26 Questions
What is the main goal of the systematic prevention approach in injury prevention?
To identify risk factors and reduce the incidence of injury
What type of equipment is used in the prevention of injuries?
Taping and bracing
What is the purpose of a warm-up in injury prevention?
To prepare the body for physical activity
What is the focus of the 'prehab' approach in injury prevention?
Preventing injuries through strengthening and stretching exercises
What are 'intrinsic' and 'extrinsic' factors in the context of injury prevention?
Internal and external risk factors for injury
What is the final step in the systematic prevention approach?
Evaluating the effectiveness of interventions
What is the primary purpose of taping and bracing in sports medicine?
To restrict undesired motion and allow desired motion
What is a key factor in preventing acute knee injuries?
Having a high level of strength around the knee joint
What is the primary goal of proprioceptive prehabilitation?
To enhance functional capacity and withstand stressors
What is a benefit of ELDOA/Myofascial Stretching?
Improved posture and joint alignment
What is a key component of injury prevention programs?
Neuromuscular training
What is a risk factor for acute knee injuries?
Being female
What is the primary purpose of prehabilitation?
To enhance functional capacity and withstand stressors
What is a benefit of bracing in sports medicine?
Restricted undesired motion and allowed desired motion
What is a key component of core stability and functional capacity?
Increased core and lower limb stability
What is the primary goal of injury prevention programs?
To prevent acute knee injuries
What is the primary goal of primary systematic injury prevention?
To provide interventions that address risk factors
What type of prevention involves early diagnosis and intervention to limit further disability?
Secondary prevention
Which of the following is an example of a modifiable risk factor?
Fitness level
What is the main purpose of bracing in injury prevention?
To reduce injury incidence
What is the name of the exercise used in rehabilitation following an ankle sprain?
Wobble board exercise
Which of the following is an intrinsic risk factor?
Body composition
What is the term for the process of reducing or correcting an existing disability?
Rehabilitation
Which type of prevention involves health promotion and bracing?
Primary prevention
What is the term for the early diagnosis and intervention to limit the development of further disability?
Secondary prevention
What is the main goal of preventing rehab with prehab?
To reduce the need for rehabilitation
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
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.
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