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presented by Katie Whetstone, PT, DPT, SCS
Financial: Katie Whetstone receives compensation from MedBridge for this course. There is no financial interest beyond the production of this course.
Nonfinancial: Katie Whetstone has no competing nonfinancial interests or relationships with regard to the content presented in this course.
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Katie Whetstone, PT, DPT, SCS
Dr. Katie Whetstone is a board-certified clinical specialist in the area of sports physical therapy and a full-time faculty member at the University of Evansville in Evansville, Indiana. Katie has a Bachelor of Science degree in the area of exercise science as well as a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree. She also completed formal sports…
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1. Introduction to Soft-Tissue Injuries
This chapter provides a comprehensive overview of the most common soft-tissue injuries seen in sport, including both closed and open wounds.
2. Sprains and Strains
Sprains and strains are among the most common orthopedic injuries seen in athletes, both inside of the clinic and on the sidelines. This chapter will review the soft tissue’s response to injury as well as healing timelines for common sprains and strains.
3. Acute and Emergency Response to Soft-Tissue Injuries
The sports physical therapist has an obligation to respond quickly to soft-tissue and bleeding injuries in order to avoid further damage or significant loss of blood that could result in death. In this lab-based chapter, the sports medicine team of Katie Whetstone and Todd Arnold will show viewers how to respond appropriately in the case of significant soft-tissue injury, including the use of a tourniquet to stop severe bleeding.
4. Shock
In this chapter, Katie Whetstone delves into a life-threatening condition: shock. This chapter covers the types and causes of shock and relates each type of shock to athletic conditions. Different signs and symptoms of shock are discussed, and the important steps for treatment of shock are detailed.
5. Soft-Tissue Question and Answer
Todd and Katie share their experiences with open and closed soft-tissue injuries in this question and answer session on emergency management of soft-tissue injuries.
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