1 Sports Injury Recognition PE 236 Amber Giacomazzi, MS, ATC
Dec 29, 2015
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Sports Injury Recognition
PE 236Amber Giacomazzi, MS, ATC
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In the United States, ____________ public high
schoolchildren are involved insports activities _________
Sample Graphic
Sports Participation
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Since its passing, female sports participation ________ by _____
Title IX Education Assistance Act of 1972
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According to a Pennsylvania study, rates of athletic injuries among of high school students were:– Football - _______– Boys’ basketball -
____– Wrestling - ______– Girls Basketball -
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General Injury Data
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General Injury Data
In a two-year study of a community sportsprogram, children participating in ______ had
thehighest rate of injury, followed by ________,________, and _________.
___________ were the most common injury.
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NCAA Definition of Sports Injury
Sports Injury:– Occurs as a result of participation in organized
intercollegiate practice or game.– Requires ________ ________ by a team ________
________ or __________. – Results in restriction of athlete’s participation
for one or more days after the injury.
_____ _____ does not reflect injury’s _________.
Anatomical Directions Anterior Posterior Superior Inferior Medial Lateral Proximal Distal Flexion Extension Abduction Adduction
Pronation Supination Internal Rotation External Rotation Circumduction Inversion Eversion Plantarflexion Dorsiflexion Horizontal Abduction Horizontal Adduction
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Acute Injuries
Acute Injury - “injury characterized by __________, resulting from a _________ ______”
Acute injuries typically involve ________ ________ followed by ______, _______, and _____________.
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Chronic Injuries
Chronic Injury - “injury characterized by a ____, _____________, implying a ________ _____________ of __________________”
Chronic injuries develop over time and are often associated with ________, _____ activities, such as ________.
These injuries are commonly called “_____________.” Common sites include the ______________, _______ _______, and the __________.
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Catastrophic Injury
Catastrophic Injuries:
Involve damage to the _____ and/or _____________
Can be _________________ or ________________
Can occur as a ______ or _____ result of sports participation
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Soft Tissues ____________________________________________________________________________________
Soft Tissues
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Connective Tissue Injuries
Sprains are injuries to ____________
First-degree: ________________________ Second-degree: _____________, _____,
and ______________ Third-degree: ________________________
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Connective Tissue Injuries
Strains are injuries to _______, ______, or ___________________
First-degree strain: _______________, ______ _______________________
Second-degree strain: ____________________ ______, _____, and ______________________
Third-degree strain: ____________, ________ ___________ & _________________
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Connective Tissue Injuries
Contusions are commonly referred to as “_________”
Contusions are associated with pain, _______, ________, ____________, and ___________
May result in _______________________
CARTILAGE
There are 3 types of cartilage– Hyaline—_______________________– Fibrous—_______________________– Elastic—________________________
No direct ________ supply No direct ________ supply ________________ for nourishment
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nerves
Most nerve injuries are a result of a __________ _____
____________ and _______ most common Nerve tissue provides the body with its
reception and response to stimuli Sensation Distortion
– Hypoesthesia—_________________________– Hyperesthesia—________________________– Paresthesia—__________________________
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Skeletal Tissue Injuries
Fractures are breaks or cracks in a bone.
Types of Fractures– _________ – _________ – _________– _________– _________
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Dislocations
Dislocation- “displacement of contiguous surfaces or bones comprising a joint”
- _____________________
Subluxation- ________________
All dislocations should be __________ and treated by a ____________
Chronic overuse injuries
Tendonitis—_______________________ Tenosynovitis—____________________
_______ Bursitis—_________________________ Osteoarthritis—____________________
_________ Atrophy—_________________________
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Injury Recognition
Coach’s role:
Treat any suspected injury as an actual injury until proven otherwise.
Recognize and discriminate injuries that require medical referral from those that do not require such attention.
Schools or sponsoring agency should make every effort to hire an NATABOC-Certified Athletic Trainer.
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American Academy of Pediatrics has developed categories of sports.
– _________________– _________________– _________________
Classification of Sports
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Extent of Injuries: Tackle Football
34% of players injured; offensive players have higher risk than defensive players
_______________________________ ____________
2.4% of injuries required surgery, and of those 59.4% involved the _______
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Extent of Injuries: Tackle Football
________, ______, ______, and ________ are common injuries
Older players have ________ than younger ones
_________ and ______ injuries are a major concern
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During the 2002 school year, one million high school children participated in basketball (male and female combined)
Players have a high risk for lower extremity injuries.
____________ are the most common injury
Girls have higher risk of _____ injuries than boys and are more likely to _____________
Extent of Injuries: Basketball
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In 2002, over 450,000 high school boys participated
Nearly 12% sustained injuries. _____________ or ______________ were often injured
Of these injuries, most were ______ or ___________
Extent of Injuries: Baseball
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Extent of Injuries: Baseball
Children between the ages 5 and 14 have increased vulnerability to ___________ injuries from balls. (_________________)
Eye injuries from pitched balls are a concern.
______________ injuries are a concern for adolescent pitchers.
– _______________ presents the greatest risk for elbow problems.
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In 2002, there were over 240,000 high school participants– About __________________
Collisions with opponents and mats, and takedown and escape maneuvers resulted in various injuries
Shoulder/arm, knee, and forearm/wrist/hand were injured most often– Most of these injuries
were strains & sprains ____________, __________, and
“_____________” are also common injuries
Extent of Injuries: Wrestling
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Extent of Injuries: Volleyball
During 2002, nearly 400,000 high school girls participated
Nearly ______ were injured, most of these injuries were __________
________________ is most often injured
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In the United States, there are 12 million participants under 18 years of age.
During the 2002 season almost:– 340,000 high
school boys participated.
– 300,000 high school girls participated.
Extent of Injuries: Soccer
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Extent of Injuries: Soccer
___________ are the most common injury, with the ______, ______, and _____ most often injured.– Heading may result in injury, but no
reliable research to confirm this hypothesis.