Injuries Flashcards
Most common injuries in rugby - ball carrier?
Concussion, MCL injuries, quadriceps haematoma.
Most common injuries in rugby - tackler?
Concussion, Quadriceps stinger, cervical stinger.
Which personality characteristics exacerbate stress response?
Trait anxiety and how much different people feel stress compared to others can impact their likelihood of getting injured.
Which personality type is associated with an increased risk of injury and what are the characteristics of that personality type?
Type A.
Hostile, impatient, driven.
Feel as though the locus of control is outside of themselves.
Often high in sensation seeking, have a defensive pessimistic view of the world.
Often perfectionists which can cause overtraining and burnout.
Mood disturbances / depression, more on the negative end of PANAS.
High levels of trait anxiety.