An athlete presents with pain following inversion of the foot/ankle. He is experiencing pain with eversion and is point tender on the proximal aspect of the 5th metatarsal but does not have any ankle instability. What problem is the athlete suffering from?

An athlete presents with severe swelling and pain in his right ankle along with a loss of function. He is point tender on the lateral aspect of his ankle, has a negative compression and tap test but has a positive anterior drawer and no endpoint with the talar tilt test. What injury do you suspect and how should you react?

Human movement is accomplished through the functional integration of three systems within the human body: the nervous system, the skeletal system, and what other system?

A soccer player comes to you indicating that she is experiencing pain in the lateral aspect of her knee. She exhibits swelling over the lateral femoral condyle and pain with activity. The athlete also indicates that she has been running on concrete roads recently in preparation for the season. What condition is she suffering from?

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During a soccer game, Noah injures the front lower part of his thigh bone. The doctor explains that this area, known as the distal anterior surface of the femur, forms a joint with which structure?

During a soccer match, Noah is kicked in the lower leg and immediately experiences pain, local heat, swelling, and tingling in his ankle. Name the emergency condition that Noah might be experiencing.

During a gym session, Daniela is reviewing her workout plan and wants to ensure she targets all muscles in the quadriceps group. Which muscle should she avoid if she only wants to work the quadriceps?

The signs and symptoms of a metatarsal sprain and fracture are often very similar. Which of the following would most likely indicate a fracture rather than a sprain?

In the assessment of the ankle/lower leg, the history is the subjective part of the evaluation, i.e. what the athlete tells you about his/her injury. What would be an example of something that may occur during the history portion of an assessment?

Arjun is experiencing tightness along the outside of his thigh and visits a physiotherapist. Which of the following tests can the physiotherapist use to determine the tightness of Arjun's IT band?

A football player who was not wearing hip pads receives a hard compressive hit to his left iliac crest region. He complains of severe pain and spasms. The athlete is unable to rotate the trunk or flex the thigh without pain. Which of the following injuries do you suspect she may have sustained?

A football running back is hit on the lateral surface of his knee by an opponent making a tackle. He has significant pain and some immediate swelling on the lateral surface of his knee. The AT suspects the athlete has sustained a sprain of the LCL. What are the most appropriate tests that the athletic trainer should do to determine the exact nature and extent of the injury?

A hockey player complains of a gradual increase in pain over the last two weeks during practice and while performing squats in the weight room. Your assessment reveals moderate point tenderness at the pubis symphysis and pain with resisted hip adduction. This athlete is suffering from a/an:

A football player falls to the ground after having sustained a hit from a player on the opposing team. In your on-the-field assessment, the athlete tells you he is in excruciating pain (mid-thigh region), and you notice that the injured leg appears shorter and rotated outward as compared to the uninjured limb. What would be the correct initial treatment for this injury?

Valerie, a young athlete, visits a physiotherapist complaining of knee pain. Upon examination, the physiotherapist notes that Nora's Q-angle measures greater than 20 degrees. Which of the following pathological conditions could Nora be at risk for due to this excessive Q-angle?

Benjamin is a teenager who has recently started playing basketball intensively. After several months of repeated jumping and stress to his knees, he begins to experience pain and swelling just below his kneecap. Which of the following conditions, due to a genetic disposition and manifesting during adolescence as a result of repeated stress to the patellar tendon, is Benjamin most likely experiencing?

During a basketball game, a player landed forcefully on his right leg after dunking the ball. He felt immediate pain that quickly subsided when he returned to play. The next day, he heard clicking in his knee and the pain returned more severe. Special tests revealed the following: Negative Valgus, Negative Varus, Positive McMurray’s, pain with Apley’s compression that subsided with distraction. What injury does this indicate?

During a medical checkup, Ava's doctor explains that after her heart contracts, there is still some blood left in her ventricle. What is this remaining amount of blood called?

During a routine checkup, a doctor explains to a patient that a certain anatomical heart structure is often called 'the pacemaker of the heart.' Which structure is the doctor referring to?

Robert is a recently retired military veteran. He has earned his NASM-CPT credential because he wants to help young people prepare for the physical demands of serving in the military. Which employment options provide him with the greatest access to potential clients in all geographic locations?

Ariel is getting ready for soccer practice. Where should he keep his personal first aid kit?

Angel is training to become a healthcare professional. During his training, he learns to take patients’ vital signs. What is the main purpose of taking an individual’s vital signs?

After sitting through a long meeting at work, Michael notices pain and stiffness in his knee that becomes worse the longer he sits. What condition might he have?

Mia was running on an uneven path and rolled her ankle inward, causing an inversion sprain. Which ligament is NOT involved with this type of injury?

Clarissa is an avid runner who recently started experiencing pain on the bottom of her foot, especially after running and jumping. Her doctor explains that the pain is caused by irritation of a fibrous band of tissue that extends from the medial calcaneus to the toes. What is the name of this tissue?

During a football game, Kai injures his foot while pushing off the ground, leading to a condition known as turf toe. This injury involves which part of the foot?

