SPORTS MEDICINE 1 FINAL

What phase of rehabilitation focuses on repairing damaged tissue?

• Phase 1

• Phase 2

• Phase 3

• None of the above

The success of rehabilitation is solely measured by the strength gained by the patient.

• True

• False

During Phase 3 patients are taught to?

• Avoid all physical activity

• Re-define what "normal" means for their body

• Increase bed rest time

• Depend solely on professional help

Communication about educational information related to recovery is important throughout all phases of rehabilitation.

• True

• False

What is the primary goal of rehabilitation?

• Pain relief

• Regaining maximum function

• Applying medication

• Surgical intervention

Taping is defined as a process of applying tape directly to the skin in order to maintain a stable position of the bones and muscles during activity.

• True

• False

Which are the goals of taping?

• To restrict motions of injured joints

• Compress soft tissue to control swelling and bleeding

• To support the injured anatomical structure

• All the above

Tape should not be left on for longer than?

• 12 hrs

• 36 hrs

• 24 hrs

• 8 hrs

Bracing uses external braces on various limbs to provide additional support to unstable joints or ligaments.

• True

• False

Braces can be used for?

• Fractures

• Sprains

• All the above

• Pre/Post Operatively