| General | Team of Professionals | Techniques | Exercise Programs | Stages |
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Restoring an athlete’s previous level of health and mobility after obtaining an injury through sport.
What is sport rehabilitation?
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Either: a physical therapist,athletic trainer, chiropractor, or massage therapists.
Name one type of rehabilitation professional.
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Either: electrotherapy, sport massage, manual therapy, or sport bracing/taping.
What is one technique used in rehabilitation?
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Either: dumbells, resistance bands, step boards, etc.
Name one piece of equipment used in rehabilitation exercise programs.
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Evaluation and Consultation
What is the first stage of rehabilitation?
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Athletes suffering from any sport-related injury.
Who requires sport rehabilitation?
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Helps an athlete regain the skill needed for their sport.
What does an athletic trainer do?
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Either: Ultrasound, TENS, laser
What is one type of electrotherapy method?
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Either: strength, flexibility, balance, plyometrics, etc.
What is one component of fitness that is incorporated into rehabilitation exercise programs?
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Reducing pain, promoting healing.
What is the second stage of rehabilitation?
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Either: sprains, sprains, meniscus tears, rotator cuff tears, etc.
List two common injuries that are treated with therapy.
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Physical therapists are focused on regaining basic daily skills. Athletic trainers are focused on regaining sport-specific skills.
What is the difference between a physical therapist and an athletic trainer?
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Foam rollers
Name the piece of equipment used for self myofascial
release. |
No, because everyone in sport rehabilitation had their own individual needs, and recovery for different injuries vary.
Is the same exercise program used for every individual? Why or why not?
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Progressive Treatment
What is the third stage of rehabilitation?
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