? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------
Specific adaptation to imposed demands
, Describe the SAID Principle: ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------As the body is
subjected to stresses/overloads of varying degrees, it will gradually adapt over
time to overcome whatever demands are placed on it
How many minutes of dynamic stretching is recommended to improve flexibility?
---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------6-12
What is true regarding dynamic warmup? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------It
should include exercises that address all major muscle groups
What are 4 key benefits of a dynamic warmup? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------
------1. enhances coordination and motor ability (revs up nervous system)
2. prepares muscles & joints in a more activity-specific manner
3. forces individuals to focus & concentrate
4. includes exercises that addresses all major muscle groups
True or false: Athletes can wait 15min or longer after a dynamic warmup as
effects last for up to 45 min ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------False,
individuals should start activity immediately after warmup and should not wait
longer than 15 min.
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Latest Exam
From a psychological perspective, successful injury rehabilitation depends on
______, _________, &_________ ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Rapport,
Cooperation, & Education
What are 4 key factors that must be addressed during the immediate post-injury
period from a patient education/psychological perspective? ---------CORRECT
ANSWER-----------------Course of treatment
Injury prognosis
Planned goals
Patient involvement in the rehab process
How can a patient's confidence be increased during the rehabilitative period? -----
----CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Small successes
setting realistic goals & milestones
Patient must feel in control of their rehab and be able to make decisions
Positive verbal reinforcement from everyone involved including the AT, coach, &
teammates
Reassurance that the patient will be able to return to sport and be successful
,How can anxiety surrounding returning to play increase a patient's risk for further
injury? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Anxiety results in muscle tension,
this then leads to abnormal movement mechanics and disruption of normal
coordination which can lead to injury.
_________ has been shown to be an effective motivator for compliance to the
rehabilitation of an injury ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Goal setting
The injured patient has to __________ for the progress of the injury & doing the
necessary rehabilitation ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Take responsibility
Goals must be:
Personal & internally satisfying
Realistic
Challenging
All of the above ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------All of the above
List & describe two techniques for reducing tension & anxiety ---------CORRECT
ANSWER-----------------Meditation: focus on a constant mental stimulus such as a
phrase or sound. As thoughts come into consciousness they are turned away and
the individual returns to the focus of attention.
, Progressive relaxation: each muscle group is tensed for 5-7 seconds, then relaxed
for 20-30 seconds. Once the individual becomes aware of the tension in the body,
the contraction is gradually decreased until little remains. The person can then
focus on just one area and mentally wills the tension to decrease to zero
(complete relaxation)
What is true regarding the relationship of the athletic therapist and strength &
conditioning coaches on a team? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------The role
of the AT is to critically review the training and conditioning program designed by
the strength and conditioning coach
List the 10 principles of conditioning: ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Safety
Warmup/cool down
Motivation
Overload
Consistency
Progression
Intensity
Specificity
Individuality
Minimal stress
What does the acronym SAID stand for? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------
Specific adaptation to imposed demands
, Describe the SAID Principle: ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------As the body is
subjected to stresses/overloads of varying degrees, it will gradually adapt over
time to overcome whatever demands are placed on it
How many minutes of dynamic stretching is recommended to improve flexibility?
---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------6-12
What is true regarding dynamic warmup? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------It
should include exercises that address all major muscle groups
What are 4 key benefits of a dynamic warmup? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------
------1. enhances coordination and motor ability (revs up nervous system)
2. prepares muscles & joints in a more activity-specific manner
3. forces individuals to focus & concentrate
4. includes exercises that addresses all major muscle groups
True or false: Athletes can wait 15min or longer after a dynamic warmup as
effects last for up to 45 min ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------False,
individuals should start activity immediately after warmup and should not wait
longer than 15 min.
