7: Personal Safety Protocols

Question 1

These refer to damaged tissues or organs, caused by trauma or physical force which is greater than what it can absorb

Answer 1

Injury

Question 2

can handle varying degrees of stress and strain. However, it will break once it experiences a certain impact stronger than what it can handle.

Answer 2

Tissues and organs

Question 3

these injuries have signs and symptoms such as pain and swelling that occur immediately after force application.

Answer 3

Acute injuries

Question 4

These are overstretched ligaments that limit joint mobility. Commonly located at the lower limbs such as ankle and knee.

Answer 4

Sprain

Question 5

A twist, pull, or tear of muscle or tendon that results from overstretching or over contraction.

Answer 5

Strain

Question 6

Commonly located at the upper limbs such as the hand and forearm. Common in growing bones as they are less dense.

Answer 6

Fracture

Question 7

These usually occur in joints that allow greater range of motion. Most commonly located at the upper limbs such as shoulder and elbow

Answer 7

Dislocation

Question 8

These are life-threatening as they may disrupt the normal function of the brain. Often caused by a severe blow to the head that could cause the blood vessels in the brain to rupture.

Answer 8

Concussion

Question 9

these injuries occur when an individual has been training for a long period of time, without proper amount of rest and recovery between sessions and often leads to chronic injuries.

Answer 9

Overuse injuries

Question 10

This stage is where Individuals might complain of pain only after the physical activity

Answer 10

Stage I

Question 11

Individuals might complain of pain during and after the activity, but not during rest.

Answer 11

Stage II

Question 12

Individuals will experience pain whether at rest or play.

Answer 12

Stage III

Question 13

Commonly occurs among runners who train for long periods of time without proper rest periods. The usual affected area is the shinbone. Individuals will feel a dull, aching pain that worsens over time. Individual needs to stop exercising for around four weeks to give it time to heal.

Answer 13

Stress Fracture

Question 14

Most common overuse injury. Usually caused by muscle imbalance between muscle pairs. It often occurs in the upper extremities in the muscle-tendon units surrounding the elbow. In the lower extremities, it involves the muscle-tendon units surrounding the knee.

Answer 14

Tendinopathy/Tendinitis

Question 15

The wear and tear of a joint that results to its deterioration. Commonly occurs in the knee joint. It further aggravates when the individual is obese or overweight.

Answer 15

Osteoarthritis

Question 16

The bursa provides support and cushioning to the joint. It is a common injury among swimmers and runners. The inflammation of the bursa interrupts the surrounding structures, which causes pain during movement. Takes two weeks to a month to recover.

Answer 16

Bursitis