1. Chapter 11 Vocabulary
1. Active motion- movement through range of motion done by the athlete during
examination to assess injury
2. Anthropomorphic data- statistics in size, weight, body structure, gender, strength,
and maturity level or particular individuals.
3. Assessment- the orderly collection of objective and subjective data on the athletes
health status
4. Diagnosis- using information from assessment and physical examination findings
to establish the cause and nature of the athlete’s injury or disease: made only by a
physician or other licensed health care provider.
5. H.O.P.S- an acronym for the approach of the secondary injury survey: history,
observation, palpation and special tests
6. Ligamentous laxity-
7. Mechanism of force- all energies involved at the time of an impact, including the
direction, intensity, duration, activity, and position of the body or body part
8. Palpation- touching during examination to determine extent of injury
9. Passive motion- movement through range of motion performed by the examiner
while the athlete relaxes all muscles
10. Primary injury survey- assessment of life threatening emergencies and
management of airway, breathing, and circulation. EMS should be activated when
threats to life are suspected. ABC
11. Secondary injury survey- a through methodical evaluation of an athlete’s overall
health to reveal additional injuries beyond the initial injury

2. Notes:
- First question to ask is what happened
- Second question to ask is how did it happen
- Third question to ask did you hear anything rip, snap, tear, pop, crack
- Fourth question to ask has this happened before
- Types of pain
- Radiating – moving pain
- Throbbing – pulsing in one spot
- Point specific pain – in one spot
- Factors influencing athletic injuries
1. Anthropomorphic data
2. Mechanism of force
3. Speed
4. Protective equipment used
5. Skill level
- R.O.M – range of motion:
• Passive – trainer moves
• Active - athlete moves
• Resistance – applies pressure