Protective Equipment 1
What is a throat guard?
protects the throat against injuries
What is litigation?
The process of taking legal action
This type of protective equipment is used to protect and limit the severity and occurrence of concussions?
Helmet
What is a mandible fracture?
Fracture to the lower jaw. Caused by a direct blow
Running shoes break down between ________
350-550 miles
What is a concussion?
brain injury caused by a blow to the head or body that causes the head to move rapidly back and forth
What is PHI?
Protected Health Information
This type of protective equipment protects the teeth from injuries?
Mouthguard
What is a zygomatic fracture?
3rd most common facial fracture. Caused by a direct blow
On average if you walk 30 minutes a day. You should replace your shoes every ______
CTE is a result of what?
Receiving too many direct blows to the head or body that forces the head to move back and forth rapidly.
Suffering too many concussions
When was HIPAA created?
1996
What are four sports that require helmets to play?
Football, Hockey, MotoGP, Nascar, Lacrosse
What is a maxillary fracture?
4th most common facial fracture. Caused by a severe, direct blow to the upper jaw
If you walk 60 minutes a day, replace your shoes every _____
3 months
Who sets the standards of safety on athletic equipment?
National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment
What is liable?
To be responsible for something by law
What is a throat guard?
protects the throat against injuries
What's an orbital blowout fracture?
Fracture of the bony framework of the orbit surrounding the eye
List 5 types of athletic shoes
Running, Minimalist, Cross Trainer, Tennis, Basketball, Walking
What is CTE?
chronic traumatic encephalopathy
a degenerative brain disease caused by repeated trauma to the head
What is negligence?
The failure to use ordinary or reasonable care
What is the NOCSAE?
National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment
What is a tooth avulsion?
Tooth is completely knocked out
List 4 parts of athletic shoe
Tongue, Sole, Heel, Toe Box, Eyelets, Shoelaces