General
Administering Medical Care to Amazonians Responsibly and Effectively acronym.
What is AMCARE?
Technique to reduce muscle discomfort using hands to apply pressure to tight muscles.
What is Self-massage?
Using "cryotherapy" to reduce blood flow to a particular area, which can significantly reduce inflammation and swelling that causes pain, especially around a joint or a tendon
What is Ice Therapy or Ice Packs?
Front Half Days OMR.
Who is Nia?
Causes the most injuries.
What are falling objects or boxes?
Person that provides first aid care and follow-ups for medical emergencies, injuries, and illnesses.
Who is the OMR?
Used to promote muscle recovery of larger muscles by rolling over tight areas.
What is a Foam Roller?
Used to alleviate stiffness, promote healing and provide a comforting sensation. This increased circulation can bring more nutrients and oxygen to the area, helping it to heal faster.
What is Heat Therapy or Heat Packs?
Back Half Days OMR.
Who is Alex?
Body part most reported as injured.
What is the lower back?
Hours AMCARE is open.
What is 7:00 - 5:30 every day?
Used to promote muscle recovery of small muscles by rolling over tight areas.
What is a Massage Ball?
Used to help stabilize injured body parts, but they are typically more flexible than splints as they are designed to offer support through compression rather than complete immobilization.
What is non-rigid support or Wraps?
Front Half Nights OMR.
Who is Owen?
What is stretching?
True or False: Any soreness, discomfort, or injuries should be immediately reported to AMCARE.
What is True?
Used to reduce muscle discomfort by using single pressure point on a tight area of the body.
What is a Massage Cane?
Medicines sold directly to a consumer without a requirement for a prescription from a healthcare professional.
What are "Over the Counter" medications?
Back Half Nights OMR.
Who is Lauren?
Ideal Posture to start all movement to prevent injuries.
What is the 5-Star Stance?
True or False: AMCARE can diagnose injuries and illnesses, excuse your time, and offer accommodations.
What is False?
Used to reduce muscle discomfort in the legs by rolling along the entire muscle.
What is a Massage Stick?
Materials applied to wounds to promote healing, protect them from infection, and prevent further injury.
What are wound coverings or Band-Aids, Gauze, antibiotic ointment?
Basic Life Support certifications AND one of the following...
Current EMT or Paramedic Certified
6 month of experience as a medic in the Military
Current Athletic Trainer Certification
What are the qualifications/certifications to be an OMR?
Required PPE to prevent injuries.
What are hard hats, gloves, safety shoes, scanner harness, high-visibility vest?