Injury Prevention & Wellness Promotion Flashcards
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An athletic trainer conducts a Functional Movement Screen (FMS) on a baseball pitcher who scores a '1' on the deep squat pattern. What does this score indicate?
Answer: Inability to perform the movement
An FMS score of 1 indicates the athlete could not perform the movement pattern even with modifications, suggesting significant mobility or stability deficits.
Which supplement has FDA-approved safety concerns and is CONTRAINDICATED in adolescent athletes due to cardiovascular risks?
Answer: Ephedrine-containing products
Ephedrine and ephedra-containing supplements are banned by the FDA due to documented cardiovascular adverse events including cardiac arrest, particularly in young athletes.
A volleyball player has a body mass index (BMI) of 17.2 and reports restricting food intake to 'stay light.' Which FIRST step should the athletic trainer take?
Answer: Initiate a private, non-judgmental conversation and refer to appropriate resources
Establishing trust through a compassionate conversation and making a timely referral to a multidisciplinary team (physician, dietitian, mental health) is the appropriate first response.
In the Female Athlete Triad, low energy availability directly leads to which cascade of effects?
Answer: Amenorrhea → low estrogen → decreased bone density
Low energy availability suppresses reproductive hormones, causing amenorrhea and estrogen deficiency, which accelerates bone resorption and reduces bone mineral density.
Which technique is MOST effective for preventing ankle sprains in athletes with a history of recurrent lateral ankle sprains?
Answer: Rigid ankle taping or lace-up bracing during activity
External ankle support via prophylactic taping or lace-up bracing consistently reduces lateral ankle sprain recurrence rates without significantly impairing performance.
A high school football program asks an AT to implement a concussion education program. Which group MUST be educated according to most state concussion laws?
Answer: Athletes, coaches, and parents/guardians
Most state youth concussion laws (modeled after the Lystedt Law) require annual education for athletes, coaches, and parents/guardians before participation.
Which ergogenic aid is considered safe, legal, and evidence-based for improving high-intensity, short-duration athletic performance?
Answer: Creatine monohydrate
Creatine monohydrate is well-supported by research for enhancing phosphocreatine resynthesis during repeated high-intensity bouts and is not banned by major sports organizations.