Ankle
What are the bones of the ankle called?
Medial and Lateral Malleoli.
We went over this so many times.
True or False: The PCL is more commonly injured than the ACL due its size.
False. The PCL is less likely to be injured.
What does SOAP Stand for?
Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan
What is the most important section of an evaluation?
History!
A health care specialist who is responsible for performing treatments that require special training in therapeutic exercises, hydrotherapy, and electrotherapy.
Physical Therapist.
What is the "Golden Rule" for testing a fracture of the foot/ankle?
Ottawa Ankle Rule
What is the name of your knee bone?
Patella.
What type of information goes into subjective section?
Information that the athlete tells you about the event including, Sounds, History, PMH, verbatim of what happened. Personal information.
What is the order of an evaluation?
History, observation, palpation, special test
Instruments such as scalpels, blades, razors, and uncapped needles that can penetrate the skin and cause expo-sure to bloodborne pathogens.
Sharps.
What is the name of the special test called when you use the palm of your hand to hit the calcaneus of the foot?
What are you testing for?
Bump test
Pain up the tibia; Fracture
Should you wait until you get to the sideline to perform knee special test if you suspect an ACL tear?
No! The knee will guard. Perform them on the field.
Why are SOAP notes important?
4 Reasons.
Doctors read them to know what happened to the pt. It is good to document for liability. It helps the ATC to remember the events. Keeps everyone on the same page.
True or False: Your on field evaluation should be just as detailed as your sideline evaluation?
False. Side line evaluations are short. You only want to know if they can breathe. if they are conscious, and if they are bleeding. You are also looking to see if they can walk to get off the field as soon as possible.
A specialist who works with athletes to recover from serious injury through emotional support. They also assist in goal setting and motivation.
Sports Psychologist
What is the windless test and what is it testing for?
Push the toes back on the foot and it is testing for plantar fasciitis
What are all of the ACL Special tests?
There are 4.
Lachman
Anterior drawer
Slocum
Houston
What goes into the Objective section of the SOAP?
What the ATC saw. Measurements. Special tests.
Yes or no: If you know the injury right away, you should skip to the special test to save time on an evaluation?
NO! You can miss other injuries if you do this. Always complete each section thoroughly.
must be used in all areas that are near water. Will trip and stop the flow of electricity.
GFI
How many CM do you go up on the medial/lateral malleoli when performing the ottawa ankle rules
6CM
What are the three names of the stances when we look at gait for the knee
Hint: Genu...
Genu Varum
Genu valgus
Genu Recervatum
True or false: The ATC must keep documents on record for at least 7 years before shredding.
True. Statue of limitations.
What is the last thing your supposed to do when you are done documenting a note?
We haven't talked about this...
Sign your name.
A federal agency that develops regulations for employees whose jobs may put them at risk of bloodborne pathogens.
What does it stand for?
Occupational Safety and Health Association