Imaging
This takes up to 45 minutes, is loud, and the patient has to stay still
What is MRI?
Taken from the front/anterior of the body looking toward the back/posterior
What is an AP image?
Connective tissue that holds the bones of a joint in place
What is a ligament?
RICE
What is Rest, Ice, Compress and Elevate
Specializes in repairing the musculoskeletal system
What is an orthopedic surgeon?
This is superior to X Ray when diagnosing damaged cartilage
What is arthroscopy?
Protects people against X-rays
What is lead?
Moving a person with spinal injuries can cause this
What is paralysis?
A cause of brain deterioration in young athletes
What is Multiple Concussion?
They treat and prevent athlete injuries
What is an athletic trainer?
The name for ultrasound images
What are echoes?
The 3 most common X-ray views
What is Oblique, lateral and PA or AP
HOPS
What is History, Observation, Palpation and Special Tests
Green salad and grilled chicken
What is a heart healthy meal?
Assists patients in rebuilding muscular strength after surgery
What is an physical tharapist?
This implant material is not a contra-indication to having an MRI
What is a titanium?
They do not allow X-rays to pass through them
What are bones?
A test that diagnoses electrical problems of the heart.
What is an EKG?
This scan detects heart defects.
What is an echocardiogram?
A student or trainee who works in an organization without pay to gain experience
What is an intern?
How fast waves of energy travel
What is frequency?
The distance between the X-ray tube and the cassette
What is 40 inches?
Too much growth of heart muscle
What is Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy?
A ventricular arrythmia caused by blunt force trauma to the chest
What is Commotio Cordis?
They improve patient's strength and mobility to perform daily living tasks
What is an occupational therapist?