KINE 318 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Jaw-Thrust Maneuver, Spinal Canal, Tetraplegia
7 Mar 2017
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Moi: axial loading of the cervical vertebra from a force to the top of the head combined w flexion of the neck. S/s: point tenderness; restricted movement; cervical muscle spasm; pain; numbness; weakness; paralysis in limbs or trunk; loss of bladder/bowl control. Tx: treat for neck injury; refer to md: flexibility, muscle strength (flexion, extension, lateral flexion, rotation, proper technique, officials to enforce rules, state of readiness of the athlete. **#6 8 do not prevent neck injuries: use of proper protective equipment, athlete familiar w function of helmet, helmets should be maintained& reevaluated yearly. S/s: pain; numbness; muscle weakness; paralysis; head tilt. Tx: treat for neck injury; refer to md helmets are good for reducing head& face injuries but do not prevent neck injuries. Modern helmets& face masks have made oral injuries go from the most common least common& have reduced skull fractures but there are increasing numbers of injuries to the neck.
