The initial assessment of an injury is conducted using STOP. STOP stands for

Stop, Talk, Observe, Prevent further injury

The first step of TOTAPS is to TALK to the athlete. You do this to

Obtain as much information about the injury as possible from the athlete

The 5 PRINCIPLES OF SPORTS INJURY MANAGEMENT are

Prevention, Incidence, Acute Phase, Referral, Rehabilitation

If it is determined from STOP that further assessment is required, the TOTAPS protocol is used. TOTAPS stands for

Talk, Observe, Touch, Active Movement, Passive Movement, Skills Test

Situations where MEDICAL REFERRAL is required include

If CPR was given, unconscious, heart attack, spinal injury, fractures

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First Aid and Sports Injuries (SLR) (2)

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Principles of sports injury management Prevention Incident Acute Phase Referral Rehabilitation

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1
The initial assessment of an injury is conducted using STOP. STOP stands for
Stop, Talk, Observe, Prevent further injury
Stop, Touch, Observe, Prevent further injury
Stop, Talk, Observe, Play
Start, Talk, Observe, Prevent further injury
2
The fifth step of TOTAPS is PASSIVE MOVEMENT. This involves the athlete moving the injured area themselves
True
False
3
A COOL DOWN does not assist recovery after exercise
False
True
4
The fourth step of TOTAPS is ACTIVE MOVEMENT
None of the above
This often involves applying force to the area such as pulling or pushing
This involves moving the injured area for the athlete
Moving the injured area for the athlete through the full range of motion
5
The final step in TOTAPS is SKILLS TEST
Progresses from no equipment to full range of equipment
Determines if the injured area can manage the forces in the sport
Progresses from low intensity to high intensity activities
All of the above
6
The first step of TOTAPS is to TALK to the athlete. You do this to
Get their phone number
Give them feedback on their performance
None of the above
Obtain as much information about the injury as possible from the athlete
7
The 5 PRINCIPLES OF SPORTS INJURY MANAGEMENT are
Prevention, Accidents, Acute Phase, Referral, Rehabilitation
Prevention, Incidence, Chronic Phase, Referral, Rehabilitation
Prevention, Incidence, Acute Phase, Referral, Rehydration
Prevention, Incidence, Acute Phase, Referral, Rehabilitation
8
If it is determined from STOP that further assessment is required, the TOTAPS protocol is used. TOTAPS stands for
Touch, Observe, Talk, Activity Test, Passive Movement, Skills Test
Touch, Observe, Talk, Active Movement, Passive Movement, Send for help
Talk, Observe, Touch, Active Movement, Passive Movement, Skills Test
Touch, Observe, Talk, Active Movement, Passive Movement, Skills Test
9
The third step of TOTAPS is to TOUCH.
Touching should occur at this stage without any movement and the athletes d
All of the above
This involves feeling the injured area
Touching helps identify tenderness, heat, pain, abnormalities and swelling
10
A COOL DOWN should include
A mini game
Stretching
Whole body activity moving from low intensity to high intensity
All of the above
11
A WARM UP should include
Stretching
General whole body activity at low intensity gradually increasing intensity
All of the above
Sport specific equipment and mini game towards the end of the warm up
12
Sports injury REHABILITATION aims to
All of the above
Minimise the risk of re-injury.
Return the athlete to sports participation in a safe and timely manner
Restore the injured athlete’s function and performance level
13
Situations where MEDICAL REFERRAL is required include
If CPR was given, unconscious, heart attack, cramp, fractures
If CPR was given, unconscious, heart attack, spinal injury, fractures
If CPR was given, unconscious, heart attack, spinal injury superficial burn
If CPR was given, unconscious, bee sting, spinal injury, fractures
14
The second step of TOTAPS is to OBSERVE. You do this to identify any abnormalities or injury signs and symptoms
True
False
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A WARM UP
Reduces the risk of injury
All of the above
Prepares the athlete physically and mentally for physical activity
Increase core body temperature, heart rate and breathing rate

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