Injury Prevention Flashcards
1
Q
Screening
A
Test or questions to identify any problems. Can identify musculoskeletal injuries prior to performance.
2
Q
Protective equipment
A
Creates a protective barrier between the performer and the object
3
Q
Warm up 3 phases
A
1) general pulse raiser
2) Stretching
3) Sports specific
4
Q
4 types of stretching
A
Ballistic
Active
Passive
Static
5
Q
Ballistic stretching
A
Uses swinging and bpouncing movements
6
Q
Active
A
When a stretched position is held by the contraction of an agonist muscle
7
Q
Passive
A
Use of an external force to help the stretched position
8
Q
Static
A
When a muscle is held in a stationary position for 10 or more seconds
9
Q
Taping and bracing
A
Weak joints can be supported and made more stable stopping further injury
