Concussions
An athlete reports seeing “stars” after a hit. What should you do first?
Remove them from play and evaluate for concussion.
What’s the difference between a closed and open fracture?
Open breaks the skin, closed does not
Before taping, what should you do?
Ankle flexed
what is a dislocation?
When a bone is forced out of its normal position in a joint.
What is injured in a sprain?
Ligaments
Name two common symptoms of a concussion.
Headache, dizziness, confusion, nausea, memory issues.
What is the first step if you suspect a fracture?
Immobilize the area and call a medical professional
What 2 techniques is repeated 3 times?
stirrup and spurs
shoulder, finger, knee
what is injured in a strain
muscles or tendons
If a player loses consciousness, what is the immediate action?
Call EMS and/or admin
Which fracture type is most common in young people due to bone flexibility?
Greenstick fracture
pre wrap and anchors
First step when a joint is dislocated?
Immobilize and seek medical attention—do not try to relocate.
Which is more likely from overstretching or overuse—sprain or strain?
Strain
Why should a concussed athlete never return to play the same day?
Risk of second-impact syndrome and severe brain injury.
What’s the purpose of splinting a fracture?
To immobilize and prevent further injury
what is the parallel taping called
Heel lock or j lock
Why is a dislocation considered an emergency?
Risk of damaging blood vessels and nerves.
What’s the immediate treatment method for both sprains and strains?
PEACE and LOVE technique (or METH)
How long is it recommended for a player to sit out before he returns to play?
1 week or more
What are two signs of a fracture?
Deformity, swelling, pain, crepitus, inability to bear weight.
Who's ankle would be broke by Coach K crossing them up
Corbin's
What often follows a dislocation and increases the chance of recurrence?
Ligament laxity and joint instability.
What is the difference between a grade I and grade III sprain/strain?
Grade I = mild stretching, Grade III = complete tear.