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REC2020 Injury Management 2

Intermediate · 1 credit · HRH - Health, Recreation, and Human Services

Description
Students learn prevention, assessment and management techniques specifically related to bone, joint and soft-tissue injuries that may occur during recreation and sporting events and activities. Opportunities are provided to practise taping and wrapping skills using a variety of techniques for prophylactic purposes only.
Prerequisite
REC1020: Injury Management 1 REC1030: Technical Foundations for Injury Management
Parameters
Access to instruction from an individual with recognized training in athletic injury management and taping and strapping; e.g., Sport Taping and Strapping from the Sport Medicine Council of Alberta. Note: This course is listed within a credentialed pathway. Please refer to the CTS Credentialed Pathways document on the Alberta Education website for more information.
Supporting courses
HCS2020: First Aid/CPR with AED REC2010: Nutrition for Recreation Activities & Sport

Outcomes The student will:

  • 1 evaluate the roles and responsibilities of an athletic first-aider in preparation for the prevention, management and treatment of soft-tissue injuries

    • 1.1 explain the roles of sports medicine team members specific to soft-tissue injuries

    • 1.2 assess different types of soft-tissue and joint injuries

    • 1.3 evaluate the appropriate management and treatment of soft-tissue and joint injuries

    • 1.4 analyze injuries and mechanisms of injury using observations at the time of injury, including environment, equipment, body position and direction, location and intensity of force

    • 1.5 compare advantages and disadvantages of taping versus wrapping

    • 1.6 explain situations in which the athlete would benefit from the application of stretch tape

    • 1.7 demonstrate skills for the correct and effective application of taping and wrapping with a variety of techniques, including the following:

      • 1.7.1 proper skin preparation, including identification of areas of friction and the correct application of underwrap, adherent spray and friction pads

      • 1.7.2 use of components of taping and wrapping, including anchors, functional tape strips and finishing strips

      • 1.7.3 taping applications and demonstrations that are within designated anatomical boundaries

      • 1.7.4 appropriate tape tension

      • 1.7.5 correct direction of application

      • 1.7.6 applying tape with consistent and appropriate circumferential tension

      • 1.7.7 applying tape at appropriate angles

    • 1.8 correct common errors made during taping and wrapping, including shadows, windows and wrinkles

    • 1.9 evaluate a completed basic taping and wrapping application

  • 2 demonstrate the appropriate management and treatment of common injuries related to the foot, ankle and lower leg

    • 2.1 demonstrate range of motion of the foot and ankle, including dorsiflexion, plantarflexion, inversion and eversion

    • 2.2 describe common conditions of the foot, including:

      • 2.2.1 athlete’s foot

      • 2.2.2 corns

      • 2.2.3 calluses

    • 2.3 explain injuries of the ankle and foot, including:

      • 2.3.1 sprains

      • 2.3.2 strains

      • 2.3.3 hammer toe

      • 2.3.4 Morton’s neuroma

      • 2.3.5 bunions

      • 2.3.6 black toe nails (subungual hematomas)

      • 2.3.7 bursitis

    • 2.4 apply basic taping and strapping techniques to the foot, ankle and lower leg to deal with:

      • 2.4.1 plantar fasciitis

      • 2.4.2 medial tibial stress syndrome, including various techniques

    • 2.5 demonstrate correct taping and strapping skills related to the foot, ankle and lower leg, including:

      • 2.5.1 heel lock

      • 2.5.2 closed basketweave to limit ankle inversion, including anchors, stirrups, horizontals/horseshoes, weave, figure eights, heel locks and closure strips

      • 2.5.3 closed basketweave modified Gibney ankle

      • 2.5.4 six stirrup double back door

      • 2.5.5 Achilles tendon support

    • 2.6 describe the purpose of each technique

    • 2.7 demonstrate correct positioning of the first-aider and the injured person

    • 2.8 recommend fitness and conditioning principles for injury prevention

    • 2.9 recommend lifestyle choices for injury prevention, including protective equipment and appropriate footwear selection

    • 2.10 describe rehabilitative procedures

    • 2.11 describe fitness and conditioning principles related to rehabilitation

  • 3 demonstrate the appropriate management and treatment of common injuries related to the wrist, hand and elbow

    • 3.1 demonstrate range of motion of the wrist, hand and thumb, including flexion, extension, abduction and adduction

    • 3.2 demonstrate range of motion of the elbow, including flexion extension, pronation and supination

