An athletic trainer and his role on the sports medicine team

    1. What is an athletic trainer and what is his role on the sports medicine team? 2. What is the purpose of the pre-participation examination and what are different options for completing these exams? 3. Clearly explain how one can reduce his risk of litigation. 4. Explain the difference between an HMO, PPO, accident insurance, and catastrophic insurance. 5. Clearly explain the difference between isotonic, isometric, and isokinetic contractions. Also, clearly explain concentric vs eccentric phases of muscle contraction. Section 2 (choose 3 from this section to answer) 1. Clearly define and differentiate between phonophoresis and iontophoresis. 2. Clearly explain an emergency action plan and its components. 3. Clearly define and explain HOPS and SOAP notes. 4. Clearly explain the difference between heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Then explain how to manage these conditions. 5. Clearly define and explain the difference between cryotherapy and thermotherapy. Include examples. Section 3 (choose 3 from this section to answer) 1. Clearly explain the difference between a concussion, second impact syndrome, and post-concussion syndrome. 2. Clearly explain the difference between pneumothorax, hemothorax, and a blow to the solar plexus. 3. Clearly explain the difference between a patellar dislocation and a knee dislocation. 4. Clearly explain the difference between medial epicondylitis and a UCL sprain/tear. 5. Clearly explain the management of a lateral ankle sprain.