Sports Medicine - Introduction

In the three CCC's of the primary survey, what does the first C stand for?

Check

In a primary survey (CCC), the first step is to _________ the scene for _________

Check Safety

In the three CCC's of the primary survey, what does the Second C stand for?

Call 911

In the three CCC's of the primary survey, what does the Third C stand for?

Care for the Victim

How do you perform the second step of the Primary survey (CCC)?

Look, Listen, & Feel for breathing for 5-10seconds.

When do you start the secondary survey?

If the victim is breathing or conscious. After the first C in the primary survey,

What should you look for in a head-to-toe exam?

Bleeding, deformities, lumps & Bumps.

Before you treat an injured or ill person, you must get __________ to provide care.

Consent

What is the common mechanism of injury (MOI) for a spinal fracture

Axial load or direct blow to the crown of the head.

What symptoms might alert you that there could be damage to the spinal cord?

https://youtu.be/NMklSv_VlxE?t=11

Loss of sensation and inability to move body parts. Posturing as well.

The vertebral column functions to ________.

Protect the spinal cord

Do all high schools in the US have an Athletic Trainer?

No

Define athletic trainer

health care professionals who collaborate with physicians to optimize activity and quality of life for the physically active. Athletic training encompasses the prevention, diagnosis[3] and intervention of emergency, acute and chronic medical conditions involving impairment, functional limitations and disabilities."

Define sports medicine

an "umbrella term" used to define specialties in preventing, diagnosing, and treating injuries related to participation in sports, physical activity and/or exercise. Sports medicine is difficult to define because it is not a single specialty, but an area that involves a wide variety of health care professionals, researchers, and educators from various disciplines.

Medical doctor for the eyes

Ophthalmologist

How does scheduling cause injuries?

Over scheduling causes the body to break down overtime. Off season's are for a reason.

NATA stands for

National Athletic Trainers Association

Job of the NATA

setting professional standards

Job of the NATABOC

conducting the certification process

The credibility of the athletic training profession is dependent upon:

1. Examination rigor

2. Standards of practice

3. Guidelines for discipline when standards are not followed

4. continuing education (CEU'S)

Athletic Trainers work under the direction of a

Medical doctor, usually an orthopedist.

5 members of central sports medicine team

1. The Athlete

2. Team Physician

3. Certified Athletic

Trainer

4. Parents

5. Coach

Role of the ATC

Initial care, referral, communication with athlete, parents, physician and coach. Provides follow up and rehab.

How is Injury assessment performed

HOPS -

History

Observation

Palpation

Special test

Kinesiology

study of human movement

Provide a list of modalities

1. Ice

2. Therapeutic exercise

3. Electrical stimulation

4. Massage & much more

To become a certified ATC you must do these 4 things

1. Pass the NATABOC certification exam

2. Attend internships or clinical's as a student in an accredited college curriculum program.

3. Graduate from the accredited university Masters program.

4. Obtain Licensure within your state to practice

State regulations that require registration means that:

Anyone can call themselves and ATC with an ID.

State regulations that require certification means that:

1. The state recognizes Athletic Training as a profession, however

2. Anyone can practice as long as those don't call themselves an "Athletic Trainer".

State regulations that require Licensure means that:

The state recognizes Athletic training as a true healthcare profession, making it

illegal for non certified individuals to practice

What protects athletic trainers when traveling outside of the state they are licensed in to treat their own athletes?

https://www.nata.org/blog/beth-sitzler/sports-medicine-licensure-clarity-act-signed-law

Sports Medicine Licensure Clarity -

What type of licensure language is most beneficial to a profession?

General or descriptive

general

What method do health care providers use to perform an injury assessment?

HOPS

HOPS stands for

History

Observation

Palpation

Special test

The History portion of the Examination is where the provider ......?

Interviews the patient through questioning.

The Observation portion of the Examination is where the provider ......?

looks for: swelling, deformities, discoloration,

The palpation portion of the Examination is where the provider ......?

Touches, feels, probes and pushes to elicit/provoke symptoms.

6 domains of athletic training

Prevention

Evaluation &

Diagnosis

Immediate/emergency Care

Treatment, rehabilitation & reconditioning

organization & administration

Professional Responsibilities

The best model of health care for athletic trainers and their clients.

A patient centered model, free from the influences of the business of sport.