Anatomy And Physiology - Injuries

Question 1

What is an acute injury?

Answer 1

Traumatic incident that causes a rapid onset of injury symptoms.
They commonly occur due to a direct result of one off accident or traumatic event.

Question 2

Give some common examples of acute injuries in sport.

Answer 2

Fractures, dislocations, sprains and strains.

Question 3

What are four symptoms of acute injuries?

Answer 3

Pain, swelling, bruising and loss of function/inability to bear weight.

Question 4

What method is used to treat acute injuries?

Answer 4

RICE
R- rest
I - ice
C -compress
E -elevate

Question 5

What is a chronic injury?

Answer 5

Develops slowly and last for a long duration.
Seen in athletes who participate in sports that involve repetitive motions such as running or cycling.

Question 6

What are the three examples of chronic injuries?

Answer 6

Stress fractures, tendinitis and shin splints.

Question 7

What are the symptoms of a chronic injury?

Answer 7

Persistent pain and discomfort. Stiffness, weakness and decreased range of motion.

Question 8

How can chronic injuries be diagnosed?

Answer 8

Injuries are diagnosed by the recurrence of symptoms often aggravated by activity and eased by rest. Imaging tools such as x-rays or MRIs can be also be used.

Question 9

What is the treatment of chronic injuries?

Answer 9

May involve breast, activity modification, physiotherapy, relevant strength exercises, and possibly medication surgery.

Question 10

What are the considerations for acute and chronic injuries?

Answer 10

1. They should not be left untreated as they can lead to further complications.
2. Proper warm-ups and cool down and the use of appropriate safety equipment to prevent acute and chronic injuries.
3. Early detection and management can significantly reduce the risk of an injury becoming long-term.
4. Adherence to a balanced diet and maintaining proper hydration can expedite the heating process.
5. Rest.

Question 11

What is the SALTAPS method in responding to injuries?

Answer 11

S - stop: stop the game or activity immediately when an injury occurs
A - ask: ask the injured player what happened how they feel and where the pain is.
L - look: visually inspect the injured area for swelling, bruising, deformity or bleeding
T - touch: gently feel around the injured area to check for tenderness or abnormal swelling.
A - active movement: ask the player to move the injured part themselves to assess their range of motion.
P - passive movement: if they can move actively gently move the area yourself to check for pain or restriction
S - stand-up: if the injury allows ask the player to stand up.

Question 13

What what is the 7 R’s protocol for concussion?

Answer 13

Recognise: identifying the injury and understanding the severity.
Remove: take the injured player out of play if necessary
Refer: seeking medical advice or specialist care when necessary.
Rest: allow time for healing by stopping activity.
Recover: follow appropriate treatment and healing protocols
return: safely reintegrate into full activity or competition

Question 14

What is the protocol if a player is seem to have concussion?

Answer 14

They should be immediately carefully removed from play and not allowed to return until medically clear.

Question 15

What is the role of physiotherapy in rehabilitation?

Answer 15

It can help restore movement reduce pain and strengthen muscles techniques include manual therapy and electrotherapy.