Unit 1

Question 1

What is rehabilitation?

Answer 1

It’s an act of smtg to its original state

Question 2

What is sports rehabilitation?

Answer 2

It’s a multi disciplinary approach to treat musculoskeletal injuries through sports participation.

Question 3

Who are prone to injuries due to the excessive wear & tear associated w the demands of competitive sport?

Answer 3

Professional athletes

Question 4

Basic 5 objectives of rehabilitation

Answer 4

1) Resolution of pain & inflammation
2) Restoration of range of motion
3) Restoration of strength
4) Proprioceptive training
5) Sports specific activities

Question 5

Code of conduct (4)

Answer 5

1) Show respect
2) Show care & concern
3) Use of appropriate Dress code
4) Non-discriminatory practices adhered

Question 6

Code ethics (9)

Answer 6

• provide equal & fair treatment to all clients
• provide safe & effective instruction
• stay up-to-date on the latest health & fitness research & understand its practical application
• maintain current cpr cert & knowledge of first aid services
• comply w all applicable business, employment, & intellectual property laws
• maintain the confidentiality of all client info
• refer clients to more qualified health or medical professionals when appropriate
• uphold & enhance public appreciation & trust for the health & fitness industry
• establish & maintain clear professional boundaries

Question 7

Legal considerations (4)

Answer 7

1) Standard of care
2) Clearance for participation (informed consent
3) Negligence
4) Legal liabilities
- failure to warn
- foreseeability of harm
- informed consent
- refusing help
- confidentiality (avoid sharing any info w/o legal consent

Question 8

Communication skills (3)

Answer 8

1) consult w athletes to identify their condition
2) convey info to athletes abt initial management of injuries
3) provide rehabilitation professionals w info abt athlete’s injury

Question 9

Language skills

Answer 9

1) use appropriate language skills required to document injury details & management
- be clear & concuse
- use if correct terminology (anatomical terms)
- document accurately wht happened during the consultation

Question 10

Majn components & goals

Answer 10

Body- somatic & psychological
Functions- skills
Environment- Adaptation (physical, psychological & social

Question 11

Roles of fitness trainer

Answer 11

• to assist in providing basic first aid for acute common sports injuries
• to assist in planning & managing rehabilitation programs

Question 12

sports medical specialists

Answer 12

• sports doctors, orthopedic surgeons
• assess, diagnose & treat athletes w sports injuries
• highly specialised to handle common sports injuries/musculoskeletal injuries

Question 13

Physiotherapist

Answer 13

• physical therapists
• assess, manage & prescribe rehab programs for injured athletes based kn DR’s referrals
• plan pre-hab programs for sportsman (to educate & train them on injury prevention)

Question 14

Physicians

Answer 14

• doctors & general practitioners

- able to identify, assess, diagnose & provide basic medical treatment fkr athletes w sports injuries

Question 15

Occupational therapist

Answer 15

• worked w injured athletes to help them achieve a fulfilled & satisfied state in life through the use of purposeful activity
• integrate back into sports or activities if daily living

Question 16

Sport therapist

Answer 16

• rehab the participants back to full fitness

- work w sport & exercise participants to help prevent injuries, recognise, manage & treat them should they occur

Question 17

Sports/ athletic trainers

Answer 17

• professionals w injury management principles & basic taping techniques useful for athletes across many sports

Question 18

Sports coaches

Answer 18

• professional who is involved in the direction, instruction & training of the operations of a sports team or of individual sports people

Question 19

Specialty areas within allied healthcare (6)

Answer 19

Nutritional support, mental health, alternative, rehab professionals, trainers/instructors & “gatekeeper” physicians/nurse practitioner

Question 20

Nutritional support

Answer 20

• registered dietitian

- clinical weight-loss program

Question 21

Mental health

Answer 21

• psychiatrist
• psychologist
• social worker
• support groups

Question 22

Alternative

Answer 22

• chiropractor
• acupuncturist
• massage therapist

Question 23

Rehab professionals

Answer 23

• athletic trainer
• pulmonary rehab professional
• physical therapist
• occupational therapist
• cardiac rehab professional

Question 24

“Gatekeeper” physician/nurse trainer

Answer 24

• primary care physician
• M.D specialist
• advanced registered nurse practitioner

Question 25

Trainer/instructors

Answer 25

- athletic trainer - advanced fitness professionals (AHFS, LWMC) - personal trainers - group fitness instructors (yoga, pilates, aquatic exercise)

Question 26

Sports rehab trainer

Answer 26

- keep yourself updated (knowledge/skills wise) attend rehab seminars, courses & talks - be a reflective practitioner - interact w other professionals & have a holistic approach when assisting to provide rehab services to the athletes Other important qualities: Punctuality, clean & neat, building good rapport w all & being alert & vigilant at all times

Question 27

Teamwork skills

Answer 27

1) working w the injured athletes | 2) working w other health professionals

Question 28

Service skills

Answer 28

Be prompt, be punctual, avoid being bias, be polite&respectful, do ‘follow-up’ calls & checks, use of appropriate body language, use of effective communication skills, having relevant knowledge & skills required and able to make appropriate referrals when needed

Question 29

Sources of info

Answer 29

- scholarly research articles published by creditable universities/organisations - sports rehabilitation textbooks - e-resources frm creditable publishers

Question 30

How to develop knowledge of sports rehabilitation?

Answer 30

1) keep urself updated by attending relevant sports rehab seminars, talks & courses 2) read & analyse creditable published journal articles 3) engage in discussion w peers & experts relating to rehab services

Question 31

Training opportunities to upgrade practice

Answer 31

1) National athletic trainer’s association (NATA) board of certification 2) BASRat is the UK regulatory for sports rehabilitation Graduates 3) American Academy of physical medicine & rehabilitation