Title: Describe the relationship between preexisting conditions and injury prevention.
Course: Sports Medicine/Athletic Training II (14062-II) > Section: Preventing Injuries

Description should include the importance of

- taking a history and asking appropriate questions to determine pre-existing conditions
- documenting data
- describing how pre-existing conditions can lead to injuries and how knowledge of preexisting conditions can help prevent injuries.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What common preexisting conditions can contribute to sports-related injuries?
- Does having a preexisting injury mean that a person is unable to engage in sports? Why or why not?
- What questionnaires are available to assess preexisting conditions?
- What are some relevant questions to ask when taking a thorough history?