Sports Medicine and Injury Assessment Flashcards

A comprehensive set of vocabulary flashcards based on the provided lecture notes regarding clinical assessment, vital signs, injury classification, and athletic taping techniques.

Prefix/Suffix Meaning

Know the meaning of the middle section only

SAMPLE

Symptoms, Allergies, Medications, Past history, Last meal, Events leading up

OPQRST

Onset, Provocation, Quality, Region/Radiation, Severity, Time

BBEEEDDDS

Bleeding, Breathing, Environment, Emotion, Eating, Drinking, Drugs, Sleep

Normal Adult Pulse

$$60-100\,bpm$$

Normal Adult Blood Pressure

$$120/80\,mmHg$$

Normal Body Temperature

$98.6\,^{\circ}F$ ($37\,^{\circ}C$)

Pulse

Pressure wave caused by heartbeat

Blood Pressure

Force of blood against artery walls

Temperature

Measurement of body heat

Abnormal Vital Signs

Values outside normal ranges

Pulse Oximeter

Measures oxygen saturation

Normal Pulse Ox Reading

$$95-100\%$$

Sprain

Injury to a ligament

Strain

Injury to a muscle or tendon

Sport-Specific Exercises

Exercises designed to mimic sport movements

Return to Play Criteria

Pain free, full ROM, strength restored

Acute Rehab Phase

Reduce pain and swelling

Subacute Rehab Phase

Restore ROM and strength

Functional Rehab Phase

Return to sport-specific skills

Difference Between Acute and Chronic Injury

Acute = sudden onset, Chronic = develops over time

RICE

Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation

PRICE

Protection, Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation

Concussion Signs

Headache, dizziness, confusion, nausea

Concussion Symptoms

Fogginess, headache, sensitivity to light/noise

SCAT5

Assessment tool for concussion evaluation

Cranial Nerve Exam

Check function of $12$ cranial nerves

Number of Cranial Nerves

$12$ pairs

Sensory Nerves

Carry information to the brain

Motor Nerves

Carry commands from brain to muscles

Ice Bag Making

Fill bag $\frac{2}{3}$ with ice, remove air, secure lid

Knee Ice Wrap

Wrap distal to proximal with even pressure

Shoulder Ice Wrap

Secure ice over shoulder with elastic wrap

Ankle Ice Wrap

Figure-$8$ style wrap

Hip Flexor Spica

Wrap around thigh and hip

Adductor/Groin Spica

Figure-$8$ wrap around waist and thigh

Hamstring Spica

Wrap around upper leg and hip

Wrist Taping

Supports wrist and limits movement

Thumb Spica Taping

Supports thumb and limits motion

Wrist with Fan Taping

Extra wrist support using fan strips

Total Wrist with Thumb

Supports wrist and thumb together

Arch Taping

Supports foot arch

X-Arch Taping

Crossed strips for arch support

Turf Toe Taping

Limits big toe hyperextension