Fundamental Concepts in Sports Medicine Evaluation

Injury Evaluation

Essential skill for sports medicine professionals.

Preparticipation Evaluation

Assessment before an athlete starts participation.

On-Field Injury Assessment

Immediate evaluation during athletic activity.

Off-Field Injury Evaluation

Detailed assessment after the activity.

Progress Evaluation

Ongoing assessment of recovery and rehabilitation.

Anatomy Knowledge

Understanding of human body structure for assessment.

Biomechanics

Application of mechanical forces on living organisms.

Mechanism of Injury (MOI)

Cause of injury described mechanically.

Etiology

Cause of an injury or disease.

Pathology

Structural and functional changes from injury.

Symptoms

Subjective changes reported by the patient.

Signs

Objective indicators of a specific condition.

Diagnosis

Identification of a specific medical condition.

Differential Diagnosis

Process of ruling out possible conditions.

Primary Survey

Initial assessment focusing on life-threatening injuries.

Secondary Survey

Detailed information gathering about the injury.

Surface Anatomy

Study of external body landmarks and structures.

Body Planes

Imaginary lines dividing the body for evaluation.

Abdominopelvic Quadrants

Regions of the abdomen for assessment purposes.

Musculoskeletal System

Body system involving muscles and bones.

Standard MSK Terminology

Common terms for describing body positions.

Rehabilitation Design

Creating recovery plans addressing functional aspects.

Activate EAP

Call Emergency Action Plan for severe injuries.

CPR/AED

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation and automated external defibrillator use.

Control Bleeding

Apply pressure to stop blood loss.

Manage Shock

Stabilize patient experiencing shock symptoms.

Vital Signs

Measurements of heart rate, respiration, and blood pressure.

Level of Consciousness

Assessment of a patient's awareness and responsiveness.

On-Field Inspection

Evaluate injury seriousness and transport needs.

Off-Field Evaluation

Assessment using history, observation, and palpation.

HOPS

History, Observation, Palpation, Special Tests framework.

Palpation

Feeling tissues to locate injury specifics.

Neurological Exam

Assessment of nerve function and response.

Joint Stability Testing

Evaluate the integrity of joint structures.

POLICE

Immediate treatment: Protect, Optimal Load, Ice, Compression, Elevation.

Cultural Diversity

Understanding patient's cultural beliefs in evaluation.

SOAP Note

Standard format for documenting injury information.

Progress Evaluations

Monitoring recovery compared to previous assessments.

Special Tests

Movement assessments for injury evaluation.

Goniometric Measurements

Assessing joint range of motion quantitatively.

Functional Performance Testing

Evaluating patient's ability to perform tasks.

Subjective

History taking to elicit personal impressions.

Objective

Visual and physical assessment of injury.

Assessment

Professional judgment regarding injury severity.

Plan

Treatment and referral strategies for injury.

History Taking

Process to gather athlete's personal injury account.

Visual Inspection

Observation of injury for deformity or swelling.

Active Motion

Athlete moves joint without assistance.

Passive Motion

Examiner moves joint without athlete's effort.

Resistive Motion

Athlete resists examiner's force during movement.

Point Tenderness

Specific area of pain upon palpation.

Lachman Test

Assessment for ACL integrity in the knee.

Anterior Drawer Test

Test for anterior stability of the knee.

MMT

Manual Muscle Testing for strength evaluation.

Chronic Treatment Plan

Long-term strategy for ongoing injury management.

Short-Term Goals

Immediate objectives for injury recovery.

Long-Term Goals

Overall recovery objectives over time.

Reevaluation

Follow-up assessment to monitor progress.

Compression Wrap

Bandaging technique to reduce swelling.

Ice Application

Cold treatment to minimize swelling and pain.

Elevation

Raising injured area to reduce swelling.

Non-Weight Bearing

Avoiding pressure on injured limb.

Ankle Sprain

Moderate injury with partial ligament tear.