Injury Prevention

Question 1

5 types of injury prevention

Answer 1

1. SCREENING
2. Taping + bracing
3. Warm up
4. Flexibility training
5. Protective equipment

Question 2

What do screenings do

Answer 2

Identify risks in a performer eg;
-strength of muscles
-muscle imbalances
-flexibility
-cardiac functioning
If potential weaknesses are found training programmes can be implemented to reduce this risk
-strength and conditioning

Question 3

Disadvantage of screening

Answer 3

May leed to anxiety if a performer finds out the are susceptible to injury

Question 4

Physiological effects of a warm up (injury related)

Answer 4

• increased flexibility
• increased muscle temperature
• increased muscle elasticity so reduced chance of injury

Question 5

What is taping

Answer 5

Involves taping a weak joint to add support and stability

Question 6

What is bracing

Answer 6

More substantial form of taping involving a hinged brace usually on the knee or ankle

Question 7

Extra factors to consider to prevent injury

Answer 7

Diet / fluid intake
Strength and conditioning
Correct application of SPORR
Train:rest ratio
Ice baths
Cryotherapy
Sports massage
Hyperbaric chamber

Question 8

Types of stretching

Answer 8

Static - hold for 30 secs
Ballistic - mimics sporting movement