Injury Prevention Flashcards
intrinsic factors of injury prevention
screening
fitness and conditioning
extrinsic factors of injury prevention
environment
protective equipment
what is the purpose of screening
identify who may be at risk and establish a baseline
in screening, what is a good purpose of medical history collection
create personal information cards
what is training age
years of experience in physical conditioning and training
plyometrics and resistance training
what is sexual maturity
wide variance in physical development throughout adolescence
what is an integral physical development component for injury reduction
plyometric ability
what two tests are mentioned for injury risk physical evaluation
functional movement screen
the Y balance test
what can help prevent heat stress
more breaks and water
chance of heat stress higher with…
high humidity, equipment, certain clothing
if we are not drinking water, we lose ___ L of water for up to ___ hours
lose 1 L of water for up to 2 hours
what % of humidity IMPAIRES evaporation
65%
what % of humidity STOPS evaporation
75%
recommended fluid consumption interval for preventing heat illness
20 oz 2-3 hours prior to activity, and an additional 10 oz 10-20 minutes before exercise
mild dehydration occurs when what % of body weight is lost in fluid
2%
when engaged in minimal activity, how much water is needed daily
2.5L
what is the most effective method of avoiding heat stress
acclimatization
about how long does acclimatization take
7 days
what can be done to help athletes gradually acclimate
equipment restrictions
what cause heat cramps
excessive water loss and electrolyte imbalance
where do heat cramps typically occur
calf and abdominal area
what causes heat syncope (collapse)
peripheral vasodilation or pooling of blood in extremities resulting in dizziness and fainting
T or F
when recovering from heat syncope (collapse) you should chug fluids to recover as fast as possible
F
you should drink gradually and elevate extremities
exertional heat exhaustion involve a core temp. of
<105 degrees
exertional heat stroke involves a core temp. of
> 105 degrees
what is the heat injury related with cross-fit
acute exertional rhabdomyolysis
what is acute exertional rhabdomyolysis
sudden catabolic destruction or degeneration of skeletal muscle
someone with sickle-cell trait should watch out for …
acute exertional rhabdomyolysis
how much heat is lost through radiation at the head and neck
50%
how much heat is lost through radiation
65%
how much heat is lost through evaporation
20%
at what cold temperatures is death imminent
77-85F or 25-29C
what is the second cause of death by weather phenomena
lightning
what should you do if your are outdoor and your hair stands up
get down to the ground, but not flat as that increases surface area
the method to estimate distance of a storm
from the time the lightning is sighted to the clap of thunder count, divide by 5 to calculate the miles away
count of 30 indicates inherent danger
count of 15 everyone should leave the field
what 3 things are important to injury prevention and equipment
selection
fitting
maintenance
what is an important quality of the football helmet
padding inflates to fit the player’s head shape
what should be the priority when buying a hockey helmet
the fit
T of F
mouth guards should extend back as far as last molar
T
T or F
It is ok for mouthguards to impede speech
F
should fit comfortably and not impede speech or breathing
shoulder cups must cover what?
the deltoid
neck opening of shoulder pads must alow athlete to…
raise arms over head without pads sliding forward and back
what equipment can be used for groin injuries
core shorts
what can socks protect from
lacerations and blisters
what is a cost effective piece of ankle equipment
braces
what types of people wear neoprene
people who have sustained collateral ligament injuries, patellofemoral conditions, or chronic knee injuries.
components of a wellness screening
diet
exercise and weight control
lifestyle habits that pose threat to wellness (smoking, alcohol etc.)
sleep habits
what are the 3 areas of concern in regard to environmental conditions
hyperthermia
hypothermia
lightning storms
to prevent heat illness, what 3 environmental things should you monitor
sunshine, heat and humidity
treatment for heat exhaustion
remove excess clothing
fluid ingestion
place in cool environment
a drop in core temperature stimulates what
shivering
a football helmet should cover what part of the spine
C1 and C2
what parts of the trunk and thorax must be protected
bony protuberances
shoulders
ribs
spine
in what way are knee braces often worn
prophylactically