Aimee is training for a marathon and wants to improve her running technique. She learns that two specific muscles in the posterior portion of the leg are crucial for plantar flexion, which helps her push off the ground with each step. Which two muscles should Aimee focus on strengthening?

Shirleen is an athlete who needs her knee joint taped to support medial or lateral sprains. In which position should she be placed for the taping procedure?

Gabrielle is taping an athlete’s hand before a game. In which area should she be particularly careful not to pull the tape too tightly?

Karen, a soccer player, comes to you after twisting her ankle during a game. During the history portion of your assessment, what would be an example of something you might do?

A football player complains of pain in the anterior aspect of his lower leg after a game. He mentions that the pain intensifies when he lifts his foot. What condition might he be suffering from?

During a soccer game, a player experiences a sudden, sharp pain in his calf. He is unable to continue playing and has difficulty walking. What injury might this indicate?

A basketball player lands awkwardly on his foot and experiences immediate pain in his ankle. He is unable to bear weight on the affected foot. What injury might this indicate?

During a tennis match, Rebekah twists her ankle. When assessing the injury, you should always compare the injury____?

What type of exercise would Push-ups be?

Melanie is treating a sports injury and decides to use cryotherapy. She remembers that he should not exceed ________ minutes when applying cryotherapy.

Cryotherapy causes the blood vessels to __________________ which causes ___________________ blood flow to the area.

Edith is planning her meals to ensure she gets all the nutrients her body needs each day. She wants to know how many amino acids are required daily for proper body function. Can you help her find the answer?

Jimena is tracking her daily nutrition. If she eats a snack containing 1 gram of protein, approximately how many calories has she consumed from that protein?

The human movement system (HMS) is also known as the _____.

Specialized structures that respond to mechanical forces (touch and pressure) within tissues and then transmit signals through sensory nerves

Which of the following is a function of a heart valve?

Which of the following is a way to measure heart rate but, per NASM, not an appropriate way to monitor heart rate on a client?

What term is used to describe muscle tension that is created without a change in muscle length and no visible movement of the joint?

What is a key mechanism involved in internal feedback?

Mason is a 15-year-old 6’2 cross-country runner who complains of pain around the knee. He states that he just completed 5 miles with the wrong shoes on various surfaces, including grass, concrete, and turf. What condition

Sema'J sought emergency care due to severe pain, swelling, and restricted movement in her right quadriceps after a weightlifting mishap. The injury occurred during a squat with added resistance, causing immediate sharp pain. Examination revealed significant swelling, ecchymosis, and a limited range of motion. What injury did Sarah most likely sustain?

Casey , 17 year old, senior soccer player was running down the field, she lost her footing and heard a pop in her knee. Upon examination, the athletic trainer observed an obvious swelling, and a massive bruise began to form. Casey was unable to stand on her leg. Anterior Drawer and Lachman were negative, Sag test was negative, Valugus was positive, Varus was negative and Apley's compression and distraction were negative. What injury do you suspect?

David is a 21 year old and D1 athlete at TAMU, he plays for the soccer team. David has actively participated in soccer in and out of school ever since he was 10. Since joining TAMU’s D1 team, David has exercised particularly frequently, sometimes all week and 3-4 hr practices. David also participates in weight training outside of school to maintain strong muscles and a lean physique. Lately, though, David has been experiencing a burning sensation in the buttocks as well as tenderness. Additionally, David is experiencing pain in the hips that is exacerbated during running drills at soccer practice. David goes to see the AT who performs a straight leg test which comes back as positive. What condition does David most likely have?

Collin, a 16 y.o. basketball player jumped up to score and fell to the floor upon landing. He describes hearing a “crack” sound when jumping, along with immediate pain, swelling, deformity, and contusion to his right knee. He was rushed to the E.R. and presented with abnormal bunching of quads in the right leg, as well as patella alta and reduced ROM. States pain is an 8/10 and says pain is primarily located in the anterior aspect of the right knee. What condition do you suspect?

Kayla slips while walking and hurts her leg. For which of the following injuries would RICE not be appropriate?

Samantha was playing basketball and hurt her knee. She didn't tell you what happened yet, but you know that the most common MOI for non-contact ACL sprain is:

What is the primary function of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in the knee?

After a football game, Christian was tackled and hit his head on the ground. Later, he complained about one of the following symptoms. Which is a common symptom of a concussion?

Mrs. Morgan was walking down the stairs and twisted her ankle. She feels immediate pain and swelling. What is the recommended immediate treatment for her sprained ankle?

Noah is a medical student observing a physical examination of a patient with a suspected knee injury. The supervising doctor wants to assess the integrity of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in the patient's knee. Which test should the doctor perform?

Rohan, an avid runner, has been increasing his training intensity over the past few weeks. He begins to experience pain and stiffness in his Achilles tendon. Which of the following conditions could he be experiencing?

Henry visits his doctor complaining of swelling behind his knee. The doctor suspects a Bakers Cyst. Which structure is often involved with Bakers Cyst?