Chapter 6: Essentials of Athletic Injury Management

Off-the-shelf equipment

Pre-made and packaged products, includes ankle braces and neoprene sleeves

Direct contact/collision sports

Football, hockey, and lacrosse

Facemasks

Devices that protect the face and nose

Orthotics

Devices used to correct bio mechanical problems that exist in the foot

Heel Cup

A device used to compress the fat pad and add cushioning to help alleviate symptoms of plantar fasciitis

Protective Knee Brace

Device used to protect the MCL of football linemen

Intraoral Mouth Guard

Device used to decrease the risk of concussion

Rehabilitative Knee Brace

Device used to compress the fat pad and add cushions to help alleviate symptoms of plantar fasciitis

Organization that are responsible for the regulation of football helmets and hockey helmets

NOCSAE

For maximal protection, what type of material is used to make lenses, face shield, and protective goggles?

Plastic

2 sports that have the highest incidence of ear injuries

Wrestling & boxing

Off-the-shelf protective equipment

Pre-made and packaged
Use immediately
May pose problem relative to sizing

Custom protective equipment

Specially sized
Constructed according to characteristics of athlete

Why should athletes wear intraoral mouth guards?

Decrease risk of concussion

What 2 measurements must be considered when fitting shoes?

Distance from heel to joint
Distance from heel to longest toe

What is the purpose of sports bras?

To prevent premature stretching of coppers ligament

4 ways that individuals can decrease the possibility of sport related injuries and lawsuits related to equipment

(1) Maintenance standards in place
(2) Coaches must have knowledge on equip.
(3) Selection and fitting
(4) NOCSAE has established test standards to reduce head injuries

Steps in properly fitting a football helmet

(1) Snug fit (credit card techni.)
(2) Change in altitude bladder helmets must be rechecked
(3) Chin straps
(4) Jaw pads are essential
(5) Loops straps

Guidelines that should be followed with regards to purchasing and reconditioning football helmets

- Purchase NOCSAE helmets
- Assign Code
- Fit according to athlete
- Repair damaged helmets
- Recheck fitting and according to manufactures warranty

Running shoes

Flexible ball of foot
Nylon or nylon mesh
Flared for stability
Heel and sole well padded

Tennis shoes

Firm sole, more rigid than running shoe
Leather or leather w nylon
Cushioning less than a running shoe

Aerobic shoes

Sole between running and tennis shoe
Leather or leather w nylon
Very little heel flare
Cushioning between running and tennis shoe