Chapter 11
- 1. Chapter 11 Vocabulary 1. Active motion- movement through range of motion done by the athlete during examination to assess injury 2. Anthropomorphic data- statistics in size, weight, body structure, gender, strength, and maturity level or particular individuals. 3. Assessment- the orderly collection of objective and subjective data on the athletes health status 4. Diagnosis- using information from assessment and physical examination findings to establish the cause and nature of the athlete’s injury or disease: made only by a physician or other licensed health care provider. 5. H.O.P.S- an acronym for the approach of the secondary injury survey: history, observation, palpation and special tests 6. Ligamentous laxity- 7. Mechanism of force- all energies involved at the time of an impact, including the direction, intensity, duration, activity, and position of the body or body part 8. Palpation- touching during examination to determine extent of injury 9. Passive motion- movement through range of motion performed by the examiner while the athlete relaxes all muscles 10. Primary injury survey- assessment of life threatening emergencies and management of airway, breathing, and circulation. EMS should be activated when threats to life are suspected. ABC 11. Secondary injury survey- a through methodical evaluation of an athlete’s overall health to reveal additional injuries beyond the initial injury
- 2. Notes: - First question to ask is what happened - Second question to ask is how did it happen - Third question to ask did you hear anything rip, snap, tear, pop, crack - Fourth question to ask has this happened before - Types of pain - Radiating – moving pain - Throbbing – pulsing in one spot - Point specific pain – in one spot - Factors influencing athletic injuries 1. Anthropomorphic data 2. Mechanism of force 3. Speed 4. Protective equipment used 5. Skill level - R.O.M – range of motion: • Passive – trainer moves • Active - athlete moves • Resistance – applies pressure