Injury and Rehab

Question 1

Pneumonic for planning a rehab program?

Answer 1

FITT
Frequency
Intensity
Timing
Type

Question 2

When does tissue adaption occur?

Answer 2

During rest, tissue adaption occurs. If frequency of training is too much, tissues can’t adapt

Question 3

What “types” of exercise are there?

Answer 3

Strength training
Aerobic
Stretching
Plyometric

Question 4

What are the 7 “S” fitness components of a rehab program?

Answer 4

Health related:
Stamina
Suppleness
Strength

Task:
Spirit
Skill
Speed
Specificity

Question 5

In strength rehab, what is concentric, eccentric, and isometric?

Answer 5

Concentric - force generating, accelerating
Eccentric - accept force, decelerating
Isometric - holds a joint, often co-contraction

Question 6

What are the 3 spirit (psychological) stages of response to injury?

Answer 6

Injury focused - questions injury, understanding
Behavioural changes - agitated, self-pity
Acceptance - +ve, focused on rehab and return to activity

Question 7

Difference between speed and power?

Answer 7

Speed - how quickly we can preform an action

Power - how quickly we can move a resistance

Question 8

What 3 screening and testing methods are used commonly?

Answer 8

Gray Cook
Matrix
A&C

Question 9

What do screening tests involve?

Answer 9

Flexibility tests, strength tests and proprioception

Question 10

What does Gray Cook screening assess?

Answer 10

Inability and dysfunction

Question 11

What does Matrix screening assess?

Answer 11

Movement control, stabilisers and specific flexibility