Injuries
What is a injury called when a ligament is stretched or torn?
A sprain
What is the largest muscle group located at the front of the thigh?
The quadricepts.
What does CPR stand for?
cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
What does rehabilitation help an athlete do after an injury?
Restore function, strength, mobility and the ability to participate safely in sports.
What piece of protective equipment helps protect a football players head?
A helmet.
What is the difference between a strain and a sprain?
A sprain affects a ligament while a strain affects a muscle or tendon.
What do ligaments connect in the body?
Bones to bones.
Why should an athlete with a suspected concussion stop playing?
Continuing to play could worsen the injury and the athlete needs medical evaluation.
Why is warming up important before exercise or rehabilitation activities?
It gradually prepares the body for activity and increases blood flow to working muscles.
Why should athletes drink fluids before, during and after exercises?
To help maintain hydration and replace fluid lost through sweating.
A basketball player lands awkwardly, twist their ankle and develops swelling. What injury might they have?
An ankle sprain.
A sprinter feels the pain in the muscles at the back of their thigh. Which muscle group might be injured?
The hamstrings.
An athlete collapses and is unresponsive and they are not breathing normally. What should you do?
Call for emergency services, get an AED and begin CPR.
An athlete is recovering from an ankle sprain and has been cleared for gentle exercises. Name one exercise that could help improve ankle strength or balance.
Example - Resistance band ankle exercises or supported single leg balance if they are in the right recovery stage.
Your basketball team is practicing on a wet slippery court. What should the coach or athletic trainer do?
Stop or modify the activity until the court is safe and dry.
A football player feels a sudden pop in their knee and has trouble bearing weight. Why should an athletic trainer take this seriously?
It could indicate a serious ligament or other knee injury that needs prompt evaluation.
Why might an athlete with a weak core have difficulty maintaining balance while changing directions?
The core helps stabilize the trunk and pelvis supporting balance and controlled movement.
A player becomes confused and collapses during practice in hot weather with very hot skin. What dangerous condition should you suspect?
External heat stoke that requires immediate emergency response and rapid cooling.
Why might an athlete still be unable to return to basketball even after their pain and swelling have improved?
They might lack strength, balance, mobility or the ability to safely perform appropriate movements.
Two athletes practice in hot weather. One takes breaks, drinks fluids and follows the heat plan while the other does not. Why could the second athlete face a greater risk of heat illness?
They may be less able to manage heat stress and replace fluid losses, increasing their risk of heat related illness.
An athlete says their ankle still hurts and feels unstable but they want to return to the game. Should the athletic trainer let them play? If so, why?
No they should not be able to play until the are evaluated and cleared before returning because playing could worsen the injury.
Create a simple exercise plan the targets three different muscle groups important for basketball?
Example: Squats for the quads and glutes, calf raises for the calf muscles, and hamstring bridges for the hamstrings.
A player may have broken their lower leg after a collision. They want you to straighten it so they can stand. What should you do instead?
Keep the athlete still, support the injured area and get emergency medical help. Attempting the straighten the leg could make the injury worse.
Design three stages of rehabilitation for a basketball player recovering from an ankle sprain.
Example - First manage symptoms and restore comfortable movement. Second, rebuild strength and balance. Third, progress to running, jumping and basketball drills after clearance. The plan depends on the player and the severity of the sprain.
Create three safety rules that a coach should require before starting football practice.
Example - Inspect the field and equipment, check weather and heat conditions and ensure emergency supplies and an emergency action plan are available.