Unit 1- Professions
What is a chiropractor and what kind of schooling do they require?
A specialist for neuromusculoskeletal disorders. They specialize in spinal manipulation to promote the body's natural healing.
They require a Doctorate of Chiropractic Degree (DC)
What are the most important things about Galen and Hippocrates?
Galen was the first athletic trainer in ancient Rome.
Hippocrates wrote the Hippocratic oath and is considered the "father of western medicine"
Chin-ups, pull-ups, push-ups, and sit-ups are all example of what kind of exercise?
Isotonic exercise
What is rate of perceived exertion?
A scale the client can use to judge how hard they are working
Give an example of proximal and distal.
The shoulder is proximal compared to the elbow.
The fingers are distal compared to the biceps.
CSCS- certified strength and conditioning specialist
CSCS' need at least a bachelors degree and then to pass a certification exam and personal trainers need no specific schooling, just to pass an exam
What does SOAP note stand for and why do athletic trainers use them?
SOAP- subjective, objective, assessment, plan
AT's use them to document injuries in an accurate way
What's the difference between stretching and flexibility?
Stretching is the ACT of moving joint beyond their normal range of motion while flexibility is the ABILITY to move joints freely through their range of motion.
What's the benefit of a superset?
Saves time by working opposite muscle groups
What's the difference between the types of arthritis?
Osteoarthritis- affects weight bearing joints, degenerative disease
Rheumatoid arthritis- affects small joints, connective tissue disorder
What type of schooling does a PTA (physical therapist assistant) require?
2 year Associate's Degree
In the following list which are consumable supplies?
gloves, bandages, ice pack, crutches, surgical mask, ankle brace, heat pack, athletic tape, computer, gauze
gloves, bandages, surgical masks, athletic tape, gauze
Name 2 of each: contact sports, limited contact sports, noncontact sports.
Contact: soccer, football, basketball, hockey
Limited contact: volleyball, baseball, gymnastic, snowboarding
Noncontact- archery, dance, golf, tennis
What is an appropriate rep range for a client in muscular endurance?
10-15
What kind of joint is freely movable in all directions except for rotation? Give an example.
Condyloid/Ellipsoidal, wrist
What are the 4 common modalities used by physical therapists?
Exercise prescription, soft tissue mobilization/massage, joint mobilization, joint manipulation (pops)
What is information that should be listed on an emergency medial card (name 2)?
What is the emergency medial card used for?
hospital preference, family phone numbers, doctors phone number, parental permission to treat and transport
Used by AT's and EMS to contact family in case of injuries
Describe the 4 things in strength training that determine rate and type.
Overload- progressive overwork of muscles
Specificity- targeted training for specific muscle groups
Reversibility- muscle atrophy leads to decreased strength
Individual Differences- people vary in the rate they gain strength
What is a progression and regression for a push-up?
Progression- plyo pushup, add weight, change hand position (diamond)
Regression- go to knees, go on incline, change hand position (wide)
Give an example of each of the 3 synarthroses.
Sutures- skull
Syndesmoses- fibula and tibia
Gomphosis- tooth in socket
What is the order in the Athlete's Circle of Care from innermost to outermost?
Athlete, Coaching Staff, AT staff, Family Doctor, Specialists (sports nutritionist, sports psychologist, PT, massage therapist, etc.)
What are the three therapeutic modalities and an example of each?
Mechanical- massage, joint mobilization
Thermal- heat/ice, hydrocollator
Electrical- TENS Unit, e-stim, ultrasound
What are two specific kinds of PPE's and what makes them different?
Station-based PPE- can include several different specialists to provide medial clearance
Office-based PPE- takes place at the athlete's primary care doctor
Personal training requires thinking of client's individual differences. How could you change a squat so it is appropriate for a pregnant person in their last trimester, a senior citizen, and someone with asthma.
Pregnant person- no weight and monitor depth so not as much core engagement is required
Senior citizen- give equipment for balance, provide a chair so it's more of a sit to stand
Asthma- monitor tempo so they go slow enough to not trigger their asthma as easily
What are amphiarthroses connected by? Give an example.
fibrocartilage, pubic symphysis
OR
hyaline cartilage, ribs connecting to sternum