Sports Medicine: Torn Achilles and Injury Prevention

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What is the main goal of the systematic prevention approach in injury prevention?

To develop new training programs

To identify risk factors and reduce the incidence of injury (correct)

To treat injuries after they occur

To enhance athletic performance

What type of equipment is used in the prevention of injuries?

Resistance bands

Crutches and canes

Taping and bracing (correct)

Heart rate monitors

What is the purpose of a warm-up in injury prevention?

To prepare the body for physical activity (correct)

To cool down after exercise

To recover from an injury

To stretch before exercise

What is the focus of the 'prehab' approach in injury prevention?

Preventing injuries through strengthening and stretching exercises Signup and view all the answers

What are 'intrinsic' and 'extrinsic' factors in the context of injury prevention?

Internal and external risk factors for injury Signup and view all the answers

What is the final step in the systematic prevention approach?

Evaluating the effectiveness of interventions Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of taping and bracing in sports medicine?

To restrict undesired motion and allow desired motion Signup and view all the answers

What is a key factor in preventing acute knee injuries?

Having a high level of strength around the knee joint Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of proprioceptive prehabilitation?

To enhance functional capacity and withstand stressors Signup and view all the answers

What is a benefit of ELDOA/Myofascial Stretching?

Improved posture and joint alignment Signup and view all the answers

What is a key component of injury prevention programs?

Neuromuscular training Signup and view all the answers

What is a risk factor for acute knee injuries?

Being female Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of prehabilitation?

To enhance functional capacity and withstand stressors Signup and view all the answers

What is a benefit of bracing in sports medicine?

Restricted undesired motion and allowed desired motion Signup and view all the answers

What is a key component of core stability and functional capacity?

Increased core and lower limb stability Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of injury prevention programs?

To prevent acute knee injuries Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of primary systematic injury prevention?

To provide interventions that address risk factors Signup and view all the answers

What type of prevention involves early diagnosis and intervention to limit further disability?

Secondary prevention Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a modifiable risk factor?

Fitness level Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of bracing in injury prevention?

To reduce injury incidence Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the exercise used in rehabilitation following an ankle sprain?

Wobble board exercise Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an intrinsic risk factor?

Body composition Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the process of reducing or correcting an existing disability?

Rehabilitation Signup and view all the answers

Which type of prevention involves health promotion and bracing?

Primary prevention Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the early diagnosis and intervention to limit the development of further disability?

Secondary prevention Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of preventing rehab with prehab?

To reduce the need for rehabilitation Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Prevention Programs

Taping and bracing to prevent acute knee injuries
Balance board training to improve proprioceptive function
Neuromuscular training to improve strength around the knee joint
Prevention programs aim to increase core and lower limb stability and raise awareness of knee position

Energy Systems

Aerobic and anaerobic energy systems are essential for athletic performance
Understanding energy systems is crucial for preventing injuries and improving performance

Strength and Power

Isotonic, isometric, and isokinetic training methods improve strength and power
Olympic lifting and plyometric exercises improve power and explosiveness

Preventing Acute Knee Injuries

Acute knee injuries are the most costly injury in sports, with a recovery time of 9-12 months
Risk factors for acute knee injuries include sex, high-friction shoes and surface, and strength around the knee joint

Taping and Bracing

Restrict undesired motion and allow desired motion with taping and bracing
Rigid non-stretch tape is best, with bracing being a more expensive but longer-lasting option

Prehabilitation

Prehabilitation was originally published in WWII and was introduced to sports medicine research in the 1980s
Theoretically sound, but current evidence is inconclusive, with small improvements to clinically insignificant findings

Injury Prevention Model

Primary prevention aims to prevent injuries from occurring
Secondary prevention aims to limit disability after an injury
Tertiary prevention aims to reduce or correct an existing disability
Primary systematic injury prevention involves identifying risk factors, understanding how injuries occur, and introducing interventions to reduce injury incidence

Risk Factors

Intrinsic risk factors include age, gender, genetic predisposition, body composition, fitness level, and biomechanics
Extrinsic risk factors include weather, surface, equipment, and training programs
Modifiable risk factors can be targeted with training programs

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Description

This quiz covers the effects of a torn Achilles tendon, including limited joint range of motion and the potential need for surgery, as well as introducing injury prevention models and prehabilitation concepts in sports medicine.