sports med extra credit

What is the main goal of medical intervention for injuries?

To decrease pain and help the body heal.

What are the 4 basic goals of rehab?

Decrease pain, increase ROM, increase strength, increase stability.

What does ROM stand for?

Range of Motion.

What is a muscle spasm?

An uncontrolled tightening of a muscle

What is the pain-spasm cycle?

Pain causes spasms and spasms cause more pain.

What is RICE used for?

Short-term injury care.

What does PT stand for?

Physical Therapy

Who performs physical therapy?

PTs, OTs, or ATCs.

What is manual therapy?

Hands-on treatment like massage or stretching

What are modalities?

Tools like heat, ice, or e-stim used in rehab

What is passive ROM?

Movement done by a clinician or helper

What is active ROM?

Movement done by the patient.

Why is strengthening important?

To rebuild muscle and support joints.

What is proprioception?

The body's sense of position and balance.

Why is proprioception training important?

It helps prevent re-injury.

What is "controlled chaos" in rehab?

Exercises that mimic real sports movements.

What is athletic confidence?

Feeling safe and ready to return to sports.

What is Graston technique?

A tool used to break up scar tissue.

What does heat therapy do?

Increases blood flow and flexibility

What does cold therapy do?

Reduces pain and swelling

What are NSAIDs used for?

Pain and inflammation.

What is acetaminophen used for?

Pain relief and fever.

What are opioids used for?

Extreme pain relief.

What is a sprain?

Injury to a ligament.

What is a strain?

Injury to a muscle.