Overview
The Aspiring Professional will “Cite Evidence” of research to “compose” a detailed 5-page Injury Analysis Research Project on a “Lower-Body Injury that commonly occurs in sports or activities.”
Students MUST closely follow the Outline, provide Numbers and Headings, cite at least 3 References, and follow APA Format in a college-level, originally developed Research Project.
Introduction
3 Total Paragraphs Introducing the Injury Analysis Project (Consider writing Sections 2-8. Then come back and write this section as an overview of those areas after you have all the information pulled together.) [Don’t label these paragraph Numbers in your project]
Paragraph 1: Start with 1-2 Sentences Introducing the Injury or Condition., Next, provide 2 sentences describing the Anatomy of the Injured Area (describe the major structures)
Paragraph 2: Start with 2 sentences describing the Mechanism of the Injury (MOI), or how the injury usually occurs. Next, provide 1-2 sentences describing one or more of the Forces.
Paragraph 3: Start with 1-2 sentences describing how to evaluate for the injury. Next, provide 1-2 sentences about non-surgical treatment options, 1-2 sentences about surgical treatment options, and 2 sentences describing the rehabilitation process from a major injury/surgery.
Anatomy of the Injured Area
2-3 Total Paragraphs illustrating the overall Anatomy of the injury.
List and fully explain the structures involved: bones, muscles, ligaments, tendons, etc.
You MUST use detailed, specific, and correct anatomical, kinesthetic, and medical terms.
You MUST add 2 or more labeled diagrams of the Anatomy of the Structure in this section.
Mechanism of Injury (MOI)
2 Total Paragraphs characterizing the Mechanism of Injury (MOI) (or how it occurs)
Provide a detailed explanation of 1 or more of the MOST common way(s) the injury occurs.
You MUST use detailed, specific, and correct anatomical, kinesthetic, and medical terms.
You MUST add 1 or more labeled diagram(s) or picture(s) of the MOI in this section.
Forces
1-2 Total Paragraphs classifying the Force or Forces that are at play during the injury.
Fully describe the Force(s) and how they lead to the injury. (MUST be Forces from Module 5)
You MUST use detailed, specific, and correct anatomical, kinesthetic, and medical terms.
You MUST add 1 or more labeled diagram(s) or picture(s) of the Force(s) in this section.
Evaluation of the Injury
1-2 Total Paragraphs detailing and describing the various Evaluations or Assessments an Athletic Trainer or Physician would use to diagnose this specific injury. (Consider textbook)
Name and fully describe (4 or More) the various assessments, screenings, evaluations, and/or tests used to diagnose the injury and fully describe each one (don’t just name them, explain).
Initial Treatment of the Injury
2 Total Paragraphs recommending the Initial or Emergency Treatment Options for the injury.
Name and fully explain (4 or more) of the various Initial treatment options (medication, ice, stretching, strengthening, bracing, taping, etc.) or Emergency options (rest, ABCs, etc.)
Surgical Treatment Options
2 Total Paragraphs explaining the Surgical Treatment Options for the Injury.
List and fully detail 1-2 surgical options. Fully explain the surgical process (what happens,) the success rate, the anticipated recovery time, challenges, benefits, etc.
Rehabilitation
2 Total Paragraphs fully explaining the design of a Rehabilitation Plan for the injury.
Non-Surgical: Fully detail the Rehabilitation Options and list at least 5 specific Exercises or Activities to include in a Rehabilitation Plan for a Non-Surgical treatment option.
Surgical: Fully detail the Rehabilitation Options and list at least 5 specific Exercises or Activities to include in a Rehabilitation Plan for a Surgical treatment option.
Conclusion
1-2 Total Paragraphs Summarizing the overall Injury Analysis Research Project.
Complete the paper, then provide a 1 sentence summary of each section (2-8).
References
Provide at least 3 APA style References on a Reference Page.
Provided APA-style "in-text" citations where references are cited in the body of the paper.
Does NOT count in the Total Page count.
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