Athletic Training

In a grade three sprain,

• there is severe pain during isometric and passive movements because grade 3 is so severe

• there is moderate pain during isometric and passive movements because grade 3 is the least severe

• there is often no pain during isometric and passive movements because in grade 3 the ligament is completely torn

• none of the above

Which of the knee stabilizing ligaments is more commonly torn:

• anterior cruciate ligament

• posterior cruciate ligament

• medial collateral ligament

• lateral collateral ligament

10. Little league elbow:

• occurs at the medial epicondyle

• affects the humeral growth plate

• often results from excessive forces required to throw curveballs

• all of the above

Ice or cold water immersion are two forms of therapy known as _________.

When muscle or tendon tissue is stretched or torn, the injury is called a _________.

Sprains and strains are classified into three grades based on the amount of damage to the tissue and the resulting pain and loss of function.

• True

• False

Research indicates that a proper warm-up can improve performance.

• True

• False

3. The maturation–remodeling phase:

• is a long-term process of realigning the scar tissue

• begins about three weeks after injury

• may continue for as long as several years

• all of the above

_____ 4. “Charleyhorse” is a common name for a:

• A) tibial stress fracture

• B) contusion to the quadriceps

• C) hamstring strain

• D) hamstring sprain

12. Stress fractures:

• A) result from sudden high-magnitude forces

• B) begin as a small disruption in the continuity of the INNER layers of the cortical bone

• C) occur often in the metatarsals or shins

• D) are also known as shin splints