History
Obtaining a history of the events leading up to an injury is crucial. It is important to understand what occurred at the time of the injury because it allows you to have a better idea of what the injury could be. Other important information that the athletic trainer should be made aware of is the history of past injuries to the effected area.
Important questions to ask:
-Can you tell me what happened?
-Have you ever hurt this area before?
-Where is your pain?
-What is your level of pain? (1-10, 10 having hot pokers shoved in your eyes.)
-Snap, crack, pop?
While working a men's basketball game on of your athletes falls to the ground landing on his outstretched hand following a lay up. What are some important questions you would ask this athlete and how would you proceed with the evaluation?
Observation
Observation involves the initial visual assessment of your injured athlete. When observing an injury there are some important variables to consider:
-Position the athlete is found in
-Discoloration
-Deformity
-Swelling
-Cap refill
1. Once you begin your evaluation of the athlete you find that they are experiencing pain in their right wrist. What are some important things you need to look for/consider while you are performing an observation? How might you proceed if you find a gross deformity and excessive swelling?
2. Once you begin your evaluation of the athlete you find that they are experiencing pain in their right elbow. You find that there is no deformity, but there is moderate discoloration and excessive swelling around the olecranon process. What are some other things that are important to look from as you progress through the evaluation?
Retrieved from:
Starkey, C., Brown S., Ryan J. (2010). Examination of Orthopedic and Athletic Injuries. 3rd Edition
Important questions to ask:
-Can you tell me what happened?
-Have you ever hurt this area before?
-Where is your pain?
-What is your level of pain? (1-10, 10 having hot pokers shoved in your eyes.)
-Snap, crack, pop?
While working a men's basketball game on of your athletes falls to the ground landing on his outstretched hand following a lay up. What are some important questions you would ask this athlete and how would you proceed with the evaluation?
Observation
Observation involves the initial visual assessment of your injured athlete. When observing an injury there are some important variables to consider:
-Position the athlete is found in
-Discoloration
-Deformity
-Swelling
-Cap refill
1. Once you begin your evaluation of the athlete you find that they are experiencing pain in their right wrist. What are some important things you need to look for/consider while you are performing an observation? How might you proceed if you find a gross deformity and excessive swelling?
2. Once you begin your evaluation of the athlete you find that they are experiencing pain in their right elbow. You find that there is no deformity, but there is moderate discoloration and excessive swelling around the olecranon process. What are some other things that are important to look from as you progress through the evaluation?
Retrieved from:
Starkey, C., Brown S., Ryan J. (2010). Examination of Orthopedic and Athletic Injuries. 3rd Edition