Chapter 3 Injury

Question 1

direct injury

Answer 1

an external force caused it

Question 2

indirect injury

Answer 2

an internal force or over-exertion caused it

Question 3

chronic injury

Answer 3

reoccurring that present themselves in response to prolonged weakness or insufficient rehabilitation of the first injury

Question 4

overuse injury

Answer 4

caused by excessive and repeated use of a muscle group, bone or joint involved in a movement.
-Can be caused by poor training design, not enough rest, or inappropriate loads.

Question 5

soft tissue injuries

Answer 5

damage Ligaments, Tissue, Muscles and Tendons,

Question 6

STI Sprains (ligaments)

Answer 6

violent twisting of a ligament, causing swelling and pain, not dislocation.

Question 7

STI strains (muscle/tendon)

Answer 7

when a force pulls something to a damaging extent

Question 8

STI ruptures (muscles, tendons, ligaments)

Answer 8

when something bursts suddenly and completely.

Question 9

STI cuts (skin)

Answer 9

a deep cut or tear in the skin or flesh

Question 10

STI contusions (muscle)

Answer 10

where a region of tissue or skin has ruptured blood capillaries

Question 11

STI tendonitis (muscle)

Answer 11

the inflammation of an overused tendon

Question 12

hard tissue injuries

Answer 12

damage bones and joints

Question 13

HTI fractures

Answer 13

when a bone has been partially or completely broken crosswise, lengthwise or several pieces.

Question 14

HTI dislocation

Answer 14

when the usual position of a joint or part of the body is disturbed.

Question 15

osteoporosis

Answer 15

a disease that occurs inside bones, where they lose calcium and other minerals, making them more fragile.
-Lose calcium faster than the absorption rate.
-More likely to fracture

Question 16

to prevent osteoporosis

Answer 16

To prevent:
Maintain the recommended daily calcium intake.
Regular muscle-strengthening exercises.
Less smoking and alcohol consumption.
Monitor Vitamin D levels.

Question 17

arthritis

Answer 17

a musculoskeletal disorder where there is inflammation in one or more joints.

Question 18

osteoarthritis

Answer 18

when the cartilage of a joint breaks down, this means there is less cushioning causing bones to rub against each other, causing pain
-Caused by previous joint injury, repetitive weight-bearing tasks, lack of exercise.

Question 19

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Answer 19

an auto-immune disease, where the immune system attacks synovial membrane.
-Membrane over-secretes fluid, leading to unwanted tissue growth.
-Leads to destruction of the joint (Loosening joint ligaments, eroding cartilage and bone).

Question 20

pre-event strategies

Answer 20

reduce the risk of injury before the event

Question 21

pre-event screening

Answer 21

an assessment that looks out for prior injuries or medical issues.

Question 22

physical preparation

Answer 22

strength, core and flexibility training done to reduce the risk of injury.

Question 23

strength training

Answer 23

forming the foundation for the development of speed, power and agility, improving balance, and preserving functional capacity

Question 24

Flexibility training

Answer 24

reduces injury from an increased range of motion, and reduction of effects of Delayed onset of Muscular Soreness.

Question 25

Core Training

Answer 25

training the group of muscles around the abdominal area improves running efficiency, balance, lower back injuries and improved transfer of power between upper and lower body.

Question 26

warm-up

Answer 26

increasing heartrate, blood flow and muscle temperature as well as length. It should include exercises similar to the sport

Question 27

post-event strategies

Answer 27

reduce the risk of injury after the event

Question 28

Cool-down

Answer 28

lower bodily levels back to pre-exercise levels, this involves low intensity, active recovery that promotes blood flow that removes metabolic byproducts. It should –involve actions specific to the event.

Question 29

physical aids

Answer 29

protective equipment that reduce the risk of injury

Question 30

Taping/bracing

Answer 30

improves the stability of a joint, by restricting the amount of movement possible, this is highly effective for joints that have been injured.

Question 31

protective equipment

Answer 31

sport-specific, sometimes compulsory that prevent/reduce the risk of injuries. (Helmets, mouthguards, eyewear, pads, shin guards)

Question 32

RICER

Answer 32

Rest, stop using injured area for 48-72 hrs
-Ice, apply ice indirectly for 10-15mins every 2 hrs
-Compression, compress the area, reduce swelling
-Elevation, elevate injured area, above heart
-Referral, have a doctor check it

Question 33

Acute injury

Answer 33

a sudden injury, where we experience pain or loss of function immediately.