Anatomy
The bone in the upper arm that connects the shoulder to the elbow.
What is the humerus?
A stretch or tear of a ligament.
What is a sprain?
The acronym used to treat acute injuries: Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation.
What is R.I.C.E.?
This person is usually the first to respond to an athlete’s injury on the field.
Who is an athletic trainer or a Nate?
This medical professional focuses on joint and bone injuries.
What is an orthopedic surgeon?
This is the group of muscles located at the front of the thigh.
What are the quadriceps?
A broken bone.
What is a fracture?
A professional technique that uses hands-on methods to treat muscles.
What is massage therapy?
The “ABC” of primary assessment stands for Airway, Breathing, and ___.
What is Circulation?
A certified specialist in injury prevention, emergency care, and rehab for athletes.
What is an athletic trainer?
The main tendon that connects the calf muscle to the heel.
What is the Achilles tendon?
This overuse injury affects the shin area.
What are shin splints?
Stretching and strengthening exercises are part of this recovery phase.
What is rehabilitation?
The portable device used for sudden cardiac arrest.
What is an AED?
A doctor who specializes in physical medicine and rehabilitation.
What is a physiatrist?
The largest joint in the human body.
What is the knee?
This injury is often referred to as a “stinger” in contact sports.
What is a brachial plexus injury?
This treatment method uses electricity to reduce pain and swelling.
What is electrical stimulation or e-stim?
The recovery position helps to keep the ___ open.
What is the airway?
This career involves helping patients improve mobility after injuries.
What is a physical therapist?
The muscle responsible for flexing the elbow.
What is the biceps brachii?
A concussion is classified as this type of injury.
What is a traumatic brain injury?
A foam roller is used in this recovery technique.
What is myofascial release?
The legal document that gives permission to treat a minor.
What is a consent form?
These professionals use exercise to improve performance and health.
What are exercise physiologists?