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Which of the following injuries involves damage to a cord of tissue connecting muscle to bone due to overstretching or over-contraction?
Which of the following injuries involves damage to a cord of tissue connecting muscle to bone due to overstretching or over-contraction?
- Concussion
- Dislocation
- Fracture
- Strain (correct)
A basketball player lands awkwardly after a jump, resulting in pain and swelling in their ankle. Which of the following injuries is MOST likely, given the mechanism of injury?
A basketball player lands awkwardly after a jump, resulting in pain and swelling in their ankle. Which of the following injuries is MOST likely, given the mechanism of injury?
- Dislocation
- Concussion
- Fracture
- Sprain (correct)
In which type of injury do bones that form a joint become separated, often resulting from a fall or collision?
In which type of injury do bones that form a joint become separated, often resulting from a fall or collision?
- Fracture
- Sprain
- Concussion
- Dislocation (correct)
What type of injury involves a break in the continuity of a bone, often resulting from a high-impact force or repetitive stress?
What type of injury involves a break in the continuity of a bone, often resulting from a high-impact force or repetitive stress?
In sports, which injury is considered life-threatening due to its potential to disrupt the normal function of the brain?
In sports, which injury is considered life-threatening due to its potential to disrupt the normal function of the brain?
Which of the following is LEAST likely to be classified as a chronic or overuse injury?
Which of the following is LEAST likely to be classified as a chronic or overuse injury?
Which of the following is MOST likely to be classified as an acute injury?
Which of the following is MOST likely to be classified as an acute injury?
Injuries in sports and fitness are defined as damage to tissues or organs resulting from trauma or physical force that exceeds the tissue's:
Injuries in sports and fitness are defined as damage to tissues or organs resulting from trauma or physical force that exceeds the tissue's:
What does the 'P' stand for in the acronym 'PRICED,' a mnemonic for the immediate management of acute soft tissue injuries?
What does the 'P' stand for in the acronym 'PRICED,' a mnemonic for the immediate management of acute soft tissue injuries?
What does the 'H' in HARM, which outlines what to avoid in the initial management of an injury, stand for?
What does the 'H' in HARM, which outlines what to avoid in the initial management of an injury, stand for?
Individuals engaging in regular physical activity and sports have a higher risk of injury compared to those with sedentary lifestyles; however, this risk is usually considered:
Individuals engaging in regular physical activity and sports have a higher risk of injury compared to those with sedentary lifestyles; however, this risk is usually considered:
Proper warm-up, training, and vigilance are strategies that primarily aim to:
Proper warm-up, training, and vigilance are strategies that primarily aim to:
Injuries occur when tissues encounter trauma or physical force. The amount of stress and strain tissues can withstand before breaking down depends on factors such as:
Injuries occur when tissues encounter trauma or physical force. The amount of stress and strain tissues can withstand before breaking down depends on factors such as:
Which type of force acts away from the center of a structure, causing a pull or stretch, often leading to sprains or strains?
Which type of force acts away from the center of a structure, causing a pull or stretch, often leading to sprains or strains?
Compressive forces impact the center of a structure causing it to do what?
Compressive forces impact the center of a structure causing it to do what?
Why is it generally safer to land with a flexed knee rather than a fully extended leg when jumping?
Why is it generally safer to land with a flexed knee rather than a fully extended leg when jumping?
Which statement accurately differentiates between acute and chronic injuries?
Which statement accurately differentiates between acute and chronic injuries?
An athlete experiences a sudden, sharp pain and immediate swelling in their ankle during a basketball game. This injury is MOST likely classified as:
An athlete experiences a sudden, sharp pain and immediate swelling in their ankle during a basketball game. This injury is MOST likely classified as:
Which of the following is the MOST accurate description of a sprain?
Which of the following is the MOST accurate description of a sprain?
What is the PRIMARY difference between a strain and a sprain?
What is the PRIMARY difference between a strain and a sprain?
Which event is MOST likely to result in a fracture?
Which event is MOST likely to result in a fracture?
What characterizes a dislocation injury?
What characterizes a dislocation injury?
Following a blow to the head during a soccer game, an athlete experiences temporary confusion and dizziness. What injury is MOST likely?
Following a blow to the head during a soccer game, an athlete experiences temporary confusion and dizziness. What injury is MOST likely?
Why is it crucial to seek medical evaluation for any blow to the head?
Why is it crucial to seek medical evaluation for any blow to the head?
What is a stress fracture?
What is a stress fracture?
An athlete is diagnosed with tendinopathy. What is the BEST description of this condition?
An athlete is diagnosed with tendinopathy. What is the BEST description of this condition?
Osteoarthritis primarily involves:
Osteoarthritis primarily involves:
What is bursitis?
What is bursitis?
Children and teens are more susceptible to heat-related illnesses because compared to adults they:
Children and teens are more susceptible to heat-related illnesses because compared to adults they:
Muscle cramps and spasms that occur during or after intense exercise and sweating in high heat are indicative of which heat-related illness?
Muscle cramps and spasms that occur during or after intense exercise and sweating in high heat are indicative of which heat-related illness?
Which heat-related illness is considered life-threatening and requires immediate medical attention?
Which heat-related illness is considered life-threatening and requires immediate medical attention?
According to research, what percentage could injury rates be reduced by if athletes took appropriate preventative action?
According to research, what percentage could injury rates be reduced by if athletes took appropriate preventative action?
What is a key reason to be in proper physical condition for a sport?
What is a key reason to be in proper physical condition for a sport?
Why is it important to know and abide by the rules of a sport?
Why is it important to know and abide by the rules of a sport?
Protective gear and equipment in sports are MOST important for:
Protective gear and equipment in sports are MOST important for:
What is the PRIMARY benefit of adequate rest in an athlete's training regimen?
