CCSP Sports Injury Treatment 2

Question 1

A runner presents with proximal hamstring tendinopathy. Which rehabilitation approach has the strongest evidence for chronic tendinopathy treatment?

Accepted Answer

Heavy slow resistance training

Answer

Static stretching protocol

Answer

Ultrasound therapy

Answer

Ice massage only

Question 2

When treating a Grade II lateral ankle sprain, which intervention should be prioritized in the subacute phase (days 4–14)?

Accepted Answer

Functional rehabilitation with proprioceptive training

Answer

Complete immobilization in a cast

Answer

Surgical ligament repair

Answer

Corticosteroid injection

Question 3

A baseball pitcher develops medial elbow pain consistent with UCL sprain. Conservative management fails. What is the gold standard surgical procedure?

Accepted Answer

Ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction (Tommy John surgery)

Answer

Medial epicondylectomy

Answer

Ulnar nerve transposition

Answer

Arthroscopic debridement

Question 4

Which taping technique is most appropriate as an adjunct for patellar tendinopathy symptom relief during sport?

Accepted Answer

McConnell taping to unload the patellar tendon

Answer

Kinesio taping over the quadriceps only

Answer

Rigid ankle strapping

Answer

Compression wrap of the entire thigh

Question 5

A cyclist with iliotibial band syndrome does not improve with stretching. Which adjunct treatment targets the underlying compression mechanism?

Accepted Answer

Cortisone injection at the lateral knee fat pad

Answer

Medial knee bracing

Answer

Plantar orthotics for supination

Answer

Strengthening the hip adductors

Question 6

For acute muscle strains, what is the current evidence-based replacement for the classic RICE protocol?

Accepted Answer

PEACE & LOVE (Protection, Elevation, Avoid anti-inflammatory, Compression, Education + Load, Optimism, Vascularization, Exercise)

Answer

HARM (Heat, Alcohol, Running, Massage)

Answer

PRICE (Protection, Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation)

Answer

MEAT (Movement, Exercise, Analgesics, Treatment)

Question 7

A collegiate wrestler has a cauliflower ear (auricular hematoma). What is the immediate treatment to prevent perichondrial fibrosis?

Accepted Answer

Aspiration and compression dressing

Answer

Oral antibiotics for 10 days

Answer

Topical corticosteroid cream

Answer

Ice pack for 48 hours only