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The most common intrinsic risk factor is muscle imbalance between muscle pairs, where the muscle becomes a little too ______
The most common intrinsic risk factor is muscle imbalance between muscle pairs, where the muscle becomes a little too ______
tight
A high Q angle in the quadriceps is a common risk factor among ______
A high Q angle in the quadriceps is a common risk factor among ______
women
Obese individuals and those with poor fitness level have a higher risk of getting ______
Obese individuals and those with poor fitness level have a higher risk of getting ______
injured
Fractures and other acute injuries are common among the ______
Fractures and other acute injuries are common among the ______
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Aside from intrinsic factors, there are other factors related to the environment or extrinsic ______
Aside from intrinsic factors, there are other factors related to the environment or extrinsic ______
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The evidence for extrinsic factors impacting injury prevention is not ______
The evidence for extrinsic factors impacting injury prevention is not ______
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Most of the injuries are ______, and awareness of the risk factors will help in reducing injuries.
Most of the injuries are ______, and awareness of the risk factors will help in reducing injuries.
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Furthermore, vigilance and safety measures can dramatically reduce the occurrence of ______.
Furthermore, vigilance and safety measures can dramatically reduce the occurrence of ______.
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Tissues can withstand varying degrees of stress and strain, but they will break down if they experience an impact that is stronger than what they can ______.
Tissues can withstand varying degrees of stress and strain, but they will break down if they experience an impact that is stronger than what they can ______.
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Factors influencing the ability of our tissues to resist or absorb forces effectively include congenital abnormality, age, technique, fitness level, equipment, and environmental ______.
Factors influencing the ability of our tissues to resist or absorb forces effectively include congenital abnormality, age, technique, fitness level, equipment, and environmental ______.
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Tensile forces cause a pull or stretch, while compressive forces impact the center causing it to bend or ______.
Tensile forces cause a pull or stretch, while compressive forces impact the center causing it to bend or ______.
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The bone is strong in resisting compressive strength while muscle-tendon units are active at resisting ______ forces.
The bone is strong in resisting compressive strength while muscle-tendon units are active at resisting ______ forces.
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Age and gender are classified as ______ risk factors.
Age and gender are classified as ______ risk factors.
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Tournament rules and apparel are classified as ______ risk factors.
Tournament rules and apparel are classified as ______ risk factors.
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Individual characteristics, such as poor motor control, are classified as ______ risk factors.
Individual characteristics, such as poor motor control, are classified as ______ risk factors.
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Environmental factors, such as certain sports equipment, are classified as ______ risk factors.
Environmental factors, such as certain sports equipment, are classified as ______ risk factors.
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Risk factors ______ the susceptibility of the individual to injury.
Risk factors ______ the susceptibility of the individual to injury.
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Risk factors do not ______ the injury, but rather make it more likely to occur.
Risk factors do not ______ the injury, but rather make it more likely to occur.
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