Injuries to the hip and thigh are common in sports and physical activity. They range from the common musculotendinous strain injury all the way to avulsion fractures of the pelvis and everything in between. The hip is a deep ball and socket joint surround by large and powerful muscles. We will learn about these common injuries and special considerations for growing athletes when considering injuries to the hip.
This session is designed to be completed 100% on-line. Please complete the items below with care.
Required Reading:
Chapter 6 in the AT Primer textbook. Read intro paragraphs, hip anatomy pages 98-99 and Injuries to the hip pages 102 - 108. Pay close attention to the shaded boxes and injury highlights throughout the chapter
Narrated Presentations:
Listen to this narrated presentation on injuries to the hip and pelvis.
Here is an additional narrated presentation on injuries to the thigh.
Use these presentations as a supplement to your reading.
Web Activities:
Keep in mind these resources have all lower extremity information associated.
Check out the CT Anatomy section of the textbook website to learn the bones of the hip and thigh.
Upon completion of this module the learner will be able to:
Understand basic anatomy of the hip and thigh as it relates to injury
Recognize common injuries and conditions of the hip and thigh region
Recognize common mechanisms of injury
Appreciate the role of the athletic trainer in assessment and referral
Understand unique injuries common to skeletally immature patients
You will be required to complete this small homework assignment. This assignment is due in the dropbox on 11/17/16. However, working on it in advance may be helpful as you study for your next CoK.
Your task:
You have just been hired as the head AT at a local high school. During your first fall semester you encounter numerous hip and pelvic injuries. Please select six common injuries that occur to this region. Differentiate and explain the types of hip and pelvic injuries you may encounter between your two biggest fall sports: football and cross country.
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