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Correct posture minimizes stress on muscles, bones, and joints while incorrect posture places abnormal stress on these structures. Examine posture with the patient in a static position and in as few clothes as possible to allow an unobstructed view of all postural elements. Postural deviations cannot be recognized as abnormal unless normal posture is identified.
Systematically examine patients who are unconscious for no known reason, proceeding from searching for life-threatening conditions to identifying potential signs and symptoms that may reveal the cause for unconsciousness. Your first goal is to look for unconsciousness and life-threatening conditions by examining vital signs and checking for severe bleeding. Although injuries to the extremities usually do not cause loss of consciousness, these signs may indicate the severity of trauma and ...
Acute soft tissue injuries can result from direct trauma, movements forcing the joint beyond its normal range, and forceful muscle contraction during activity. Sprains of the glenohumeral and acromioclavicular (AC) joint occur more frequently than sternoclavicular (SC) joint sprains. Signs and symptoms of acute rotator cuff injury resulting from these mechanisms include anterolateral shoulder pain, point tenderness, decreased ROM, and loss of strength consistent with the severity of injury.
Although the National Athletic Trainers’ Association’s structure for the domains of athletic training lists taping as only one of several abilities necessary for athletic trainers to function effectively, it is one of the most important, and most visible, skills. Learn taping and bracing techniques most commonly used by trainers and therapists in Athletic Taping and Bracing, Third Edition. Athletic taping and bracing can prevent injury or facilitate an injured athletes’ return to competition...
Alternatives to traditional athletic tape are rigid strapping tape such as Leukotape and elastic kinesiology tape such as Kinesio Tape. Underwrap tape (such as Cover-Roll) plus rigid strapping tape (such as Leukotape) (figure 1.6) adheres better than traditional athletic tape and allows athletes to withstand activity longer. There are a few differences in precautions related to strapping tape and kinesiology tape compared to athletic tape.
