Anatomy
The Calcaneus is the anatomical term for what body part?
Heel
Strains occur when what is injured?
Tendons/Muscles
How do you treat a first degree ankle sprain?
PRICE, Protect/Support, Rest, Ice, Compress, Elevate
How do you relieve muscle cramping?
Massage, gentle stretching, rehydration
When an athlete is in pain, what are you looking for as an athletic trainer?
Degree of pain, range of motion, bruising, heat, swelling, fluid, isolating where the pain is, proper response to motion
Plantar Fascia is located where?
Heel to Metatarsals, bottom of foot
What is the most common area of the body to be sprained?
Ankle, Malleoli
How do you treat Plantar Fasciitis?
Correcting gait, Ice, Massage, Arch Support
This is an involuntary muscle contraction that occurs when an athlete is tired
Muscle Cramp
Where is the lateral Malleolus?
Outside Ankle
Cracks in the bone are called what?
Fractures
How do you correct Compartment Syndrome?
Surgery to release pressure
How do you prevent Achilles Tendonitis?
Stretching
The lateral Malleolus is the bottom part of this long bone
Fibula
What does a third degree injury indicate
Severe damage that often requires medical intervention to heal completely
How do you treat Shin Splints?
Reducing activity, Stretching calf muscles, ice
This tendon derives it's name from which character of Greek Mythology?
Gastrocnemius is the anatomical term for this muscle
Calf
This syndrome is hard to diagnose because it mimics other injuries such as shin splints
Compartment Syndrome
How do you repair an Achilles Tendon rupture?
Surgery
Plantar Faschiitis