You are an athletic trainer for the local baseball team. You
notice that some of your athletes are complaining of injuries and you
need to figure out what they are and what causes them. Go to the
following links to help you answer the correlating questions.
Answer all question with complete sentences.
- What can cause a stress fracture of the lower leg and how do you treat it?
- There are five types of acute traumatic injuries. List the five types and explain each.
- "Thrower's Shoulder" is an injury normally associated with
pitchers, however, it goes by another name. Name and explain the
syndrome, and list ways the athlete can treat it.
- What is dehydration and how can you prevent it?
- Explain what a rotator cuff tear is and who is most susceptible to them?