1
Which is more effective: taping or bracing?
Bracing
A shorter muscle is stronger than a lengthened muscle, true or false?
False
A ____________ warm-up is a more effective method of “warming up” than standard static stretching before activity.
Dynamic
What is a method of preventing heat illness in athletes?
Acclimatization
What does PPE stand for?
Pre-participation Examination
Who should always be the person to sign and clear an athlete for competition during a PPE?
Physician
What is the most important part of a PPE?
Medical Family History
Football helmets should be certified and inspected by what organization?
NOCSAE
What is a method of preventing musculoskeletal injuries other than taping and bracing?
Prehab: Performing exercises that can aid in strengthening various aspects of the musculoskeletal system in strength, flexibility, stabilization, and etc.
What protective padding can aid prevent anterior component syndrome in soccer players?
Shin Guards
Individuals who participate in sports are automatically at a higher risk of injury, True or False?
True
What are some appropriate techniques to prevent skin diseases?
Washing of hands, proper laundering of clothes, avoidance in sharing equipment and clothes, proper hygiene habits
All but one of these are included in the PPE
Blood Work
To avoid unwanted bowel movements, or improper digestion, the pre-game meal should be consumed how long before competition?
3-4 hours
What is a method of reducing the likelihood of injury during weight lifting?
Using a spotter
What motion does an Achilles Tendon tape job restrict?
Dorsiflexion
Shoulder pads primarily protect what joint?
AC Joint
A flank guard will protect against what kind of injury?
Rib Injury
The use of ___________ can help avoid skin to skin contact and avoid infectious blood borne pathogens from spreading
Gloves
How long should an athlete typically, “warm-up” for during before competition?
Typically 10-15 minutes, time may be extended for older patients
To prevent the feeling of sedation during the day while taking medications for allergic rhinitis, the athlete should not take what medication?
Antihistamines
Brother Kevin comes into the athletic training room and talks to Sister Alex and insists that he needs his wrists and thumbs taped to avoid any possible strains in order for him to give better flush outs, as well as, to be able to “feel the lactic acid” move down better. While taping his wrists and thumbs might be helpful, what other method can be used other than taping?
If no injury is present, Brother Kevin should rely on hand and wrist strengthening exercises
Leslie Oglesby is the best collegiate baseball pitcher in the state and is the projected number 1 draft pick in next years MLB draft. What can his coach, Andrew Wisnewski, do to prevent possible injury to the upper extremity?
Limit his pitch count and volume
Josh Ogden is about to embark on a trip to the South Pole, for a PRI Seminar, with his best friend, Matt Piechoski. What can Josh and Matt do to reduce the negative effects of jet lag during this BFF trip?
Drink an appropriate amount of fluids, especially water, to avoid dehydration. Adjust all training, eating, and working schedules to the time zone in which they are competing.
Describe Wolff's Law
A bone will continually adapt to the loads that is placed on it