Chronic Injuries

Question 1

chronic Injuries

Answer 1

• occur over a period of time
• slowly developed associated with continuous stress or overuse

Question 2

osteoarthritis

Answer 2

the degeneration of articular cartilage from the bone surfaces within a joint causing pain and restricted movement

Question 3

symptoms of chronic stress

Answer 3

• Pain when participating, swelling after each activity, small nagging aches in a specific area at rest

Question 4

stress fracture

Answer 4

• tiny cracks in the surface of a bone caused by overuse
• symptoms: swelling, pain when participating, nagging aches when at rest

Question 5

causes of stress fractures

Answer 5

repetitive stress on lower limbs, overtraining, intensity overload, unfamiliar surfaces, and inappropriate equipment

Question 6

shin splints

Answer 6

• medial tibial stress syndrome
• tendons connecting muscle to tibia attached on periosteum causing the connection to become inflamed
• symptoms: pain when participating, stiffness and tenderness in the morning

Question 7

tendinosis

Answer 7

• failed healing or repetitive trauma to a tendon
• deterioration of a tendons collagen in response to chronic overuse

Question 8

symptoms of tendinosis

Answer 8

burning, stinging, aching, stiffness and tenderness

Question 9

types of tendinosis

Answer 9

tennis elbow - lateral epicondylitis, golfers elbow - medial epicondylitis, runner’s knee

Question 10

bursitis

Answer 10

• inflammation of a bursa
• major bursae near large joints e.g. knee, shoulder, hips, elbow
• symptoms: pain during movement, swelling, caused by repetitive movement

Question 11

Bursa

Answer 11

closed, fluid-filled sacs work as a cushion and gliding surface to reduce friction