Concussions
True or False: Helmets prevent Concussions
False
A tendon connects these two structures together
Bone to Muscle (Muscle to Bone)
This is another name for Shin Splints
Compartment Syndrome
What is a stress fracture?
A small fracture in the bone caused by over-use
What is a dislocation
Abnormal separation of joints
You should assume a concussion is actually this before attempting to move the athlete
What is a spinal injury
Tendonitis describes when this happens to the tendon:
It becomes inflamed or tears
What two bones are most affected by shin splints?
Tibia and Fibula
Are stress fractures caused from acute or chronic trauma
Chronic
What is a subluxation?
A partial dislocation
What is the most common treatment for concussions?
What is rest?
Where will an athlete tend to feel tendonitis pain?
At the joints (where tendons connect to the bone)
What is the most common treatment plan for shin splints?
Rest
(R.I.C.E)
How long does it typically take stress fractures to heal?
6-8 weeks
Are dislocations typically acute or chronic injuries?
Acute... though with repetitive injuries it may dislocate easier.
Could you see a concussion on an MRI?
No
Is tendonitis acute or chronic?
Acute
Tendonosis is chronic
Is shin splints an acute or chronic injury
Chronic
What medication can be taken to limit pain of stress fractures?
Any anti-inflammatory (Advil/Ibuprofen or Tylenol/Acetaminophen)
What joint most commonly becomes dislocated?
Shoulder
What test is used to assess a person for a concussion
SCAT5
Sport Concussion Assessment Tool (5th edition)
Tendonitis is common in both golf and tennis, what joint would most likely be affected by this?
Elbow
(golfer's elbow and tennis elbow)
Sufficient stretching
Rest frequently
Exercise on softer surfaces
How can you prevent a stress fracture?
Prevent overuse
Exercise on soft surfaces
Get sufficient rest (R.I.C.E.)
In a shoulder dislocation, how will the humerus likely move out of the socket?
Anterior (forward) and inferior (down)