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Note/Source Cards Azaia Wallace
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A There are 6 general signs of injury – Joint pain – Tenderness at a certain point – Swelling – Reduced ROM – Comparative Weakness – Numbness and tingling Print pg. 12-14
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A What to do about injuries.. – If it hurts, don’t use it – Keep swelling down – Compress injury – Don’t apply heat *Remember PRICE Print pg. 14&15
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A Exercise and conditioning can help prevent cardiovascular disease, some forms of cancer, diabetes, osteoporosis and depression. Print pg. 253
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A Stretching is just as important as exercise. By being well stretched before exercise, your muscles wouldn’t be so tight and easily torn. Print pg. 273
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A Your body should always be your guide and you should listen to what your body is telling you Sports medicine and knowledge about it, does pay off Print pg.274
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B Diet is a big part of exercise, fitness, and sports medicine as a whole as well. Eating the right foods can give you energy, increase endurance and help you perform at your peak. Print pg.299
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B Carbohydrates – Allows you to get the most out of your workout – Fuels your muscles Too little? Fatigue Print pg.299
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B Fluids – You can lose more than two quarts of your body fluid in sweat – It is advised to drink about 64 ounces or more of juice or water a day Print pg.302
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B People are not born the same. Everyone has a different body type. Subtypes: – Endomorph – Mesomorphs – Meso-endomorph Print pg. 22
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B There are plenty of workouts and exercise specific activities that people can do to fit their liking and lifestyle. – Cardiovascular i.e. Running – Aerobic i.e. Swimming Etc. Print pg.vi
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C There are plenty of common acute injuries such as – Bruises/Contusions – Abrasions – Lacerations – Sprains – Strains – Tears – Avulsions – Broken bones – Dislocations Print pg. 127
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C Immediate treatment of Acute Injuries is RICE – Rest – Ice – Compression – Elevation Print pg.129
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C Prevention is the most important part of sports medicine – Use proper equipment – Maintain safe playing surfaces – Conditioning/Strengthening Print pg.137/138
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C Rehabilitation is a process 1. Early mobilization and restoration of ROM 2. Strength, Balance, and Flexibility Training 3. Sports Specific Training 4. Maintenance Print pg.144-148
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C There are many modalities that can be used as well, however certain ones suit other injuries more so than another – Ice – Heat Print pg.102
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D Programs must be accredited by APTA Therapists must have their licensure through APTA as well Web
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D Sports medicine goes beyond injuries. – They deal with illnesses, strokes, disorders, etc – Symptoms and conditions are listed on the site Web
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D Physical therapy helps in a variety of ways – Improve Mobility & Motion – Avoid Surgery and Prescription Drugs – Participate In Your Recovery Web
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D Physical therapy methods are always changing and adjusting to technological and medical advancements Web
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D Physical therapists are required to stay current and up-to-date, as well as being innovative. Licensure and certifications are required to be updated often Web
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E Athletic trainers potentially only need a bachelor’s degree, however when at a college level, a masters is required Physical therapists need a doctorate degree Physical therapist assistants is a two year, associate's program Web
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E There are a range of job environments, some include: – Hospitals – Schools – Private practices – Pro sports – Nursing homes – Clinics Web
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E Being in the medical field, therapists are typically in high demand, as well as, trainers and other occupations under sports medicine In other words, job security is promising Web
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E The goal of anyone involved in the sports medicine field is to get a patient back to what they were capable of, and in some cases even better Web
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E Athletic trainers average about $42,000 a year Physical therapists earn an average of about $80,000 a year Web
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F Athletic trainers are under a physician's “say so” Trainers are like the first responders of an injury, kind of like EMTs Web
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F ATCs work hand in hand with therapists, and do a lot of the same things as well. Work environments are typically the same too Web
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F ATCs are on the go a lot of the time and work long, demanding hours A lot of their work is dedicated to hands on rather than clerical Web
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F ATCs work with mostly athletes and military members. Their goals are getting that patient back on the field, or whatever activity it may be. Web
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F ATCs must past the exam and be certified by NATA They must also have a bachelor’s by an accredited school Web
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G The field of sports medicine encompasses many different health careers, including: – Athletic trainer Athletic trainer – Doctor of osteopathy Doctor of osteopathy – Exercise physiologist Exercise physiologist – Kinesiotherapist Kinesiotherapist – Medical doctor Medical doctor – Nursing Nursing – Nutrition/dietetics Nutrition/dietetics – Physical therapy Physical therapy Web
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G It is a fast-growing health care field, because health workers who specialize in sports medicine help many “regular” people as well as athletes. Web
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G The career path you choose to take will depend on your interests, your educational goals and the environment where you want to work. There are a number of ways and degrees you can have to be in the sports medicine field. Web
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G It is important to do observations and job shadowing so you can learn the work they do and learn more about what a career in sports medicine entails. Web
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G Sports medicine occupations must have people who are versatile, open minded, flexible, and people oriented Web
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H Being in this field allows you to be more involved in the community Interview
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H You have to have first and CPR and it has to be renewed annually and must stay up-to- do on the 3 levels of certifications Interview
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H There are many things that change, as far as, evaluations, injuries, etc. Those certifications must stay up-to-date, as well Interview
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H Injury prevention is the most important Everyone should be aware of sports medicine to some degree Interview
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H Not only does the training required in sports medicine apply to athletes, but it can be used anywhere essentially. Interview
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I Patients should be just as much as involved with their injury prevention, rehab, etc. as the therapist or trainer is. Both must work together cohesively Web
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I Therapy/training involves – Prevention – Conditioning – Strengthening – Balance – Eating habits – Modalities Web
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I Patients may very and not everyone is the same Programs must be tailored to the patients’ needs Discomfort is acceptable, not pain Web
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I Not all therapists, trainers, and sports medicine programs/facilities are the same either Some might differ in terminology, practices, patient ages, etc. Web
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I Case studies are often done to patch the whole between people and advancements in modern technology and science Web
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J Having general knowledge of applied kinesiology can help with little things such as a “common cold.” Print pg. 28
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J Applied kinesiology is based on the fact that body language never lies, which aids in the ability to interpret the body’s signals. – According to Dr. Goodheart Print pg.29
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J Environmental stress wears down the body every day – Poor nutrition – Pollution – Emotional trauma Print pg.59
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J Glands and organs are another important thing to take into consideration when thinking of applied kinesiology, some injuries may not always be visible to the human eye. Print pg.
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J There are many tests that can be used to indicate an injury. – Each body part or region of the body has multiple tests that belong to it Print pg.64
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