Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation

Question 1

acute injuries

Answer 1

simple fractures-break bones
compound fractures—break the skin
chronic- stress, overtraining
dislocation- at joints, on impact

Question 2

strain

Answer 2

pulls and tears, muscle damage

Question 3

sprain

Answer 3

twisting, ligament damage

Question 4

why do chronic injuries occur?

Answer 4

continuous exercise with poor technique

Question 5

chronic injuries

Answer 5

Achilles tendonitis, stress fracture, tennis elbow

Question 6

injury prevention methods

Answer 6

-screening
protective equipment
-warm up
-flexibility training
-Taping and bracing

Question 7

hyperbaric chambers

Answer 7

high pressure, high oxygen, and high levels of haemoglobin, so more oxygen is delivered to muscles

Question 8

cryotherapy

Answer 8

cooling treatment, decreased bleeding and swelling, a short duration of only 3 minutes, high production of endorphins (which act as painkillers), and increased circulation of mineral-rich blood.

Question 9

why is sleep useful?

Answer 9

increased adaptation
increased energy
8 hours

Question 10

why are nutrients useful?

Answer 10

protein supplements, carbo loading, vitamin c
minerals/water= electrolytes