What is the PRIMARY benefit of adequate rest in an athlete's training regimen?
Why is warming up essential before playing sports?
Why is warming up essential before playing sports?
Playing through pain is generally discouraged because:
Playing through pain is generally discouraged because:
What is the main goal of sports injury management?
What is the main goal of sports injury management?
Following RICER principles, what is the primary objective of applying ice to a soft tissue injury?
Following RICER principles, what is the primary objective of applying ice to a soft tissue injury?
Flashcards
What are injuries?
What are injuries?
Tissues or organs damaged by trauma or physical force exceeding their resistance.
What are tensile forces?
What are tensile forces?
Acting away from the center of a structure, causing a pull or stretch.
What are compressive forces?
What are compressive forces?
Impact the center of a structure, causing it to bend or fold.
What are shear forces?
What are shear forces?
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What are acute injuries?
What are acute injuries?
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What are chronic injuries?
What are chronic injuries?
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What is a strain?
What is a strain?
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What is a sprain?
What is a sprain?
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What is a fracture?
What is a fracture?
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What are dislocations?
What are dislocations?
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What is a concussion?
What is a concussion?
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What is a stress fracture?
What is a stress fracture?
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What is Tendinopathy/Tendinitis?
What is Tendinopathy/Tendinitis?
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What is Osteoarthritis?
What is Osteoarthritis?
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What is Bursitis?
What is Bursitis?
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What are heat cramps?
What are heat cramps?
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What is heat exhaustion?
What is heat exhaustion?
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What is heat stroke?
What is heat stroke?
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Be in Proper Physical Condition
Be in Proper Physical Condition
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Know the Rules
Know the Rules
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Wear Protective Gear
Wear Protective Gear
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Take time to rest
Take time to rest
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Always Warm-Up
Always Warm-Up
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Avoid Playing When Tired
Avoid Playing When Tired
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What is REST in RICER?
What is REST in RICER?
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What is ICE in RICER?
What is ICE in RICER?
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What is COMPRESSION in RICER?
What is COMPRESSION in RICER?
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What is ELEVATION in RICER?
What is ELEVATION in RICER?
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What is REFER in RICER?
What is REFER in RICER?
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What is HEAT in HARM?
What is HEAT in HARM?
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What about ALCOHOL in HARM?
What about ALCOHOL in HARM?
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What about activity?
What about activity?
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MASSAGE in HARM?
MASSAGE in HARM?
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Study Notes
- The module covers safety practices in sports and exercise, including sports injury management
- Luig and Henke stated in 2012 how injury prevention in sports have great benefits for individuals
- Sports and physical activities improve health, enhance sports performance, promote active lifestyles, and reduce healthcare costs
Common Sports Injuries
- Engaging in sports poses a risk of injury, but awareness can help prevent them; warming up, proper training, and safety measures also reduce injuries
- Injuries are damaged tissues or organs withstanding trauma or physical force greater than their resistance
Factors Influencing Tissue Resistance
- Inherent abnormality
- Body position
- Age
- Technique
- Fitness level
- Equipment
- Environmental aspects
Types of Forces Affecting Tissues
- Tensile forces: Pull or stretch away from the center
- Compressive forces: Impact the center, causing bending or folding
- Shear forces: Opposing forces causing twisting
- Bone is strong against compressive forces
- Muscle-tendon units are strong against tensile forces Injuries can be acute, with immediate signs and symptoms, or chronic/overuse, developing over time
Acute Injuries
- Include sprains, strains, fractures, dislocations, and wounds
- Sprain: Overstretched ligament
- Strain: Tearing of the muscle-tendon unit
- Fracture: Break in the bone's continuity, often from high-impact forces
- Dislocation: Bones pushed out of their joint capsule
Chronic Injuries
- Chronic injuries result from prolonged, repetitive motion
- Often referred to as overuse injuries from overusing one body area over a long period of time
- Stress fracture: Fatigue-induced bone fracture from repeated stress
- Tendinopathy/Tendinitis: Tendon disorder causing pain, swelling, and impaired function; worsens with movement
- Osteoarthritis: Degenerative joint disease causing breakdown of joint cartilage
Heat-Related Illnesses
- Exposure to heat and humidity without relief or fluid intake causes heat-related illnesses; children and teens adjust slower to heat changes
- Heat cramps: Painful muscle cramps/spasms during/after intense exercise
- Heat exhaustion: Loss of water/salt, extreme sweating; can progress to heat stroke if untreated
- Heat stroke: The heat-regulating system is overwhelmed; life-threatening emergency
Sports Injury Prevention
- Quinn stated in 2019 how taking appropriate preventative action decreases injury rates by 25%
- Be in Proper Physical Condition: Train adequately for the sport
- Know and Abide by the Rules: Rules are designed to keep things safe
- Wear Appropriate Protective Gear: Protective equipment saves knees, hands, teeth, eyes, and head
- Rest: Critical for proper training; prevents overuse injuries
- Always Warm-Up: Warm muscles are less susceptible to injuries
- Avoid Playing When Tired/in Pain: Pain indicates a problem
Sports Injury Management
- Aims to return or continue their chosen sport without damaging or compromising their body
- RICER (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation, Refer) aids initial healing after a soft tissue injury
- Rest: Minimizes swelling and bleeding
- Ice: Slows tissue metabolism, reduces inflammation
- Compression: Limits bleeding and swelling
- Elevation: Reduces fluid collection
- Refer: Seek professional assessment, diagnosis, treatment
Avoid HARM in the Initial Days of Injury
- Heat: Causes blood vessels to dilate
- Alcohol: Increases swelling, masks pain
- Running or Other Excessive Exercise: Increases blood flow to the area
- Massage: Stimulates blood flow, may exacerbate the injury
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