    • 3.3 describe injuries of the wrist, hand and elbow, including:

      • 3.3.1 strains

      • 3.3.2 sprains

      • 3.3.3 dislocations

      • 3.3.4 carpal tunnel syndrome

      • 3.3.5 tennis elbow (lateral humeral epicondylitis)

      • 3.3.6 tendonitis

    • 3.4 apply basic skills related to taping and wrapping techniques for the wrist and hand, including:

      • 3.4.1 elbow hyperextension

      • 3.4.2 tennis elbow (lateral humeral epicondylitis)

    • 3.5 demonstrate correct application of taping and wrapping techniques for the wrist, hand and elbow, including:

      • 3.5.1 wrist hyperextension

      • 3.5.2 wrist hyperflexion

      • 3.5.3 contact wrist

      • 3.5.4 contact thumb

      • 3.5.5 contact thumb modification

      • 3.5.6 non-contact thumb (Peppard)

    • 3.6 describe the purpose of each technique

    • 3.7 demonstrate correct positioning of the first-aider and the injured person

    • 3.8 recommend fitness and conditioning principles for injury prevention

    • 3.9 recommend lifestyle choices for injury prevention, including protective equipment

    • 3.10 describe rehabilitative procedures

    • 3.11 describe fitness and conditioning principles related to rehabilitation

  • 4 demonstrate the appropriate management and treatment of injuries related to the upper leg

    • 4.1 apply basic skills related to wrapping the groin (hip spica)

    • 4.2 demonstrate correct application of the quadriceps strain tensor support

    • 4.3 describe the purpose for using each technique

    • 4.4 demonstrate correct positioning for the first-aider and the injured person

    • 4.5 recommend fitness and conditioning principles for injury prevention

    • 4.6 recommend lifestyle choices for injury prevention, including protective equipment

    • 4.7 describe rehabilitative procedures

    • 4.8 describe fitness and conditioning principles related to rehabilitation

  • 5 discuss the appropriate management and treatment of injuries related to the knee

    • 5.1 demonstrate range of motion of the knee, including flexion, extension, medial rotation and lateral rotation

    • 5.2 explain injuries of the knee, including:

      • 5.2.1 medial collateral ligament sprain

      • 5.2.2 lateral collateral ligament sprain

      • 5.2.3 cruciate (anterior and posterior cruciate) and capsular ligament sprain

      • 5.2.4 iliotibial band friction syndrome

      • 5.2.5 meniscus injuries

      • 5.2.6 Osgood-Schlatter syndrome

      • 5.2.7 patellofemoral pain syndrome

      • 5.2.8 patellar tendonitis

      • 5.2.9 subluxations

    • 5.3 describe taping and wrapping applications that may be applied to the knee by medical professionals

  • 6 justify return to play considerations

    • 6.1 describe considerations for the re-evaluation of the condition of injuries after the removal of tape and wraps

    • 6.2 describe considerations for medical clearance and parental permission

    • 6.3 describe considerations for strength, power and endurance

    • 6.4 describe the potential hazards of returning to play too early

    • 6.5 demonstrate appropriate skills for active, passive and resisted range of motion testing

    • 6.6 apply basic sport and activity specific functional tests to determine readiness for return to play, including:

      • 6.6.1 range of motion

      • 6.6.2 balance

      • 6.6.3 ability to withstand stress

      • 6.6.4 visual acuity

      • 6.6.5 proprioception

    • 6.7 describe strategies for the assessment of psychological readiness

    • 6.8 describe strategies for assessing limitations resulting from taping, bracing and padding

  • 7 demonstrate basic competencies

    • 7.1 demonstrate fundamental skills to:

      • 7.1.1 communicate

      • 7.1.2 manage information

      • 7.1.3 use numbers

      • 7.1.4 think and solve problems

    • 7.2 demonstrate personal management skills to:

      • 7.2.1 demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviours

      • 7.2.2 be responsible

      • 7.2.3 be adaptable

      • 7.2.4 learn continuously

      • 7.2.5 work safely

    • 7.3 demonstrate teamwork skills to:

      • 7.3.1 work with others

      • 7.3.2 participate in projects and tasks

  • 8 identify possible life roles related to the skills and content of this cluster

    • 8.1 recognize and then analyze the opportunities and barriers in the immediate environment

    • 8.2 identify potential resources to minimize barriers and maximize opportunities

Program of Studies 2014. Source document, © Alberta Education.