Injuries to the spine and generalized back pain are common place among those who are physically active. Most spinal injuries are minor and can resolve with basic treatment and therapy however spine injuries also have the potential to be debilitating and, in the worst case scenario, many be catastrophic. This unit will expose the student to common injuries of the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine. We will discuss potential catastrophic injury and reinforce the important role of the AT in dealing with these injuries.
Required Reading:
Chapter 8 in the AT Primer textbook. Read intro paragraphs, the anatomy pages 150-152 and the section on spine injuries (pages 164-170). Pay close attention to the shaded boxes and injury highlights throughout the chapter
Web Activities:
Listen to this narrated presentation on injuries to the spine.
Nice You Tube video on disc herniation and sciatica. (about 6 minutes)
Keep in mind these resources have head and face information as well.
Check out the CT Anatomy section of the textbook website to learn the bones of the cervical and lumbar spine.
Upon completion of this module the learner will be able to:
Understand basic anatomy of the spine as it relates to injury
Recognize common injuries and conditions of the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine
Recognize common mechanisms of injury
Appreciate the importance of safety and the potential for catastrophic spine injury in sport
Appreciate the role of the athletic trainer in assessment and referral
Understand common factors that contribute to injuries of the spine
Please refer to your class syllabus for information on the required written assignments and their due dates. You will also find this information at the bottom of the syllabus page by using the tab located above.
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