KINE2495 - Intro to sports injuries

Sports Medicine

A broad field of medical practices related to physical activity and sport.

Primary Care Team

A group of medical professionals—athlete, coach, team doctor, and athletic therapist—focused on injury prevention and performance.

Athletic Therapist

A highly educated and skilled professional specializing in healthcare for physically active individuals, focusing on injury prevention and management.

PICO

A framework for developing clinical questions consisting of Patient, Intervention, Comparison, and Outcome.

Evidence-based practice

Incorporating empirical data and clinical experience into clinical decision-making.

Liability

The state of being legally responsible for the harm one causes to another person.

Negligence

Failing to exercise reasonable care, leading to harm.

Tort

Legal wrongs committed against a person, addressing civil wrongs.

Nonfeasance

Failing to perform a legal duty when action is required.

Malfeasance

Performing an action not legally permitted.

Misfeasance

Incorrectly performing an action one has the right to do.

Gross Negligence

Total disregard for the safety of others.

Vicarious Negligence

Employers can be held liable for the negligent acts of their employees.

Informed Consent

Patients have the right to be informed about treatments and can refuse care.

Confidentiality

The right to privacy in health care settings, restricting disclosure without consent.

Good Samaritan Law

Laws that protect individuals who voluntarily help someone in an emergency situation.

Epidemiology

The study of distributions and determinants of injury and disease rates in populations.

Pre-Participation Exam (PPE)

An annual evaluation aimed at identifying potential health issues that could predispose someone to injury.

Macronutrients

Nutrients required in larger amounts, including carbohydrates, proteins, and fats.

Carbohydrates

The body's most efficient source of energy.

Proteins

Essential for growth, maintenance, and repair of the body; composed of amino acids.

Fats

The most concentrated source of energy essential for normal growth and development.

Vitamins

Organic compounds that help regulate various bodily processes.

Minerals

Inorganic elements essential for bodily function, such as calcium and iron.

Hydration

The maintenance of body fluid levels; dehydration can lead to illness or death.

Warm-Up

Physical preparation before exercise to prevent injury and enhance performance.

Cool Down

The process of gradually reducing heart rate and stretching muscles post-exercise.

Overload Principle

The concept that to improve fitness, one must work harder than they normally do.

Muscle Atrophy

The decrease in muscle mass due to lack of use or undertraining.

Flexibility

The range of motion available at a joint.

Reversibility

The loss of fitness benefits when training is ceased.

Emergency Action Plan (EAP)

A protocol for handling health-related emergencies in sports settings.

Contributory Negligence

A legal concept where an injured party's own negligence contributes to their injury.

Express Warranty

A guarantee made by a manufacturer regarding the safety or functionality of a product.

Essential Amino Acids

Amino acids that must be obtained from food because the body cannot produce them.

Trans Fatty Acid

A type of dietary fat associated with increased health risks, commonly found in processed foods.

Omega-3 Fatty Acids

Essential fats found in fish oils that have heart health benefits.

Antioxidants

Substances that may prevent or delay some types of cell damage.

Electrolytes

Minerals in the body that help maintain hydration and nerve function.

Team Doctor

A medical professional who supervises the health care of a sports team.

Athlete's Assumption of Risk

The understanding that athletes accept inherent risks of injury when participating in sports.